Introduction to the Environment and Technology

Let’s Get Started

Set the context for the course and learning that will happen…

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!