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Affordable and Clean Energy, Climate Action, Life Below Water, and Life on Land
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This chapter describes college student projects on topics including renewable energy, stormwater, ocean conservation, plastic pollution, and urban wildlife. It explains how this hands-on research helps students learn about environmental problems and possible solutions, highlighting the role of policy, public involvement, and education.
This chapter discusses undergraduate projects on Climate Action, Affordable and Clean Energy, Life Below Water, and Life on Land, demonstrating how interdisciplinary research advances solutions to environmental challenges. Student projects include studies of heat, renewable energy, stormwater, ocean conservation, plastic pollution, and urban biodiversity. This chapter addresses the global nature of climate change, the importance of policy, public involvement, communication, and the critical role of higher education in fostering practical, community-based solutions. These projects demonstrate that hands-on research and collaboration equip students to address environmental issues and promote sustainability, resilience, and civic engagement.
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