Sustainable Engineering Design III


Credit: 1 Hour

COURSE INTRODUCTION & OUTLINE:

• Since 1971, global energy use has increased by 70% and is expected to rise 2% per year in the next 15 years. This will increase greenhouse gases by 50% over current levels.

• The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased enormously since 1950, with the global climate changing drastically.

• Increased atmospheric nitrogen from fossil fuel combustion and farming of root crops, which release nitrogen, has intensified the occurrence of acid rain

• Natural resources (e.g. soil, forests, fish aquatic habitats) continue to decrease in quantity due to fires, pollution and human influences.

• Loss of biological diversity has resulted from human activities such as deforestation and pollution. 40% of our global economy is dependent on biologically derived products.

• Water, soil and air have been strained due to high pollution levels.


In this WEBINAR, we will discuss Sustainable Engineering Design techniques.

Course Number:  ODPNV684
Field of Study: Sustainability
Level: Basic
Presenter:
Ronald Finger
Prerequisites: 
None