Impacts of globalization will receive attention. Students will analyze current and emerging policies and programs that seek to respond to urban and industrial environmental problems. Course engages debates on sustainable development and examines how global economic processes impact attempts at local environmental regulation. Cover major impacts of industrial society on the environment, and government, private sector, and NGO responses through environmental policies, plans, and campaigns. 11.368 Environmental Justice Examines theories and practice of environmental justice in both domestic and international contexts, exploring and critically analyzing philosophies, frameworks, and strategies underlying environmental justice movements.
Course evaluates ethical bases underlying environmental justice frameworks.
Students will also explore how environmental justice movements relate to broader sustainable development goals and strategies. Technology, Industry, and Ecology Examines the ecological implications of industrial activities and the potential to reduce adverse environmental impacts through the re-design of industrial processes and products. Subject takes a multidisciplinary approach to examining the concepts and methods important to making the transition toward a more ecologically sound industrial society and engages debates on the political and economic barriers to making this transition. All Rights Reserved.