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Sea Level Science and Communication in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape

AGU via YouTube

Overview

This course aims to provide an overview of the advances in sea-level science and effective communication strategies to the public. It covers topics such as the science behind sea-level change, impacts on polar ice sheets, sea level rise projections, coastal flooding frequency, and implications for policy. The course teaches skills in understanding sea level budgets, identifying tipping points, and communicating complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. The teaching method involves presentations and discussions led by experts in the field. The intended audience includes individuals interested in climate science, environmental studies, policy makers, and those looking to enhance their science communication skills.

Syllabus

Introduction
Presentation
Flooding
Greenland and Antarctica
PalSea
How sensitive are polar ice sheets
Raising sea level by 6 meters
How quickly will sea level rise
Sea level budget
Tipping points
Thwaites Glacier
Implications for Policy
The Next President
Uncertainty
Goodbye a Miami
Recent Past in Sea Level
Brief Accelerations
Recent Results
Timing
The Future is intentionally blank
Sea level rise projections
Future sea level rise
Frequency of coastal flooding
How high will it get
Sugarloaf Key
Hard Infrastructure
Emotional Response
Communicating Science
Closing

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AGU

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