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Engineering & Construction
Worldwide Energy Sources
5-6hrs
beginner levelThis free online course covers the world’s main sources of energy. We examine the wide range of units of measurement used to estimate how much energy we currently consume and the often-catastrophic impact that it can have on the environment. The course compares ‘renewable’ and ‘clean’ energy to investigate the use of such technologies to protect the planet. Finally, we consider the complicating factor of poverty in the energy debate.
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Worldwide Energy Sources
This free online course explains the impact of different sources of energy on humanity and the planet we inhabit.
This free online course covers the world’s main sources of energy. We examine the wide range of units of measurement used to estimate how much energy we currently consume and the often-catastrophic impact that it can have on the environment. The course compares ‘renewable’ and ‘clean’ energy to investigate the use of such technologies to protect the planet. Finally, we consider the complicating factor of poverty in the energy debate.
Course description
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Module 16 Lessons
Energy Used and CO2 Released to The Atmosphere
In this module, you will be introduced to the different forms of energy and energy sources. This will include the wide range of energy units used in the world and an estimate of how much energy we are currently using. You will study the impact that energy usage has on the atmosphere. You will learn how to calculate a person's impact on the atmosphere according to the energy they use. Finally, you will learn about the impact energy usage has on the temperature profile of the planet.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Energy Technologies
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3.Energy Storage and Energy Use
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4.The Volume of The Troposphere
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5.CO2 Released to The Atmosphere
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6.Lesson Summary
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Module 26 Lessons
Sources of Energy
Module 36 Lessons
Access and Energy Consumption
Module 46 Lessons
Energy Use and Its Consequences for Development
Module 51 Lessons
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