Protect Our Planet: Problems and Solutions

PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED

 

Galloway, N.J. – The Stockton University Institute for Lifelong Learning (SILL) will host several mini-courses for the general public in February, March and April.

Each course meets once a week for four weeks. All courses are taught by Stockton faculty and held virtually through Zoom. The cost for each course is $45.

Protect Our Planet: Problems and Solutions

Patrick Hossay, Ph.D., Professor of Sustainability and Tait Chirenje, Ph.D., Professor of Environmental Sciences and Sustainability 

February 1, 8, 15 & 22, Mondays 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This course covers some of the major environmental issues: urbanization, water quality, air quality (including climate change), and loss of biological diversity and subsequently examines some of the most promising solutions, including alternative energy, smart community design, and electric vehicles.  The first two sessions will discuss how increased urbanization affects water recharge, traffic and commuting times as well as air and water quality. The next two sessions will examine some of the most promising solutions to these challenges.

More information and registration information are at stockton.edu/aging/service-learning or call 609 652-4311.