Section 1.1 Objectives
By the end of this module students will be able to:
- Describe the scale of global greenhouse gas emissions.
- Compare the quantity of emissions between individuals, corporations, and nation states.
- Model the greenhouse effect with varying levels of greenhouse gases.
- Create data visualizations of both quantitative and qualitative data related to greenhouse gas emissions.
- Extrapolate potential future values of greenhouse gas emissions using regression.
- Evaluate strategies for reducing emissions using quantitative tools.
- Discuss the consequences of failing to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
- Propose actions to mitigate emissions in your personal life, institution, and nation