The class explores the ability of the United States to balance job creation against damage to the environment. Scott Pruitt; new head of the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA]; stated in his first meeting with EPA employees that there should not be a contradiction between environmental protection and job creation. We explore through the media how the EPA is walking this fine line. Class projects and classroom discussions will examine the expected expanded role for fossil fuels in power generation and the resulting impact on the environment.
Prerequisites
Be in the Honors Program