ENVS2241 · Environmental Studies
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Most Americans from both major political parties believe in climate change, yet bipartisan climate action is fairly uncommon why? To understand how we got here, this interactive class will explore partisanship, climate policy delay, and the history of the environmental movement in the United States. Students will then apply this knowledge to analyze legislation and advocate for bipartisan climate solutions amidst a bitterly divided socio-political environment. Seminar-style policy discussions will cover topics such as renewable energy, emissions cuts, infrastructure, terrestrial and marine conservation, and other current U.S. climate policy challenges.
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4.6 / 5
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Challenge
4.0 / 5
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Attendance
4.5 / 5
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Assignments
4.7 / 5
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Weekly effort
~3
hours per week
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Spring 2025
1 section