Environmental Science & Policy 323 - CLIMATE AND ENERGY POLICY

This course examines climate change and energy policy from several perspectives including scientific, economic, equity, political and practical considerations. We examine sources and trends of greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts and then focus on a specific sector (e.g., electric power) to consider existing policies, market structures and the spectrum of approaches to reduce emissions. Students work in small groups on projects in an active policy area and prepare a briefing and paper. Prerequisite: ENV 101, 201/202 or permission of the instructor. (E)