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Climate change education: sustainable environments (Coursera)

In this course, we explore the components of landscapes and natural disasters. We emphasize human actions that impact the environment, both in terms of modification and preservation. Additionally, we explore concepts related to cities, megacities, and sustainable environments. The course also delves into the connection between the environment, health, [...]

Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint (Coursera)

This course explores key concepts of climate change, such as climate, terrestrial systems, and energy. Their relationships are analyzed, and a diagnosis is proposed to promote school awareness of the short-term and long-term causes and effects of climate change. Additionally, the identification of local and global actions to mitigate [...]

Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk (Coursera)

This course will teach you how to manage disaster risks in infrastructure projects. You will learn about the technical and economic feasibility of projects, as well as how to prioritize investments using quantitative indicators and their calculation. You will also learn about the concepts of efficiency and equity, and [...]

Natural Disaster Risk in Infrastructure Projects (Coursera)

In this course, you will learn about the challenges that countries in Latin America and the Caribbean face in the context of natural disasters and climate change, and their consequent impacts on infrastructure projects and socio-economic development.

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk (Coursera)

This course will teach you how to identify and analyze the risks of natural disasters in infrastructure projects. You will learn about different types of qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as the methodologies and tools used to conduct these analyses in order to apply the knowledge. You will [...]

Sports Turf Management: Best Practices (Coursera)

The Sports Turf Management: Best Practices course will cover the construction, management, and challenges in maintaining athletic fields intended for football, soccer, and baseball. You will learn the fundamental management practices for maintaining athletic fields, such as fertilization, irrigation, mowing, and pest control. An overview of athletic field construction, [...]

Climate Solutions (Coursera)

Apr 1st 2024
Climate Solutions (Coursera)
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This short course has been designed by award-winning climate change experts and passionate educators to give you an insight into the greatest challenge of our era. Through completing the course, you'll gain a deeper understanding of core climate concepts such as mitigation, adaptation, climate justice, carbon footprinting, net zero [...]

Drones for Environmental Science (Coursera)

Apr 1st 2024
Drones for Environmental Science (Coursera)
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Duke Environment+ will be hosting a virtual informational session on Drones for Environmental Science on July 25 at 7 p.m. ET. For more details and to register for the Zoom webinar, see the related FAQ at the bottom of this page. How can drones be used for good in [...]

Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition (Coursera)

This MOOC provides attendants with fundamental knowledge about the main challenges in modelling the energy transition at both global and regional levels, as well as the industrial ecology instruments to measure the associated impacts.

Energy and Environment (Coursera)

Apr 1st 2024
Energy and Environment (Coursera)
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This course deals with both renewable and non-renewable energy. By applying scientific principles and considering real-world examples, you will examine: 1. Non-renewable fossil fuels with a focus on coal, petroleum and natural gas and the benefits and consequences of using each. 2. Renewable fuels such as wind and solar [...]