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Assignment:
For this discussion: Global Weirding
Please answer all parts of the following questions using information gained in required readings, class materials, and outside research. You must also respond to two classmates' postings.
It is important in all work to show the connections between class readings and videos and how they relate to Active Learning Assignment (ALA) questions and class discussions.
Please Read: While I ask you to be honest in your discussions and replies, you are not required to divulge personal information or stories. Your examples can be from other classes, books, magazines, visual media, or observations.
Please begin by watching this PBS News Hour Video:
Latest climate assessment reveals how much climate change is costing Americans
Then, read or listen to the following NPR Story : Climate change affects your life in 3 big ways, a new report warns
Climate change affects your life in 3 big ways, a new report warns
Thinking critically and examining environmental issues from a sociological perspective can contribute to our understanding of these complex challenges. In the NPR article and PBS video, Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe states, "Climate change affects us all, but it doesn't affect us all equally."
Please answer the following questions:
- What are your initial thoughts on the information in the PBS News video and the NPR Story?
- What social factors contribute to the disproportionate environmental impact of some communities in the United States?
- How do we learn about current and past issues of environmental racism? Was there one listed in the course material from this week that was new to you?
- What is the role of the community in building resilience to issues of population growth, trends in urbanization, and environmental problems?
- How do issues of environmental justice look at communities influence health, education, and other life outcomes for people living there?
- How does the media contribute to public perception of climate change? What might be a better way to inform people so they can make decisions on how to respond as individuals, families, and communities?
- The NPR article above mentions the three big takeaways from the Fifth National Climate Assessment from November 2023. What are your thoughts on this substantial information?
- How can we use our voices to advocate for change?
- Final thoughts or anything else you would like to add?