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Climate Challenge 101 Full

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This course is FREE for NHBSR members. Please contact Debbie Roy ([email protected]) for access instructions.

The Workplace Climate Challenge 101 is designed as an introduction to the topic and the impacts of extreme weather events and changes on businesses.

This 6-week training program will be delivered in weekly modules for self-paced learning. Modules will be released on Mondays at 12 PM.

The topics that we will cover in these modules are: 

  •  What is Climate Change
  •  Why Businesses Need to Address Climate Change
  •  Understanding the Problem
  •  Understanding Your Company’s Impact and Goals
  •  Climate Strategies that Work
  •  Climate Resilience and Emergency Preparedness 
  •  Your Role as an Employee 

Thank you to our Climate Challenge sponsor:

 

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Course program

Duration 3 h 3 m 27 s

videoIntroduction3 mvideoWhat is climate change?8 mvideoGlobal warming vs. climate change1 mvideoThe habitable planet4 mvideoThe greenhouse gas effect3 mvideoCauses of climate change11 mvideoWhat’s a few degrees?2 mvideoThe science and impacts of climate change19 m 32 svideoUnderstanding the problem2 svideoWhat is climate change review0 s
videoClimate change is already here2 mvideoClimate change will not just affect the weather1 mvideoMelting glaciers and arctic sea ice8 m 30 svideoExtreme weather events1 m 30 svideoCoastal flooding and erosion2 mvideoBiodiversity loss1 mvideoHuman health3 m 30 svideoEconomic costs2 mvideoAgricultural effects40 svideoWhat does it mean for New England and New Hampshire?3 m
videoThe cost of climate change1 m 30 svideoThe competitive advantage of climate action5 m 45 svideoUnderstanding emissions reduction goals4 m 30 svideoUnderstanding your company’s Impact and goals16 mvideoKey takeaways2 m 30 svideoTake action worksheet0 sFree
videoIntroduction1 mvideoGenerate renewable energy1 m 30 svideoIncrease building efficiency2 m 30 svideoAddress transportation and shipping1 m 30 svideoEnhance efficiency and reduce waste2 mvideoAddress food choices and waste1 mvideoSave water1 mvideoKey takeaways3 m 20 svideoTake action0 svideoResources and Inspiration13 m
videoWhat is climate resilience?2 m 30 svideoAssess risk exposure1 mvideoProtect physical assets1 m 30 svideoAnticipate and accommodate your employees’ needs1 mvideoPrepare for emergencies or natural disasters1 m 40 svideoKey takeaways2 mvideoResources3 m 30 svideoOne Florida community built to weather hurricanes endured Ian with barely a scratch. (NPR)3 m 43 svideoTake action1 m
videoTake individual action1 m 45 svideoHow can you act?4 mvideoKey takeaways3 mvideoResources and inspiration2 m 30 svideoSet a SMART goal and a prioritized plan0 s
videoWhat is a carbon footprint?30 svideoCalculate your carbon footprint10 mvideoWays to reduce your carbon footprint5 mvideoMyth busting5 m
Climate Challenge 101 Full

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Climate Challenge 101 Full

NHBSR

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