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ENVRES 221

New Frontiers and Opportunities in Sustainability

UNITS:1
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

New Frontiers and Opportunities in Sustainability (ENVRES221). This course leverages John Doerr's framework from Speed & Scale to explore the six critical areas for achieving a sustainable future: Electrify Transportation, Decarbonize the Grid, Fix Food, Protect Nature, Clean Up Industry, and Remove Carbon. Each week, learn directly from experienced practitioners in the private sector, government, and NGOs who are actively tackling these challenges. Gain firsthand insights into real-world solutions and develop your ability to analyze, debate, and contribute to the global push for decarbonization.

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Sections

1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 23704
0 / 50 enrolled
DAYS:Friday
TIME:12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Mount, David, Frehsee, Christoph, Shen, Valerie
1unit

ENVRES 221: New Frontiers and Opportunities in Sustainability

1 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit

New Frontiers and Opportunities in Sustainability (ENVRES221). This course leverages John Doerr's framework from Speed & Scale to explore the six critical areas for achieving a sustainable future: Electrify Transportation, Decarbonize the Grid, Fix Food, Protect Nature, Clean Up Industry, and Remove Carbon. Each week, learn directly from experienced practitioners in the private sector, government, and NGOs who are actively tackling these challenges. Gain firsthand insights into real-world solutions and develop your ability to analyze, debate, and contribute to the global push for decarbonization.

Offered in Spring 2027 at Stanford University.

Spring 2027 sections

  • Lecture — Friday 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM — Mount, David, Frehsee, Christoph, Shen, Valerie (Graduate)

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