Joint Subject |
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Faculty |
Judith Layzer |
Type |
Undergraduate |
Credit Hours |
3-0-9 |
Credit Type |
N/A |
Prerequisites |
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Specialization Area(s) |
N/A |
Description |
Introduces politics of making local, state, national and international decisions on energy and the environment. Topics include implementing energy efficiency measures, siting nuclear and alternative energy plants, promoting oil and gas development in wilderness, adapting to climate change, handling toxic waste, protecting endangered species, and conserving water. Case studies include Cape Wind, disputes over oil and gas exploration in the Arctic, the response to Hurricane Katrina, and efforts to craft and comply with the Kyoto Protocol. Limited to 35. |
Syllabus |
No syllabus available |
Subject URL |
http://stellar.mit.edu/classlink/course11.html |
Term |
Spring 10 |
Day (Time) Room |
MW (11:00-12:30) 9-450B | |
Evaluation |
No subject evaluation available |
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