Paul Andersen explains how biodiversity measures the variety of genes, species, and ecosystems on the planet. Biodiversity provides resources and ecosystem services for humans on the planet. He also explains how biodiversity is decreasing on the planet due to habitat destruction, invasive species, climate change, over harvesting, and pollution.

In the face of a changing climate, the Tribe is building capacity—and climate resilience—through forestry management, habitat protection, and an innovative approach to healthy eating.

Several times per year, seawater floods some of the streets in Charleston, South Carolina. Taking steps to deal with this "nuisance" flooding can help the city prepare for sea level rise.

Paul Andersen explains how mining is used to extract valuable minerals from the Earth's crust. Surface and subsurface mining are used to extract ore which is then processed. A discussion of ecosystem impacts and legislation is also included.

This online video briefly shows glacial loss in North and South America between 2003 and 2010. The resource, "NASA Goodbye Glaciers" included in "Lesson 3 Black Ice" is a part of "Unit 03 Challenges to Safe Operating Space" included in Energy & Sustainability ES - Course 2.

Paul Andersen explains how the Earth's climate will natural change due to interactions between the Sun and Earth, volcanism, and plate tectonics. Species may go extinct leading to adaptive radiation or may move to a suitable climate. Primary and secondary succession are also discussed.

Paul Andersen explains how nuclear energy is released during fission of radioactive uranium. Light water reactors, nuclear waste, and nuclear accidents are also discussed along with the future of nuclear energy.

This is a survey course in which we will discuss the science behind historical and current environmental issues. We will discuss the major threats to biodiversity and ecosystem function. We will study how human activities have affected the limited resources of our planet. We will learn how air, water and soil degradation have affected human health. Lastly, we will explore the emerging field of sustainability, what it means, and how it is being applied in today?s world.

EMSC 302 provides an orientation of the Energy and Sustainability Policy (ESP) degree program, preparing students for further study in the five program learning outcome areas: energy industry knowledge, global perspective, analytical skills, communication skills, and sustainability ethics. It also provides an introduction to the basic skills necessary to be successful in higher-ed online learning, including communication and library skills.

This online article discusses supply and demand issues surrounding plastics recycling, specifically plastic water bottles. The resource, "Plastic Bottles Pile Up As Mountains of Waste Article-Student Handout" included in "Lesson 5 Non-Municipal Water" is a part of "Unit 07 Water on a Global Scale" included in Energy & Sustainability ES - Course 4.

In this course we will explore topics from disciplines within the solid Earth sciences. In each lesson, we'll also touch on some ways the topic links to other scientific disciplines. Each unit is designed to present both the cutting-edge science as well as the background a secondary-school student (or her teacher) would need to place the research in context. Gaining an appreciation of how scientists choose the subjects they study is as fundamental to Earth science as the discovery of the facts themselves. You will learn appropriate state-of-the-art scientific content relevant to each topic by performing basic data analysis using publicly available data so that you will be able to use the data and lessons in any courses you teach.

Paul Andersen explains how population ecology studies the density, distribution, size, sex ration, and age structure of populations. Intrinsic growth rate and exponential growth calculations are included along with a discussion of logistic growth.

This Smithsonian webpage contains links and documents necessary for the "Prehistoric Climate Change and Why it Matters Today" set of activities. The resource, "Prehistoric Climate Change and Why it Matters Today" included in "Lesson 4 Energy Budget and Climate" is a part of "Unit 06 Energy Budget, Climate and Energy Resources" included in Energy & Sustainability ES - Course 2.

Changing conditions spur a utility in Washington, D.C., to consider and address its future climate vulnerabilitie

A framework of public hygiene and epidemiology is given. Human pathology related to water and sanitation is dealt with, as well as the relation between health and society and environment.

This textbook is intended to support courses that bridge the divide between mathematics typically encountered in U.S. high school curricula and the practical problems that natural resource students might engage with in their disciplinary coursework and professional internships.

This 6-minute video and accompanying article explores the effects of rainwater on water quality in Ellerbe Creek and the potential effects of rain gardens in mitigating pollution. The resource, "Rain Catchers" included in "Lesson 7 Rainwater Harvesting and Cisterns" is a part of "Unit 08 Storm Water Management Capstone" included in Energy & Sustainability ES - Course 2.

Paul Andersen discusses the technology, advantages and disadvantages of six sources of renewable energy; biomass, hydroelectric, solar, geothermal wind, and hydrogen. He also explains how changes in the storage and flow of energy in our power grid must be improved.

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality commissioned NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to prepare this technical report in support of the Agency’s hydrogen and fuel cell program. The resource, "Safety and Security Analysis- Investigative Report by NASA" included in "Lesson 3 Renewable Fuels Policy" is a part of "Unit 04 Fuel Resources" included in Energy & Sustainability ES - Course 4

This course deals with the basic principles and design aspects of sanitary engineering infrastructure. This comprises: drinking water supply and treatment, sewerage and wastewater treatment. Study goals: Insight in technological aspects of the urban water infrastructure