ESCI 265 - Resource Extraction: History, Economy & Sustainability of Fossil Fuels

1 unit(s)

(Same as ENST 265) This course is designed for students who wish to learn more about the environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural impacts of resource extraction and energy production on communities. The Appalachian area of the United States and the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean serve as focal points representing one domestic and one international region, respectively, that have been uniquely shaped by resource extraction. We consider communities within these regions to guide class discussions and to investigate 1) their geological history and natural resources; 2) the history of indigenous communities, colonization, resource extraction and economic development; and 3) the challenges and solutions for sustainability and environmental justice faced by these communities.

Two 75-minute periods.

Not offered in 2023/24.

Course Format: CLS