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Environmental studies

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The Extractive Economy: From Extraction to Sustainability

Delves into the historical growth of population and economic activities through increased extraction of resources, discussing the transition to a sustainable economy and the possibility of economic growth.

Urban Environment: Sustainability and Challenges MOOC: African Cities III, urban planning and management

Stresses the critical importance of integrating environmental considerations in urban planning and development.

Recycling and Sustainable Development: Challenges and Solutions

Examines the role of recycling in sustainable development, addressing its limitations and the importance of a circular economy.

Impact Categories Contributing to Resource Depletion

Covers impact categories contributing to resource depletion and the consequences of resource extraction on future users.

Biodiversity and Climate: Understanding Planetary Boundaries Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Addresses the urgent relationship between biodiversity loss and climate change, emphasizing the need for systemic transformation to protect ecosystems.

Planetary Boundaries: Assessing Environmental Limits Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the planetary boundaries framework, emphasizing its importance for sustainability and the risks of exceeding environmental limits.

Intergenerational Responsibility Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores intergenerational responsibility, emphasizing the impact of current actions on future generations and the evaluation of a country's wealth in terms of different types of capital.

Sustainable Development: Limits to Growth and Human Well-Being Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Addresses sustainable development, focusing on limits to growth and their impact on human well-being.

Energy Governance: Markets and Human Needs Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Examines the limitations of markets in energy governance and advocates for a hybrid approach to ensure sustainability and equity in energy access.

Life Cycle Engineering: Sustainability Focus Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers Life Cycle Engineering with a sustainability focus, exploring material intensity, global resource use, and environmental impact.

Global Challenges: Sustainability and Systemic Thinking Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers global sustainability challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and systemic thinking for real-world applications.