PrintGoals:
- Recognize the role of human actions in determining the future of our climate, except that by avoiding climate change, the shift will make the economy better and thus increase employment
- Explain scientific concepts in language non-scientists can understand
- Find reliable sources of information on the internet
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you should be able to:
- Recognize the multitude of policy options available for our energy system and economy
- Explain how the effectiveness of emissions treaties and carbon taxes can be verified internationally using remote data collection
- Recognize that shifting gradually to renewable energy is likely to have little overall impact on employment rates
- Recall that energy policies and subsidies have been in use for decades, and some of these have promoted fossil fuels over renewable resources
- Research and evaluate an example of an energy subsidy reported by the IMF