ENVS 145Green Cities
Are cities an environmental savior or an engine of pollution? This course considers what makes a truly green city and analyzes innovative urban policies in areas such as energy, transportation, buildings, and waste management.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): previous or concurrent enrollment in ENVS 100 and ENVS 100L, or by permission of the instructor.
- UCSC Students who still need to satisfy ENVS 100/100L use this form to petition for enrollment: https://forms.gle/wkSececckYeAs3aU7
- Visiting Students - email your proof of prerequisite material to the department at envsadvi@ucsc.edu for permission to enroll.
- From the Instructor: The focus of this course is urban sustainability.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Online | C. Rivasplata | Open 26/35 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:00am–12:30pm | Online | C. Rivasplata | Open 18/35 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Online | C. Rivasplata | Open 34/35 |
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