USNA 243 - CWRU's Carbon Footprint

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Case Western Reserve University

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CWRU has conducted dozens of energy efficiency projects addressing sustainability, energy, and climate issues. All of which aims at reducing the University's environmental footprint.. A core component of CWRU's first carbon footprint inventory, is engaging in strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Using the campus as a living laboratory, participants will complete CWRU's first carbon footprint inventory, and will collectively write the University's first Climate Action Plan. Students will become familiar with general climate issues and will conduct an institutional greenhouse gas inventory using data on CWRU's energy consumption and other pertinent institutional practices. Complimenting the practical aspects of the course, we will also explore organizational and economic opportunities in sustainability, energy, policy, and processes of organizational change for sustainability. Many examples from other campuses will be used in addition to expert guest speakers. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSNA, FSCC, FSSO, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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