Climate, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice Course
This course is designed for students eager to explore climate change, sustainability, and environmental justice. Through real-world case studies, you’ll spend about 10 minutes on each section, diving into key topics that shape our environment and society. Get ready to build your knowledge and discover practical solutions to today’s environmental challenges!
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Climate, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice
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Lesson 1: Climate Change Overview
This course provides a foundational understanding of climate change and its far-reaching impacts. You’ll explore both local and global effects, including extreme weather events, ecosystem shifts, and public health challenges.
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Lesson 2: Environmental and Sustainability
In this lesson, we will cover three critical topics that contribute to sustainable development: renewable energy, food and agriculture, and the circular economy.
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Lesson 3: Environmental Justice
This lesson provides a foundational understanding of environmental racism and its impact on marginalized communities.
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Meet Our Team
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Meet Our Team ✳
Our course development team consists of current public health students from CIPHER (Columbia University) and high school environmental advocacy groups, Inspirate and Cli-Med. Together, we aim to empower high school students with deeper knowledge of climate, sustainability, and environmental justice. This course is designed for both personal learning and for sharing valuable insights with peers.
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