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Introduction to Environmental Policy and Planning
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This course focuses on national environmental and energy policy-making; environmental ethics; the techniques of environmental analysis; and strategies for collaborative environmental decision-making. The primary objective of the course is to help students formulate a personal theory of environmental planning practice. The course is taught comparatively, with constant references to examples from around the world. It is required of all graduate students pursuing an environmental policy and planning specialization in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT.
This course is the first subject in the Environmental Policy and Planning sequence. It reviews philosophical debates including growth vs. deep ecology, "command-and-control" vs. market-oriented approaches to regulation, and the importance of expertise vs. indigenous knowledge. Emphasis is placed on environmental planning techniques and strategies. Related topics include the management of sustainability, the politics of ecosystem management, environmental governance and the changing role of civil society, ecological economics, integrated assessment (combining environmental impact assessment (EIA) and risk assessment), joint fact finding in science-intensive policy disputes, environmental justice in poor communities of color, and environmental dispute resolution. Environmental Problem-Solving (Susskind et al., 2017, Anthem Press), a video-enhanced eBook, provides students with full access to all the assigned readings, faculty commentary on the readings, and examples of the best student performance on course assignments in previous years.

Subject:
Career and Technical Education
Environmental Studies
Political Science
Social Science
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
MIT
Provider Set:
MIT OpenCourseWare
Author:
Susskind, Lawrence
Date Added:
09/01/2016
Environmental Justice, Fall 2004
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Examines theories and practice of environmental justice, concerns about race, poverty, and the environment in both domestic and international contexts, exploring and critically analyzing philosophies, frameworks, and strategies underlying environmental justice movements. Examines case studies of environmental injustices, including: distribution of environmental quality and health, unequal enforcement of regulations, unequal access to resources to respond to environmental problems, and the broader political economy of decision-making around environmental issues. Explores how environmental justice movements relate to broader sustainable development goals and strategies. This class explores the foundations of the environmental justice movement, current and emerging issues, and the application of environmental justice analysis to environmental policy and planning. It examines claims made by diverse groups along with the policy and civil society responses that address perceived inequity and injustice. While focused mainly on the United States, international issues and perspectives are also considered.

Subject:
Anthropology
Biology
Ecology
Life Science
Social Science
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
MIT
Provider Set:
MIT OpenCourseWare
Author:
Carmin, JoAnn
Date Added:
01/01/2004
Environmental Conflict
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This course explores the complex interrelationships among humans and natural environments, focusing on non-western parts of the world in addition to Europe and the United States. It uses environmental conflict to draw attention to competing understandings and uses of "natureâ€ as well as the local, national and transnational power relationships in which environmental interactions are embedded. In addition to utilizing a range of theoretical perspectives, this subject draws upon a series of ethnographic case studies of environmental conflicts in various parts of the world.

Subject:
Applied Science
Engineering
Environmental Science
Political Science
Social Science
Material Type:
Full Course
Author:
Christine Walley
Date Added:
01/01/2005
Environmental Geology Laboratory
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Lab instructions for Environmental Geology students

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Subject:
Applied Science
Career and Technical Education
Engineering
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Geology
Physical Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Date Added:
01/26/2024
Perspectives on Ocean Science: The Environmental Costs of Fishing
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Join Paul Dayton, co-author of the recent Pew Oceans Commission report on Ecological Effects of Fishing, for an eye opening view of the profound consequences fishing can have on marine ecosystems and the types of protection and restoration needed to improve these critically stressed environments. (48 minutes)

Subject:
History
Oceanography
Physical Science
U.S. History
Material Type:
Lecture
Provider:
UCTV Teacher's Pet
Date Added:
10/09/2007
Environmental Toxicology
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This open online textbook on Environmental Toxicology aims at covering the field in its full width, including aspects of environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, toxicology and risk assessment. With that, it will contribute to improving the quality, continuity and transparency of the education in environmental toxicology. We also want to make sure that fundamental insights on fate and effects of chemicals gained in the past are combined with recent approaches of effect assessment and molecular analysis of mechanisms causing toxicity.

Subject:
Applied Science
Environmental Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Author:
Kees van Gestel
Date Added:
11/18/2021
Environmental Injustice: Evaluating the Evidence
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This assignment teaches students how to evaluate arguments concerning the maldistribution of environmental hazards, based on complex quantitative data.

Subject:
Applied Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
Geoscience
Life Science
Physical Science
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Activity/Lab
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Provider:
Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:
Quantitative Writing (SERC)
Author:
Kimberly Smith
Date Added:
08/28/2012
Environmental Biology
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This college-level open textbook covers the most salient environmental issues from a biological perspective. Environmental Biology is a free open textbook that enables students to develop a nuanced understanding of today’s most pressing environmental issues. This text helps students grasp the scientific foundation of environmental topics so they can better understand the world around them and their impact upon it. This book is a collaboration between various authors and organizations that are committed to providing students with high quality and affordable textbooks.

Subject:
Applied Science
Career and Technical Education
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Indiana University
Author:
Matthew R. Fisher
Date Added:
01/04/2022
Environmental Studies
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Students cooperatively conduct original research in Marine Geology utilizing marine practices on Lake Champlain, NY - Vermont. The lab section of the course is used to develop and implement a research project. The students are given a research question to solve. To proceed, they must first review all available literature and then design a research program. They then implement that program using marine and laboratory equipment that is available to them and report on their outcomes after a semester-long investigation.

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Subject:
Biology
Career and Technical Education
Environmental Studies
Life Science
Oceanography
Physical Science
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:
Teach the Earth
Date Added:
09/22/2022
Environmental Stewardsp
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This online article, from the museum's Musings newsletter for educators, provides an introduction to environmental stewardship. It discusses Earth's rarity as a planet that supports life and the mounting evidence that indicates human activity is, indeed, altering global climate.

Subject:
Ecology
Forestry and Agriculture
Geoscience
Life Science
Physical Science
Material Type:
Data Set
Provider:
American Museum of Natural History
Provider Set:
American Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
10/15/2014
Environmental Interactions
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In this activity, students create a "web" to identify and demonstrate the interactions among the living and non-living parts of an environment. This information allows students to better understand what an environment is and to also consider how engineers use teamwork to solve problems.

Subject:
Applied Science
Engineering
Environmental Science
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Provider:
TeachEngineering
Provider Set:
TeachEngineering
Author:
Amy Kolenbrander
Janet Yowell
Jessica Todd
Malinda Schaefer Zarske
Date Added:
10/14/2015
HS+ Contemporary World Problems, Environmental Science & English (2020)
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This theme-based English course integrates reading, writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills around assignments and activities focusing on Environmental Science and Contemporary World Problems. This course meets the statutory requirement for lab science in Washington State. This competency-based class allows students to work at their own pace, exit at a level appropriate to demonstrated skills and knowledge, and earn possible high school completion English, Lab Science, Contemporary World Problems and/or elective credits.

Subject:
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
World History
Material Type:
Full Course
Author:
SBCTC Admin
Date Added:
10/30/2020
ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCE
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This simple article will provide the students an opportunity to think as 21st century learner. Hope someone will make use of this article for educational purposes

Subject:
Environmental Science
Material Type:
Reading
Author:
Srima Wijesinghe
Date Added:
08/11/2021
Environmental ScienceBites Volume 2
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The second volume of the Environmental ScienceBites book was authored by 30 unique undergraduate students enrolled in the course Introduction to Environmental Science at The Ohio State University. The book highlights both articles and posters describing critical environmental issues important to the first-time authors.

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The second volume of the Environmental ScienceBites book was authored by 30 unique undergraduate students enrolled in the course Introduction to Environmental Science at The Ohio State University. Chapters explore 1) invasive species, 2) human-wildlife conflict, 3) pollution, 4) climate change, and 5) sustainability. The second volume highlights both articles and posters describing critical environmental issues important to the first-time authors. We hope that the text channels the students’ enthusiasm for solving environmental challenges and is an inspiration for resource conservation and sustainable solutions.

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Subject:
Applied Science
Environmental Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Ohio State University
Author:
Brian H. Lower
Ella M. Weaver
Kylienne A. Shaul
Travis R. Shaul
Date Added:
01/14/2019
Introduction to Environmental History
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Focusing primarily on the period since 1500, explores the influence of climate, topography, plants, animals, and microorganisms on human history and the reciprocal influence of people on the environment. Topics include the European encounter with the Americas, the impact of modern technology, and the historical roots of the current environmental crisis.

Subject:
Applied Science
Arts and Humanities
Atmospheric Science
Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science
History
Life Science
Physical Science
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
MIT
Provider Set:
MIT OpenCourseWare
Author:
Ritvo, Harriet
Date Added:
02/01/2011
Environmental Policy and Economics
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This course explores the proper role of government in the regulation of the environment. It will help students develop the tools to estimate the costs and benefits of environmental regulations. These tools will be used to evaluate a series of current policy questions, including: Should air and water pollution regulations be tightened or loosened? What are the costs of climate change in the U.S. and abroad? Is there a "Race to the Bottom" in environmental regulation? What is "sustainable development"? How do environmental problems differ in developing countries? Are we running out of oil and other natural resources? Should we be more energy efficient? To gain real world experience, the course is scheduled to include a visit to the MIT cogeneration plant. We will also do an in-class simulation of an air pollution emissions market.

Subject:
Atmospheric Science
Career and Technical Education
Economics
Environmental Studies
Physical Science
Political Science
Social Science
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
MIT
Provider Set:
MIT OpenCourseWare
Author:
Allcott, Hunt
Date Added:
02/01/2011
Persuasive Essay: Environmental Issues
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How can we convince others to agree with us on important issues? In this lesson, students explore relevant environmental issues and gather information to write persuasive essays.

Subject:
Applied Science
Arts and Humanities
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Reading Informational Text
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Lesson Plan
Provider:
ReadWriteThink
Provider Set:
ReadWriteThink
Date Added:
10/08/2013
Environmental Justice 101
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We will:Create a model (s)Demonstrate principles ( prevention, precautionary, polluter-pays, intergration, etc )Be apart of simulations ( http://www.edinformatics.com/il/il_earth.htm )Watch Videos/Listen to Audio (https://www.eh-resources.org/podcast/ )Create Mindmaps to help organize & remember information (https://coggle.it)Environmental JusticeWords To Know environment: everything in natureliving or nonliving-including plants, animals, rocks, and water.environmentalist: someone who works to preserve the environment.

Subject:
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Law
World Cultures
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Author:
Amber Brown
Date Added:
01/16/2018
Environmental Biology
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This college-level open textbook covers the most salient environmental issues from a biological perspective.

Subject:
Biology
Life Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
eCampusOntario
Author:
Matthew R. Fisher
Date Added:
03/09/2020