Module 3: Climate Change

Climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth. These changes are having profound effects on the natural environment, human health, economies, and global security. In this module, you will develop understanding of climate change and how it is crucial to develop policies and strategies to mitigate its adverse effects and to adapt to the new challenges it presents.

Image: Flooding in Norristown PA from remains of Hurricane Ida. Source: "Ida_Flooding_Norristown (7)" by Michael Stokes licensed CC BY 2.0 

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

To achieve these objectives:

1. Read the Module Three Introduction
2. Read Chapter Three in Flood Mitigation
3. Complete the Module Three Discussion Board
4. Complete the Module Three Assignment

Note the check boxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual.

**This module could contain a midpoint check for the final project. This may include a proposal, a building block to the project, or a portion of the project.

Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.