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ESS 011: Climate Justice

Units: 4

Provides an overview of climate justice, which is a concept, field, and social movement that treats climate change as a systems and social justice issue. Through pre-recorded lectures, students will learn directly from UC faculty across the state who are experts in climate science, just transition, Indigenous climate action, and natural climate solutions. Provides space for student reflection on their role as global citizens and their contribution to the public good.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 1

Crosslisted with: MIST 011, CRES 011
Normal Letter Grade with Pass/No Pass option

GE Requirements
  • Intellectual Experience: Diversity and Identity
  • Intellectual Experience: Ethics
  • Intellectual Experience: Global Awareness
  • Intellectual Experience: Sustainability

Requisites and Restrictions
Instructor Permission Required: No


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