Introduction to the Environment and Technology
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Additional Downloads: N/A
skill level: 1/5
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Module 1: History of Environment and Technology
Describe the impacts of technology on the environment; Identify how technology has evolved to be more eco-friendly; Describe greenwashing and recognize when it is being used.
Module 2: Energy
Identify the energy industry’s impact on the environment; Describe the different types of energy technologies and how they are used.
Module 3: Water
Identify the impacts that technology has had on water; Determine how various technologies support and damage water conservation efforts.
Module 4: Air
Identify the impacts that technology has had on air; Explore various technologies that support air pollution and purification and how they impact air quality across the globe.
Module 5: Land
Identifying the impacts that technology has on biodiversity, soil and forests; Understand the different technologies that are negatively impacting land and biodiversity; Identify technologies that are contributing to conservation efforts.
Module 6: Waste
What impact technology has on waste and how it has negatively impacted the environment; How technology has contributed to more efficient and eco-friendly alternatives.
Module 7: Climate
Describe the impacts of technology on Climate; Identify how technology has evolved to be more eco-friendly.
Module 8: UN SDG
Identify the 17 United Nations Sustainability Development Goals; Align environment innovation to the UN SDG!