Subject | Natural Science

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The Connection between Today's Energy System and Climate Climate Change

In this course, we will explore the critical connection between energy and global climate change, as highlighted in the IPCC's latest Assessment Report 6 (AR6). We will examine the present use of fossil fuels and discuss Japan's innovations to mitigate its environmental impacts. The course will then cover the current state of non-carbon nuclear energy, examining both its potential, as well as the challenges it faces within the evolving low-carbon energy landscape. Finally, we learn how pumped storage hydropower technology supports the integration of steady nuclear power generation with the dynamic nature of energy demand.

Content/学習内容

Staff/スタッフ

    • Teacher
    Bihn Dan
    Science Commnucator
    Kumano Shindo
    • Teacher
    Kito Koji
    Professor(Retired) Mie University
    Faculty of Biological Resources

Competency/コンピテンシー

達成目標

  • Part 1: Energy and Climate Change
    Outcome: Students will be able to explain the fundamental connection between our energy sources and climate change through the perspective of the IPCC.
  • Part 2: Energy from Fossil Fuel—Today’s Climate Change Impact and Innovations from Japan
    Outcome: Students will be able to explain the connection between fossil fuel usage and GHG emissions, and how it is possible to reduce this impact through innovative technologies.
  • Part 3: Nuclear Energy—It’s Challenges and Opportunities.
    Outcome: Students will be able to explain the challenges and opportunities of carbon-free nuclear power. They will also understand the important role of advanced pumped storage hydropower pioneered in Japan.

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