4. Adaptation to Climate Change (May 6, 2009)
environmental biology, science, chemistry, energy, religion, economics, maladaptation,greenhouse gas, GHG, mitigation activity, vulnerability, sensitivity, miscommunication, ecosystem, managing risk, response capacity, adjust livelihood, impact, sustaina
5. Life: Laser Inertial Fusion Energy System for Sustainable, Carbon-Free Energy Future (May 13, 200
environmental biology, science, chemistry, physics, engineering, energy, economics, greenhouse gas, GHG, mitigation, ecosystem, managing risk, sustainable development, energy, fuel, neutron, electron, magnetic inertial fusion gain, limitless fuel, carbon
6. A Strategy for Exploiting Unconventional Gas Resources (May 20, 2009)
earth science, environmental biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, math, climate change, economy, energy, technology, oil, nuclear, electricity, chemical, renewable fuel, greenhouse gas, GHG, fossil fuel, atmosphere, carbon capture, supply, natural ga
2. New Ways to Think About Regulating Greenhouse Gasses (January 14, 2009)
Science, Climate change, environmental biology, international, UN, carbon markets, emissions trading credits , economically, Kyoto treaty, developing countries, industry, technology, energy, offset, government, emissions trading system, electric, power, c
6. A Pathway for Widespread Utilization of Geothermal Energy (February 11, 2009)
science, biology, environmental studies, geothermal energy, thermodynamic research, hydrothermal vent, combustion, earth, natural heat, drilling, gas, hydrogen, nuclear power, waste, Iceland, electric, technology, capital intensive, utility, conversion,
7. Sequestering Carbon Dioxide in the Built Environment: a Revolutionary Cement Technology (February
science, biology, environmental studies, chemistry, engineering, mineral carbonation process, sequestration, calcium carbonate, reef coral atoll, limestone, photosynthesis, CO2, ocean, drastic change, coal power plant, renewable energy, electricity, China
8. Can Nuclear Energy be a Sustainable Contribution to Address Climate Change Concerns? The French E
science, biology, environmental studies, chemistry, engineering, electricity, greenhouse gas, GHG, emission, renewable, consumption of fossil fuel, pollution, oil crisis, energy independent, carbon dioxide, solution, low cost, initial capital investment,
9. Coal’s Role in the Global Energy Mix: Coal Markets with a View to 2030 (March 4, 2009)
science, biology, environmental studies, chemistry, engineering, electricity, greenhouse gas emission, GHG, fuel mix, carbon dioxide, technology, reserve, trade flow, Atlantic Pacific basin, mitigation, price, futures market, cap and trade, clean sparks,
2. Evaluation of Proposed Energy Solutions to Climate Change, Air Pollution, and Energy Security (Oc
science, energy, climate change, global warming, fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, pollution, renewable resources, carbon dioxide emissions, nuclear energy, nuclear weapons, corn ethanol, environmental economics, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IP
7. Equitable Solutions to the Carbon and Climate Problem (November 5, 2008)
science, climate change, global warming, carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases, fossil fuels, international relations, environmental economics, trees, atmospheric gases, nitrogen, biology, emissions, China, financial crisis, technology, Intergovernmental Panel
Introduction
This unit is for designers, engineers, technologists and anyone interested in designing and inventing. It is also for managers and consumers interested in innovation and technical change. The unit will show you how design and innovation can create a more sustainable future. It will also help you understand how innovation comes about and will encourage thinking about environmental and social challenges for the future.
Acknowledgements
This unit is for designers, engineers, technologists and anyone interested in designing and inventing. It is also for managers and consumers interested in innovation and technical change. The unit will show you how design and innovation can create a more sustainable future. It will also help you understand how innovation comes about and will encourage thinking about environmental and social challenges for the future.
Understanding the environment: Flows and feedback
There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society, rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact, cannot resolve the converging environmental, social and economic crises we now face. The primary aim of this unit is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldview.
Understanding the environment: Co-evolution
There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society, rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact, cannot resolve the converging environmental, social and economic crises we now face. The primary aim of this unit is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldview.
Understanding the environment: A systems approach
There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society, rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact, cannot resolve the converging environmental, social and economic crises we now face. The primary aim of this unit is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldview. Thus, the study unit promotes the shift in perception towards socio-economic
Introductory advice
Global warming: are we responsible? Is our environmental impact damaging the planet? This unit examines the use of ozone depleting technology, the impact of fossil fuel use and explores how the development of technology can influence the direction of a society. From the Industrial Revolution to the present day find out how we have changed the planet.
1.1 Environment and technology
Global warming: are we responsible? Is our environmental impact damaging the planet? This unit examines the use of ozone depleting technology, the impact of fossil fuel use and explores how the development of technology can influence the direction of a society. From the Industrial Revolution to the present day find out how we have changed the planet.
5.7 Emergency planning – the process
Life is full of risk. In this unit ‘risk’ describes the probability and consequences of harm or, at worst, disaster. Risk management involves many stakeholders and integrated management systems help to ensure that safety, quality, environmental and business risks are all managed correctly. This unit also looks at emergency preparedness, that is, the management of emergencies and disasters.
5.5 Emergency planning as an organisational management function
Life is full of risk. In this unit ‘risk’ describes the probability and consequences of harm or, at worst, disaster. Risk management involves many stakeholders and integrated management systems help to ensure that safety, quality, environmental and business risks are all managed correctly. This unit also looks at emergency preparedness, that is, the management of emergencies and disasters.
Acknowledgements
This unit focuses on the substance of environmental responsibility – what matters. The question ‘What should constitute our prime focus of attention?’ can prompt different responses. We consider two points of contrast in differing focuses on what matters:
1 a distinction between nature and the environment
2 a distinction between nature/environment and related human interactions
