Find one statement that you find alarming and copy it into the Discussion board (make sure to put “quotations” around it

About This Discussion

The goal of the discussion board is to share what you have learned from your direct viewing of the IPCC Special Report resources provided below as well as to read what others have learned. Reading others’ responses will help you to learn even more from the report.

Instructions

1. Find one statement that you find alarming and copy it into the Discussion board (make sure to put “quotations” around it, followed by – IPCC 2018 Special Report). (3 pts).
2. Explain why you found this statement so striking – this could include a link to a News article showing the current impacts that we are already seeing (100 words minimum, 3 pts).
3. Get involved and provide substantive responses that add to the discussion to at least two other posts! (2 pts each; 50-100 words minimum each)Here are some ideas for responses: Do you share your peer’s reaction to what they saw in the report or other report resources provided for this discussion? What is your background experience related to your peer’s post? Do you have other resources about that topic that you can share in your reply?

Tip: Keep a copy of the statement you or others chose on hand together with the IPCC Special Report links for future reference and to share with friends, family, and even strangers when you get into discussions about the Climate Crisis!