PrintThe purpose of this lesson is for you to review key concepts from Lesson 4 (Energy In-Depth) in EM SC 240N. I strongly encourage you to at least browse through Lesson 4 of EM SC 240N, though that is not required.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- analyze global and regional carbon emissions trends;
- describe the sustainability benefits and drawbacks of various energy sources, including coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind, and hydroelectricity;
- explain the economic considerations of various energy sources using levelized cost of energy;
- identify reasonable estimates of remaining supplies of a variety of energy sources; and
- apply the precautionary principle to energy use.
Lesson Roadmap
| To Read | Lesson 4 Online Content | You're here! |
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Questions?
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