GEOG 1220

This course introduces foundational concepts for understanding how the world's most pressing environmental problems, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and water pollution, have their roots in societal structures and processes. It integrates perspectives from both earth system and social sciences and contrasts issues, drivers, and governance approaches from around the world, but with emphasis on Canadian and US examples. [Offering(s): Also offered through Distance Education format.][Department(s): Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics]