3.6.1 Introduction to environmental factors

Course subject(s) Module 3. Analysis

One of the key aspects of sustainability is ensuring the well-being of humans while protecting the environment. Climate change is currently in the spotlight of environmental harm, and its increased public attention stimulates the development of low-carbon technologies. However, these technological developments can harm the environment as well. Dieuwertje Schrijvers from the consultancy company WeLOOP will explain to you different types of environmental impacts that are generated by human activities.

In this video, Dieuwertje explores what kind of environmental impacts by human activity there are, besides climate change, and the relevance they have to critical raw materials.

Introduction to environmental factors

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