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MIT Climate Primer

“Science Climate, Risk & Solutions” is an interactive online primer for the public to explore the basics of climate change.
Aaron Krol

Through 11 short digital “chapters,” this Webby Award-winning site leads readers through the history of climate science, how we know the climate is changing, what the risks are, and what we can do about it.

The MIT Climate Primer was written be celebrated climate change communicator Prof. Kerry Emanuel, and created in collaboration with MIT Open Learning to incorporate best-in-show online communication techniques for learners of all types — including graphics, quizzes, narration, videos, and additional resources — to go deeper on the topics they themselves are most curious about. It has been adopted by high schools, colleges, and educational websites around the world as a comprehensive, self-directed learning resource for developing a well-rounded understanding of climate change.

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