### Unit 5 - Discussion Board (SCIE 110-24038-08)
#### Assignment Details

Due Date: August 6

Instructions:
- In your own words, answer this unit's discussion questions in a main post (minimum 200 words).
- Respond to at least two peers' postings (minimum 75 words each).

Discussion Questions:

1. Earth has warmed and cooled time and again as the planet received more or less sunlight, as the atmosphere or surface changed, or as the Sun's energy varied. But in the past century, another force has started to influence Earth's climate: humanity. (Riebeek, 2010)

- Review the National Climate Assessment and The Effects of Climate Change resources.

- Describe an example of the effect of climate change where you live (for example, rising sea levels, erosion, species decline, severe weather events, and so forth).

- Discuss one approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which are the major driver of climate change.

Responses:
- In your responses to at least two classmates, consider comparing your observations on local effects of climate change with those of your classmates.
- Describe how your observations may differ depending on location or how a particular approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions may be more difficult to implement than another.

Resources:
- For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, web resources, and all course materials.