AGU Courses

Past and Contemporary Climate Change: Evidence From Earth's Ice Cover

Explore Earth's climate history through ice core analysis, examining past changes and current trends to understand global warming's impact on our planet's future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Glory and Aquarius - New Climate Sentinels

New spacecraft Glory and Aquarius to study Earth's climate by measuring solar irradiance, aerosols, and ocean salinity, providing insights into complex climate processes and ocean circulation.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Black Carbon - Reducing a Major Climate-Warming Agent from the Atmosphere

Explores black carbon's impact on global warming, California's clean air progress, and innovative monitoring tools for developing countries. Highlights latest research and technological advancements in addressing this climate challenge.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Carbon Consumption and Earth's Carrying Capacity: Challenges Ahead

Exploring Earth's carrying capacity as human consumption of plant resources increases, raising concerns about biodiversity, climate vulnerability, and global resource imbalances.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Catching Lightning in the Act - New Insights from X-Ray Imaging

Groundbreaking x-ray imaging and high-speed video reveal new insights into lightning's mysterious journey from cloud to ground, advancing our understanding of this powerful natural phenomenon.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Views of Urban Heat Islands

Explore satellite data insights on urban heat islands, their variations across cities, public health impacts, and potential exacerbation of heat waves through increased air conditioning usage.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Eruptions from the Far-Side - New Global Views of the Sun

New observations reveal long-distance interactions between solar magnetic areas, showcasing the need for comprehensive solar surface monitoring to improve space weather forecasting and understand solar eruptions.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The April 2010 M7.2 Baja California Earthquake - Observations and Implications for Southern California

Explore the complex M7.2 Baja earthquake of 2010, its impacts, and implications for Southern California's seismic future through remote sensing, field observations, and new data analysis techniques.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Opportunity Rover's Journey to Endeavour Crater on Mars - Orbital Observations Reveal New Insights

Explore Mars with Opportunity rover as it heads to Endeavour Crater, guided by orbital observations revealing clay minerals and potential new discoveries in this ancient Martian landscape.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mummified Arctic Forest Reveals Ancient Climate Change Clues

Discover ancient Arctic forests preserved in ice, revealing a warmer past and offering insights into ecosystem responses to dramatic climate shifts.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Last Arctic Sea Ice Refuge - Projections and Implications

Exploring potential year-round Arctic sea ice refuges and their importance for polar ecosystems. Research on ice formation, currents, and habitat requirements for Arctic wildlife preservation.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

US Federal Civil Service Careers Workshop

Explore opportunities in US federal civil service, learn about application processes, and gain insights into diverse career paths within government agencies.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Investigations in Climate Extremes - Impacts and Relationships with Earth's Ecosystems

Explore climate extremes' impacts on ecosystems with early career scientists presenting cutting-edge research on atmospheric and environmental interactions.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Exploring Equity and Emission Impacts in GeoHealth - Award-Winning Research

Explore award-winning GeoHealth research on transportation emission control equity and global emissions data systems' impact on air quality and climate, offering insights for future strategies.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Climate Interventions and Our Oceans - Ask Us Anything

Experts discuss ocean-based climate interventions, including carbon dioxide removal strategies, exploring potential benefits, risks, and regulatory considerations for future oceanic impacts.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video