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Frequently asked questions
Q: How is this course related to the previous version of Energy Within Environmental Constraints?
A: This is a re-run of the original course with minimal alterations.
Q: Are there topics you don't cover in this course?
A: Yes: details on fossil fuels and the electric grid; details on end uses (transportation, buildings, industry); carbon capture and storage; biofuels; and renewables other than solar (wind, hydro…).We hope to cover many of these in a future, expanded version of the course.