Description
Global climate change threatens the extinction of mankind and the cultures, communities, and populations of the Earth. This course looks at climate change along with the rising demand for and impact of fossil fuels and the rapid increase of world population. The topics of agricultural and food policy; brownfield development; consumption and conservation; economic development; education; emergency preparedness; energy; housing and construction; management of federal lands and agencies; oceans and seas; population; smart growth; species protection; technology; transportation; and water management will be explored. This course will also look at existing and normative international, federal, state, regional and local laws; urban, regional and national planning; and legal mechanisms to respond and mitigate climate change and the significance of the United States Constitution.
Recommended:
Although Land Use Planning and Control or Environmental Law would provide a helpful background, they are not essential.
