USDA Forest Service Launches Interactive Online Learning Module, Climate Science and Modeling

Clear, engaging, and scientifically accurate climate education is the first step to incorporating climate change into natural resource management.  The Climate Change Resource Center (www.fs.fed.us/ccrc/) has released a new interactive online education module on basic climate change science and climate modeling.
The module, “Climate Change Science and Modeling: What You Need to Know”, gives a brief overview of the climate system, greenhouse gases, climate models, current climate impacts, and future climate projections.  Interactive features allow users to control their learning experience, with opportunities to explore outside links, and learn definitions and relevant facts.  The module is designed to provide flexibility for busy professionals and others who wish to understand the fundamentals of climate science; it can be completed in about 20 minutes and can be done in multiple sessions on the same device.  The main material is followed by an activity that is specific to user’s geographical region, and completing the activity will generate a personalized certificate.  The module is available at www.fs.fed.us/ccrc/climate-basics/education.shtml.