Water is important to all of us. Water connects people through place, memory, and community. But in places where water is scarce, like the Western United States, water can also be contentious and divisive. How then do we overcome the challenges associated with increased water scarcity while honoring the diverse perspectives of people who rely on shared water?
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Water in the Western United States
Universidad de Colorado en BoulderAcerca de este Curso
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Prueba Coursera para negociosQué aprenderás
Understand the unique aspects of water supply and demand issues in the western US and how water systems have adapted to them.
Explain historical and scientific issues around water management in the western US.
Recognize major sources of water supplies in the western US and the impact of individual “water footprints."
Describe some of the ways in which scientists study research questions related to water and climate in the western US.
Habilidades que obtendrás
- Western United States (US)
- Colorado River
- Sustainability
- Climate Change
- Water
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Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Course Introduction
History, Politics, and Culture of Water Development in the Western US
Hydrology, Water Demand, and Climate in the Western US
Case Study: The Colorado River Basin
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Principales reseñas sobre WATER IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES
Great class. Gives real insights into all the issues related to water in the western United States.
It's a great course on Water in the Western United States
Thank you. Great course. (Modules 1 and 5 worth the price of admission alone. Very good !)
This is an excellent course and a good overview of the situation. I would like to see more classes on this kind of topic.
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