ENS3040 Energy & The Environment

1.1 describe the social, economic and environmental significance of an energy development; e.g., a hydro dam (Brazeau and Bighorn dams), windfarms (Pincher Creek), coal or gas fired power plant (Keephills)

1.2 analyze the relationship between an energy development and the environment; e.g., greenhouse gases, acid deposition, ecosystem destruction, resource depletion, ozone depletion, smog, water pollution

1.3 describe actions taken by industry to reduce or eliminate the environmental impacts of an energy development; e.g., development practices, reclamation technologies, environmental monitoring procedures, capture and recovery technologies

1.4 evaluate government policy and regulation at provincial and national levels intended to respond to social, economic and environmental concerns regarding an energy development; e.g., royalty legislation, Kyoto Protocol, Montreal Protocol, land-use policies, environmental legislation

1.5 describe public consultation and consensus procedures that respond to social, economic and environmental concerns; e.g., town hall meetings, round table discussions, focus group discussions

2.1 conduct a personal energy audit; e.g., maintain a log, chart or graph of personal energy use

2.2 identify personal needs and wants based on the energy audit

2.3 evaluate the impact of your personal energy use and lifestyle factors on the environment

2.4 describe and implement a strategy that enables an environmentally sustainable lifestyle

2.5 evaluate the social, economic and environmental consequences of implementing your strategy

2.6 revise your strategy according to environmental, social and economic outcomes

3.1 identify and assess opportunities for reducing the environmental impacts of energy use within the classroom, school and/or community; e.g., conduct a cost-benefit analysis of an energy-saving technology and/or activity

3.2 identify potential obstacles to group action aimed at reducing environmental impacts

3.3 plan and implement a classroom, school and/or community campaign that promotes environmental awareness and energy conservation; e.g., develop a marketing campaign to increase public awareness

3.4 identify constructive ways in which individuals can influence group decisions that affect energy consumption and the environment; e.g., voting, lobbying, seeking office, supporting compatible interest groups

3.5 design a social, economic and/or environmental impact assessment and consultation process for a proposed energy project

4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

5.2 identify steps to achieve goals