Course in Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
Online USA
Course
DURATION
3 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* free course
Key Summary
This free online Environmental Sustainability course will teach you about the basics of environmental sustainability. Everything we do affects our environment and the people that live in it. This online course teaches about the varieties of energy and resources found around the world, environmental impacts, transport, sustainable communities, globalization, and fair trade.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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This free online course will first discuss the importance of different types of natural resources. You will look into the problems caused by a lack of these resources and learn the impact that humans have on the planet. Then, you will learn about the different sectors of the economy, the benefits of energy efficiency and reuse, and examine the differences between recycling and composting.
Furthermore, you will learn about the impact transport has on the planet, food miles and the environmental problems caused by transporting goods over long distances. Next, you will study the sustainable methods of transport, the things that make up a sustainable community, and examples of globalization. Global trade and the problems global trade has for the developing world, such as child labour, will also be discussed.
There are now 7.5 billion people living on earth and by 2050, there will be an estimated nine billion. It is therefore important that we live in a more sustainable way so that the earth can accommodate its future generations. Upon the completion of this online course, you will be able to identify the difference between sustainable and non-sustainable materials, know the meaning of eco-footprints and carbon footprints, and understand the human impact on the environment. Enrol in this online course today to improve your knowledge of environmental sustainability.
Module 1
Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
In this module, you will learn about environmental sustainability. Learn also about energy and resources, environmental impacts, transport, sustainable communities and globalisation.
Module 2
Course assessment
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Describe some of the environmental impacts of different.
- Describe the difference between sustainable and unsustainable materials.
- Outline what is meant by an 'eco footprint' and a 'carbon footprint', and identify the ways we have an impact on the environment.
- Define the meaning of the terms 'excess consumption' and 'the three-planet lifestyle.
- Identify the basic resources used by life on earth (soil, air, water and sun) and state why they are important.
- Outline some of the problems caused by a lack of these resources.
- Identify different types of resources including minerals, vegetables, animals and energy.
- Describe the difference between the agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors of the economy and give examples.
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