ENV 3350Climate Change Solutions

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Prerequisite(s): ENV 3340 OR MTR 1600 OR MTR 3340 with a C- or above This course builds on student's prior knowledge of the science of climate change and focuses on ways that scientists, policy makers, and the general public can work to solve climate change. Students learn about current technologies that can reduce our carbon emissions including renewable energy and electric vehicles. In addition, students evaluate strategies for cooling our planet including geoengineering and carbon sequestration. Finally, students consider policy, social, and economic strategies for reducing carbon emissions.