Introduction
John P. Wargo, Tweedy Ordway Professor of Environment, Health, and Politics
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This seminar will examine the environmental, health, and economic effects of reliance on different forms of energy. We
will also examine laws and policies that influence energy demand and their effectiveness in managing environmental and
health damages. Topics covered will include green building and energy efficiency, development in the coastal zone,
urban sprawl and public transit, vehicle emissions, the future of nuclear, natural gas, coal, wind turbines, emissions
trading schemes, and conservation. In all cases we will consider underlying sources of problems, along with
opportunities for reducing damages.
Session 1: Energy and the Built Environment
Session 2: Nuclear Power After Fukushima
Session 3: Land Use Regulation in the Coastal Zone
Session 4: Food and Energy
Session 5: Wind Energy: Law and Politics
Session 6: Biofuels and the Enogen Corn Ethanol Debate
Session 7: Natural Gas and Safe Drinking Water
Session 8: Climate Change and Endangered Species
Session 9: Offshore Oil Extraction
Session 10: Transit, Air Quality and Health Effects
Session 11: Urban Growth and Sprawl
John Wargo
