Geographi
cal
Debates:
Climate
Change
,
, Contents
1. How and Why has climate changed in the Geological past?..............................................................................4
A. The Earth’s climate is dynamic.......................................................................................................................4
2. How and Why has the Era of Industrialisation affect Global Climate?...............................................................9
A. Humans have influenced the climate system, leading to a new epoch, the Anthropocene...........................9
3. Why is there a Debate over Climate Change?..................................................................................................12
A. Debates of Climate Change are shaped by a variety of agendas..................................................................12
4. In what ways can Humans respond to Climate Change?..................................................................................16
A. An effective Human Response relies on knowing what the future will hold................................................17
B. The impacts of climate change are Global and Dynamic..............................................................................18
C. Mitigation and Adaptation are Complementary strategies for reducing and managing the risks of Climate
Change.............................................................................................................................................................20
5. Can an International Response to Climate Change ever work?........................................................................24
A. Effective implementation depends on Policies and Co-operation at all scales.............................................24
Personalised Learning Checklist...........................................................................................................................27
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cal
Debates:
Climate
Change
,
, Contents
1. How and Why has climate changed in the Geological past?..............................................................................4
A. The Earth’s climate is dynamic.......................................................................................................................4
2. How and Why has the Era of Industrialisation affect Global Climate?...............................................................9
A. Humans have influenced the climate system, leading to a new epoch, the Anthropocene...........................9
3. Why is there a Debate over Climate Change?..................................................................................................12
A. Debates of Climate Change are shaped by a variety of agendas..................................................................12
4. In what ways can Humans respond to Climate Change?..................................................................................16
A. An effective Human Response relies on knowing what the future will hold................................................17
B. The impacts of climate change are Global and Dynamic..............................................................................18
C. Mitigation and Adaptation are Complementary strategies for reducing and managing the risks of Climate
Change.............................................................................................................................................................20
5. Can an International Response to Climate Change ever work?........................................................................24
A. Effective implementation depends on Policies and Co-operation at all scales.............................................24
Personalised Learning Checklist...........................................................................................................................27
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