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PowerPoint: Climate Change and Sustainability

Initial Publication Date: April 29, 2016

Summary

This is an introductory level presentation exploring the various definitions of the term "environmental sustainability" and the connection between climate change and human population growth and its impact on the viability of the earth's systems.

Also see teaching materials.


Learning Goals

To explore the various perspectives of the term "environmental sustainabilty".

"Environmental Sustainability" has different meanings to different people

- "Environmental Sustainability" extends beyond human existence

- Intelligence is not a good predictor of species longevity

- Longevity within species is tied to metabolic rate

- Environmental factors affect human migration, distribution, endeavors

- Structures made by humans are not sustainable

- Growth of human populations and economic systems are accelerating

Context for Use

This presentation can be used as an introduction to the topic of Climate Change or an introduction to Environmental Sustainability. It could also be used for many interdisiclinary courses to incorporate population growth, sustainability and climate change issues. It could also be used for informal education.

Description and Teaching Materials

Teaching Notes and Tips

Download the Pdf of the presentation.

Assessment

Assessment at at the discretion of the educator and how the presentation is used.

References and Resources

Produced by the faculty of University of North Carolina, see authors.

Citation

(2011). PowerPoint: Climate Change and Sustainability. Retrieved from http://www.camelclimatechange.org/view/presentation/51cbf1be7896bb431f6a69a8