Energy and the Environment
Objectives
a) To know the contribution of various sources of energy for the development of societies;
b) To understand the energy dependence of current societies, as well as the uncertainty / instability in supply andprices resulting from the current geopolitical situation;
c) To be able to relate environmental problems with the various energy sources and technologies used in theproduction of energy, especially fuel;
d) To understand the diversity and complexity of the interrelationships between energy and environment;.
e) To understand the Shaping future growth scenarios of energy consumption and substitution of fossil fuels withalternative energy sources;
f) To understand the challenges of energy sustainability and compatibility between energy and the environment.
General characterization
Code
722041081
Credits
10.0
Responsible teacher
Fernando Ribeiro Martins
Hours
Weekly - 3
Total - 280
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
N/A
Bibliography
- ARMSTRONG, John (2021). The Future of Energy: The 2021 guide to the energy transition - renewable energy, energytechnology, sustainability, hydrogen and more.
- COLEY, d. (2009). Energy and Climate Change. Creating a Sustainable Future. England: John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.
- GATES, Bill (2021). Como evitar um desastre climático. As soluções que temos e as inovações necessárias. Porto:Ideias de Ler / Porto Editora.
- JACCARD, M., Sustainable fossil fuels (2005). The unusual suspect in the quest for clean and enduring energy,Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- SMIL, V. (2005). Energy at the crossroads, London: The MIT Press.
- SOROMENHO-MARQUES, V. (2010). O Ambiente na Encruzilhada. Por um futuro sustentável. Lisboa: Esfera do CaosEditores.
- VELHO, J. (2010). Petróleo. Dádiva e Maldição. 150 anos de história. Lisboa: Bnomics.
Teaching method
Teaching methodologies: Expositive and participatory classes. Explanation of content using various resources,including, PowerPoint presentations, discussion of texts, web pages, etc. It is also encouraged the reflection, dialogueand the active participation of students who have the opportunity to express their views and discuss them withcolleagues and the teacher. Interpreting texts. Discussion of case studies.
Evaluation method
Continuous assessment - Participation(5%), Written test(50%), Written work with 15 to 20 pages supported by independent research and / or field work [35%] and presentation [10%](45%)
Subject matter
1) General concepts on energy.
Concepts, origin, measurement, types of resources, forms of classification, conversion of energy forms, principles andlaws.
2) The energy and the development of societies.
The energy use over the past centuries.
3) The energy dependence of the current societies
Production and energy consumption at national, European and World.
Biomass, coal, oil, natural gas.
Nuclear power.
4) Energy / Environmental Problems
The transport sector in Portugal and the European Union.
The sector of electricity production.
Renewable energies.
5) The emergence of environmental issues.
The improvement of living conditions of the population and the degradation of the planet.
The awareness of the problems and their extent on a global scale.
Policies and action programs.
Environmental protection in the European Union and Portugal.
6) Energy policy in the European Union and Portugal.
7) Global perspectives and uncertainties.