How to Survive on Earth: Energy Materials for a Sustainable Future

Offered By: University of Wollongong via FutureLearn

Course Description

Overview

Discover the new materials that could help humans survive on Earth in future

Energy consumption is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. How will billions of humans survive on Earth in the future?

The demand for energy will soon exhaust traditional resources such as oil, gas and coal. Developing cost effective ways of using renewable sources such as solar energy is important for future generations.

On this course, you’ll explore the vital role that new materials play in ensuring life on Earth is sustainable. You’ll learn about inexpensive energy generation and storage and gain a greater understanding of the energy crisis the world is facing.

This course is for anyone interested in sustainability and the future of human life on Earth.

Taught by

David Officer