INQ-251 | Energy and the Environment

Full Title: Energy and the Environment

Topic Description:

One of the pressing questions of the 21st century is how to produce enough energy to satisfy the demands of all nations without causing irreparable harm to the environment. We will examine the chemical principles behind energy production, examining both fossil fuels and renewable resources. We will also explore what impact these processes have on the environment, looking particularly at air pollution, climate change, and ocean acidification.

Counts as Global? No

Topic Approved: March 2016