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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.

Transport Impacts on the Environment MOOC: Mobility planning

Explores the impacts of transportation on the environment and the importance of promoting active modes of transportation.

Sustainability Initiatives in EPFL Projects

Explores sustainability projects at EPFL and UNIL, covering topics like promoting cycling, reducing emissions, and sustainable food options.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies

Explores global energy issues, energy efficiency, renewable sources, and sustainable practices.

Energy Savings in Buildings MOOC: SES Swiss-Energyscope

Explores energy savings in buildings through passive measures and the Swiss energy transition, emphasizing the importance of building renovation and passive solar energy.

Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Explores energy efficiency in buildings, emphasizing the importance of reducing energy consumption while maintaining service levels.

Heat Waste Management

Explores the impact of heat waste on urban areas and proposes strategies to utilize this heat for public spaces.

Concrete and Sustainability: Challenges in Structural Engineering

Delves into challenges in structural engineering, emphasizing sustainability, concrete design, and energy efficiency.

Thermal Comfort in Building Design Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores thermal comfort principles, energy performance, and building design factors.

Climate Policy Instruments Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the revised CO₂ Law, global climate challenges, emission reduction levers, and climate policy instruments.

Indoor Climate: Fundamentals & Implications Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the basics of indoor climate, emphasizing its impact on health, productivity, and sustainability.

Climate Change: Objectives and Results Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores optimal responses to climate change, emission trends, and Switzerland's climate goals.

Climate Change: Responsibilities and Economic Opportunities Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Outlines the necessity for small countries to reduce emissions independently, highlighting economic benefits and health improvements from cleaner environments.

Decoupling of Power Sector CO2 Emissions Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores decoupling in energy supply, relative vs absolute decoupling, intensity, efficiency, CO2 emissions decomposition, and the IPAT formula.

Heat Transfer and Psychrometrics Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores Indoor Climate definitions, heat transfer basics, and the impact of indoor climate on health, energy use, and costs.

Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the role of smart cities in advancing climate neutrality and the challenges of renewable energy adoption.

Porous Materials: Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Challenges Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the use of metal-organic frameworks for sustainable environmental solutions, focusing on separations, CO2 capture, and water purification.

Building Physics: Thermal Insulation and Heat Balance Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores thermal insulation, heat balance, and energy efficiency in buildings, emphasizing strategies for reducing energy consumption and combating global warming.

Global Warming & Energy Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the impact of global warming, CO2 emissions, and the consequences of fossil fuel burning on the environment.

Thermal Bridges in Building Technology Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the physics of thermal bridges and heat transfer in building elements, emphasizing energy efficiency.