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Most of this unit is taught by Mr Francis. The section on solutions is taught by Mr Prettejohn
The need for sustainable solutions to meet the demand for energy
Students need to know and understand policies for demand reduction and increased energy efficiency at the global, national and local scale.
Students also need to know and understand clean technologies for fossil fuels including carbon capture, carbon sequestration and gasification and transport technologies.
Students need to assess the sustainability of alternative energy sources.
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Resources
Link - BBC - Why 2 Degrees matter
Video - Ted Talk - A Reality check on renewables
Video - EU Emissions Trading System
Link - EU Carbon Trading Factsheet
Video - Energy saving at the local scale - Växjö, Sweden
Video - Carbon Capture Storage
Link - BBC - Coal gasification: The clean energy of the future?
Link - BBC - Temporary ban imposed on coal gasification plans
Video - Coal Gasification Overview
Video - Transport - Trucks and Buses
Video - Renewable Energy in Germany