Arctic Report Card 2015 - Climate Change Impacts and Observations
Offered By: AGU via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the latest findings from the 10th annual Arctic Report Card in this 38-minute press conference. Gain insights from an international team of over 70 scientists across 10 countries on the rapid climate changes occurring in the Arctic. Learn about observed changes in air and sea temperatures, snow cover, sea ice extent, vegetation, and the Greenland ice sheet. Discover updates on fish and walrus populations, Arctic river discharge, and community-based monitoring efforts. Hear from experts including NOAA's Chief Scientist, the U.S. Office of Naval Research's Arctic Science Advisor, a research engineer from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Biodiversity Research Program Leader from the Norwegian Polar Institute as they discuss the Arctic's role as a bellwether for global climate change.
Syllabus
Fall Meeting 2015 Press Conference: Arctic Report Card 2015
Taught by
AGU
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