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Understanding the range of
environmental problems facing

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us in the world today is
of the utmost importance.

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In fact, it could be
argued that getting

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to the bottom of the
causes and consequences

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of these environmental
changes, as well as coming up

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with solutions to them, are
the most pressing issues facing

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the world today.

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Your interest in the world's
environmental problems

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likely means that you
feel the same way.

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In this four-week course
we aim to show you

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some of the critical
environmental issues

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that are the focus of
attention at the Department

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of Environment and Geography
at the University of York.

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Each week we're going to
focus on a different topic,

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starting off with an exploration
of changing glaciers,

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before moving on to look at
how we protect our oceans,

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then how we can
create opportunities

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for human development alongside
environmental conservation,

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and finally examining the issues
surrounding energy and society.

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Not only will you
learn about the details

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of these fascinating and
highly topical issues,

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but you will also learn
about some innovative ways

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of tackling the problems
and you will join our team

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and help in our efforts
to come up with solutions!