Energy Systems Climate Change
Envisioning Future Energy Systems in a Time of Climate Change Energy is crucial to human survival and prosperity, yet the energy generation systems of the past ~150 years have created a warming climate. How might we provide more energy to more people with fewer negative impacts on Earth’s environment and its inhabitants? In this seminar, we will compare different primary energy sources such as fossil fuels, solar, nuclear, and wind in order to assess various pathways to a decarbonized future. Readings will include excerpts from government reports, scientific literature, popular media, as well as guest speakers.
This was a great First Year Seminar. It was very chill and mostly consisted of short essays, with one longer essay at the end. Projects were pretty spaces out. Work outside of class was usually short articles and occasionally a 1-2 hour podcast, which we usually talked about in class. Ben is super understanding and flexible with extensions and passionate about his work.