The Climate Crisis in Cities

CUNY Queens College

CourseURBST 356

This course investigates how cities confront climate change. We will interrogate urban strategies for increasing resiliency to extreme weather, from sea walls to cooling centers. We will also evaluate urban progress on mitigating greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Students will learn about the transition to renewable energy, investment in public transportation, and food waste reduction.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

URBST 356