Chapter 1: Climate Fundamentals

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Carbon Accounting Essentials

Chapter 1: Climate Fundamentals

Updated:

May 28, 2024

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Published:

January 14, 2025

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Module Overview

This module provides an overview meant to give you a foundational understanding of climate. It dives into the science behind climate change, greenhouse gases, and the greenhouse gas effect. We will cover how the effects of climate change are impacting people around the world and what businesses can do to reduce their emissions.

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, you're going to:

Have a high-level understanding of greenhouse gasses and the role they play in climate change
Understand how climate change is impacting people and businesses around the world
Be able to analyze the intersection and responsibility of businesses and climate change

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Introduction

Learn key terms related to climate change, including emissions, fossil fuels, wicked problems, weather, climate, and greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

Climate Change and Feedback Loops

Understand climate change, its causes, and its impacts. Explore the greenhouse gas effect, tipping points, and feedback loops that contribute to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.

Footprint and Global Impacts

Measuring and managing your ecological and carbon footprint is critical to understand and reduce your impact on the environment. Explore Persefoni's solution for carbon footprint management and the global impacts of climate change on oceans, weather, food, and health.

Fighting Climate Change

Explore strategies to fight climate change: mitigation (reducing emissions), adaptation (adjusting to a changing environment), resilience (anticipating and recovering from threats), and Science-Based Targets aligned with the Paris Agreement for emissions reduction.

Climate Change x Business

This lesson explores the intersection of climate change and business, highlighting how businesses can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing the financial risks and opportunities associated with climate change.

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