Explores energy trilemma, global markets, geopolitical impacts, investment, gas prices, climate change consequences, CO2 emissions, renewable energy potential, biomass integration, decarbonization, and energy management.
Explores the trade-offs between adaptation and mitigation in combating climate change, emphasizing the power of adaptation and the need for further research on adaptation strategies.
Introduces the Mathematics Special Course at EPFL, emphasizing its role as a bridge to Bachelor studies and the importance of mathematics in engineering.
Covers the current observations of climate change and future projections, emphasizing the role of human activities in temperature increases and the complexities of measuring climate variables.
Introduces the fundamentals of Life Cycle Assessment, covering sustainability, impact categories, and methodologies for evaluating environmental burdens.