A free 5-module course exploring the environmental consequences of mining, drilling, and harvesting
Start Learning NowDiscover how extraction activities vary globally and impact different regions with unique challenges.
Learn to assess the cascade effects of extraction on various ecosystems and biodiversity.
Explore viable alternatives and sustainable approaches to resource management.
Over 70% of mining operations affect local water quality and availability in surrounding communities.
Resource extraction contributes to a 30% decline in local species populations within affected areas.
Extraction-related emissions account for approximately 15% of global air pollution in industrial regions.
Introduction to key extraction methods and their immediate environmental footprints. 20 min
Explore how extraction activities disrupt ecosystems and biodiversity. 25 min
Understand how communities are affected by nearby extraction operations. 20 min
Analyze the long-term environmental and economic costs rarely factored into extraction. 30 min
Discover emerging practices and technologies for more sustainable resource management. 25 min
Enhance your academic understanding with practical insights about real-world extraction impacts.
Gain valuable context about resource extraction that can inform your decision-making across industries.
Understand how your consumption patterns connect to global extraction activities and their consequences.