Carbon courses

...Climate change is driven largely by our reliance on fossil fuels. Setting fire to millions of years of stored carbon in a very short space of time is creating a greenhouse effect and altering our climate. The UN, UK and Scottish Governments have all outlined plans to reduce our reliance on fossil...

...Designed to help you make good, informed decisions about renewable energy options for domestic buildings. You will get a detailed review of all the principal renewable energy technologies and how they apply at a domestic scale. Suitable for: People who want to improve the carbon footprint...

...: Developing Hydrogen Energy Projects can only be selected if Hydrogen Energy has been studied previously. Carbon Capture and Storage can only be studied... Learn about: Project Management, Management and Finance, Renewable Technology...

... of this growing area of the market. The government has set clear targets for the reduction of carbon emissions by one third by 2020 and by four fifths by...

... and a range of environmental impacts, understand business benefits of adopting an environmental management system and iIdentify key issues related to energy use and carbon management, waste minimisation, water use, pollution and emergency planning. Suitable for: This course is for all members of staff whose...

... a quantitative approach to the science of global warming and will enable students to understand the greenhouse effect, the planet's carbon cycle, and how burning... Learn about: Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental studies...

...With the need to reduce carbon emissions around the world, the way we generate our power has to change and nuclear energy is back on the political... Learn about: Nuclear Energy...

... on providing 'real' hands-on guidance to those tasked with making actual reductions in the energy usage and carbon emissions of existing buildings. Course...

...From October 2008, every property put up for rent or sold in the UK must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The pack you will provide contains advice on how to cut carbon emissions and fuel bills which is an integral part of the UK's Carbon Emission target. Suitable...

... are explored, with particular attention to the legislative framework and carbon reduction targets in the UK economy. Whilst this is a classroom based session...

... interests. A major key to addressing climate change is the need for a world-wide change to carbon-free forms of energy production. Our program brings together the wide-ranging expertise present at ANU to cover policy, legal, environmental and regulatory aspects of energy change, underpinned by a fundamental... Learn about: Skills and Training, IT Law, Climate Change...

..., and makes carbon sense, commercial sense and common sense. Course Aims To give delegates an overview of current legislation, address climate change-related...

... Award. Courses in the Master Award (distance learning): Renewable Energy Management & Finance Hydrogen Energy Carbon Finance Renewable Energy Solutions... Learn about: Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Wind Power...

...) Air Pollution Chemistry (20 credits) Theoretical Meteorology: Atmospheric Composition & Physics (20 credits) Carbon Management (10 credits) Students...

.... Spring Term: two courses from Challenges in Climate Prediction; Climate and Energy Policy; Climate Resilient Development; and Low-Carbon Development Summer...

... Awareness subjects covered: Trade and Advisory bodies (HETAS, SFA, ACMS), Related Health and Safety, Carbon Monoxide issues, Appliance types, Fuels, Correct...

... at second (third and fourth...) generation technologies. These hold the promise of being more cost effective and "carbon neutral". ul%% Fundamentals Basic...

...) Air Pollution Chemistry (20 credits) Theoretical Meteorology: Atmospheric Composition & Physics (20 credits) Carbon Management (10 credits) Students...

...Shale gas is seen by many as a cheap, clean and plentiful source of energy; a low-carbon ‘game changer’ helping us meet the world’s rapidly growing...

... course): Trade and Advisory bodies (HETAS, SFA, ACIMS), Related health and safety, Carbon monoxide issues, Appliance types, Fuels, Correct installation...