LALS 141The Underside of Green Energy Transitions in the Americas
Explores the discursive, socio-ecological, economic, logistics, political, and cultural dimensions of specific “renewable energy industries” and “critical minerals,” attentive to the resulting “sacrifice zones.” Case studies of specific solar, wind, lithium, hydrogen, desalinization, and “sustainable copper” projects allow students to deepen their understanding of the multiple challenges faced in building just and sustainable futures.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | PhysSciences 130 | F. I. Leiva | Open 29/48 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Leiva | 3.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 87% | 23 |
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