Environmental Perspectives Unraveling The 2020'S Impact

What you'll learn
Preliminary Research on the Pandemic's Environmental Impact
Positive and Negative Outcomes of the Covid-19 Pandemic
General Knowledge about War and Peace
The Environmental Impacts of War
Understanding Bitcoin and it's Environmental Impact
Sustainable Cryptocurrency
Requirements
no prerequisites required
Description
The Environmental Perspectives course offers a comprehensive exploration of three pivotal topics that have shaped the environmental landscape during the 2020's: The environmental impact of Covid-19, War, and Bitcoin. This thought-provoking course delves into the intricate relationships between human activities and the natural world, critically analyzing the far-reaching consequences of these major events. The course begins by examining the unprecedented global event of the Covid-19 pandemic and its surprising impacts on the environment. Throughout the course, students will explore the intricate interplay between human activities during the pandemic and their profound implications on the natural world, providing valuable insights into the complexities of environmental sustainability in a rapidly changing global landscape. By understanding these connections, students will be better equipped to make informed decisions and contribute meaningfully to creating a more resilient and ecologically balanced future.The course then shifts its focus to the environmental ramifications of war, exploring the destructive effects of armed conflicts on ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources. Lastly, the course investigates the environmental implications of the rising popularity of cryptocurrencies, with a particular emphasis on Bitcoin. Students will explore the intricate relationship between cryptocurrency mining and energy consumption, debating the challenges and opportunities in integrating blockchain technology responsibly into the global financial landscape.Environmental Perspectives is a timely and thought-provoking course that equips students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to address the complex environmental challenges of the 2020's and beyond. Through in-depth analysis and discussions, students will gain a deeper understanding of how human actions can shape the planet and how we can collectively foster a more sustainable future.
Overview
Section 1: The Environmental Impacts of Covid-19
Lecture 1 Intro to the Environmental Impacts of Covid-19
Lecture 2 What Does Covid-19 Have to Do With the Environment?
Lecture 3 Covid-19 and Climate Change
Lecture 4 The Concept of Anthropause
Lecture 5 The Data
Lecture 6 Conclusion and Activities
Section 2: Peace and Climate: The Environmental Impacts of War
Lecture 7 Introduction (Content Warning)
Lecture 8 General Threats to Peace
Lecture 9 Threats of Climate Change
Lecture 10 How do Peace and Climate Interact?
Lecture 11 Environmental Cost of War
Lecture 12 What can you do?
Section 3: Bitcoin and the Environment
Lecture 13 Introduction to Bitcoin and the Environment
Lecture 14 What is Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
Lecture 15 How does Bitcoin relate to the Environment
Lecture 16 Negative Claims
Lecture 17 Positive Aspects of Bitcoin's Energy Use
Lecture 18 The Bottom Line
Those interested in digital currency,Those interested in current events,Those interested in the environmental impacts of COVID-19,Those interested in understanding the environmental impacts of war
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