Economic History: Climate Crises and Energy Transitions -Past and Present

<p>How have climate crises shaped energy transitions - and what does that mean for the future? This course helps you understand the historical roots of today’s climate challenges and equips you to think critically about sustainable solutions.</p><p>This course explores the deep connections between climate change and energy transitions, from the Little Ice Age to the present. You’ll learn how fossil fuels broke historical growth limits and triggered today’s climate crisis, and how societies have responded to energy challenges over time. </p><p>The course covers key events like the oil crises of the 1970s and the recent energy crisis during the war in Ukraine and examines current climate policies such as the EU Emission Trading System and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. You’ll also gain insight into renewable and nuclear energy innovations, land-use constraints and the political and economic debates surrounding climate action. </p><p>Whether you're curious about technology-driven solutions or degrowth perspectives, this course gives you the tools to form your own informed view on how climate and energy shape our world.</p>