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ENVS 150: Political Ecology

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"This course develops critical tools to analyze human-environment interactions. Beyond simplified explanations and short-term fixes, it asks: Who defines environmental problems? What types of knowledge count? And, how do questions about nature become questions about power? Study environmental issues in a global context and focus on political economy, access, and struggles over representation. Learn methods to map power dynamics, examine social-ecological relationships, conduct research, and facilitate participation.

"Topics include: global environmental change, sustainable development, hunger, food systems, disasters, urban environments, conservation, consumption, health, justice, environmental politics, social movements, and the commons. Students write papers, give oral presentations, and work as teams." 

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ENVS 155: Environmental & Food Justice