Environmental Law Seminar: Energy Law, Climate Change and Good Governance

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This course considers the challenge of addressing the increase in energy demand within a carbon-constrained world. It studies the use of coal, oil, gas, nuclear, wind, solar, hydro, and biofuels. Participants will consider electricity generally, cogeneration, transmission line expansion, human exposure, and environmental factors in considering a sound energy policy that meets society's energy needs. Each participant gives a presentation and writes a legal research paper. Enrollment limited to 18 students.