Energy production and use drive the worlds economies and offer hope for growth and prosperity. Yet, the extraction and use of fuels and the development of energy facilities are among the greatest threats to the global environment. This course introduces students to the legal, economic, and structural issues that both shape our energy practices and provide opportunities to overcome these critical problems.
Energy Resources
Self Paced
Jul 17th 2017
Describe las formas en que la energía se produce, transforma, utiliza y almacena, identificando retos y beneficios. El recurso energético está ligado al desarrollo, bienestar, sustentabilidad e independencia de las sociedades modernas. La utilización y administración adecuada de los diferentes recursos energéticos impactará tanto en el progreso futuro propio como en el poder económico.
Self-paced
The course gives an idea about how gas markets work and explains Russia's gas strategies within economic and geopolitical contexts.
Sep 12th 2016
Après le succès de la première session du MOOC Problèmes Énergétiques Globaux, qui a réuni près de 9000 inscrits et dont le taux de réussite à l'examen final a été de 81 %, toute l'équipe pédagogique du MOOC est heureuse de vous retrouver sur la plateforme FUN pour l'ouverture d'une seconde session. Nous espérons qu'elle vous permettra, par le biais de ressources et d'activités variées, d'acquérir ou d'enrichir vos connaissances sur l'énergie
Sep 14th 2015
The course aims at providing students whose main interest is in international relations a background on energy resources, technology and economic realities.
Aug 17th 2015
Keeping the lights on, gasoline in our cars, and our homes comfortable, requires energy resources. These include coal, methane, petroleum, uranium, biomass, water, wind, geothermal, and sunlight. Knowing how we measure, acquire, and use these resources is critical information because human population and income aspirations are increasing, while access to the means of prosperity—energy dense and affordable resources—is at best uneven.
Jun 21st 2015
Learn how all energy systems depend on the finite resources of the Earth, and how this relationship can provide a unique “big picture” perspective on energy supply.
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