Intersections

Intersections

Our energy system has wide impacts on the other systems of our planet.

• Climate

• Water

• Agriculture

• Human Health

Questions

• How does our energy system impact other human and ecological systems?

• Can changes to our energy system improve these systems?

Learning Objectives

• Recognize and anticipate plausible effects of energy decisions on the

  climate, ecosystems, agriculture systems, and human health.

• Provide estimates of these impacts with incomplete knowledge.

Readings

• HK-09 Global Warming and Thermal Pollution

• EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study

• Mackay-13 Food and Farming

• NC-10 Food for Life