WESC231 | INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY

Introduction to the reality and challenges of the Palestinian society in the fields of laws, policies, legislation and conventions in the fields of environmental services and system. Diverse elements of the environment including human beings, land, air and water resources. Drinking water quality, solid waste and wastewater treatment and recycling, rainwater harvesting and its importance in the Palestinian reality. The impacts of Zionist colonies on the Palestinian environment, environmental awareness, practical aspects that concern the Palestinian citizens. Renewable energy and utilization, rational use of natural resources, environmentally friendly technologies, and climate change affects the elements of the environment and ways of adapting to climate variability.