Week 5: Social Ecological Systems Pt. 2 - Post 3

Social Ecological Systems Pt. 2 - My Thoughts

This weeks learning was one of my favorites so far. The class I am taking is very theoretical, but this week I got to learn about more real world examples of climate science. I love that this course takes my climate science knowledge and expands it to a new and broader understanding of human interactions and the environment. I learned more about sea ice extend melting and carbon sinks. I also saw a lot of really great images I can use to create understanding in my presentation. I think the information from this course will make for a very comprehensive and interesting presentation, as it is focused more on the human basis of climate science. Still not enjoying writing post two in third person, but I am dealing. 
My questions this week are limited due to Rockstrom's heavy use of science as evidence. But, I am still interested in knowing more about the Eemian warm interglacial period. Scientists used to predict that the Greenland Ice sheet would melt entirely and contribute the most to sea level rise, but during the Eemian period the Greenland ice did not totally melt. That mean that the sea level rise came from somewhere else. The only possible explanation would be Antarctica, which would mean that we really need to be studying that ice and not Greenland. Eemian and how it relates to today is just fascinating, and I would love to know more. 

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  1. Ms. DunleyJanuary 18, 2019 at 8:43 AM

    How could you look for answers to your additional questions?

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