Environmental Pollution Events and Emergency Response Introduction from edX

This course uses case studies and seminars to explore the occurrence of and responses to major environmental emergencies both at home and abroad, such as the Rhine River pollution incident, the Songhua River pollution event, the London smog episode, the Beijing haze pollution event and the Tianjin explosion accident. The background, causes, ecological restoration measures, accountability mechanisms, emergency response measures and ecological and environmental impacts of major environmental pollution events will be discussed in various contexts.

Through case analysis, we can understand the causes, impacts, and appropriate response measures to water environmental pollution events, atmospheric pollution events and safety breaches.

This course will also systematically explore the theoretical underpinnings of environmental emergency management to promote better understanding of environmental emergency prevention measures, early warning systems, preparatory measures for environmental pollution incidents, effective environmental emergency responses, and post-emergency pollution event assessment and reconstruction efforts.

In this course, students will gain knowledge of environmental pollution issues and improve their ability with respect to effective management of emergencies.

Pollution should not be underestimated; it is an emergency! We should take action to protect our environment and create a beautiful China with a blue sky, green earth and clear water.

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Learning objectives

An understanding of the background and/or causes of environmental pollution events, emergency response and ecological restoration measures, and accountability for major pollution events.
Familiarity with china’s environmental pollution incident emergency response system and ex post evaluation.

Greater understanding and awareness of environmental problems.
A better understanding of environmental pollution and increased pability with respect to effective management of emergencies.

An understanding of the background and/or causes of environmental pollution events, emergency response and ecological restoration measures, and accountability for major pollution events.
Familiarity with china’s environmental pollution incident emergency response system and ex post evaluation.
Greater understanding and awareness of environmental problems.
A better understanding of environmental pollution and increased pability with respect to effective management of emergencies.

Syllabus

Chapter One: Introduction to environmental emergency management (Part One)

Section One: Basic conception of environmental emergency events.

Section Two: Main contents of environmental emergency management.

Multiple Choice Questions

Single Choice Questions

Chapter One: Introduction to environmental emergency management (Part two)

Section Three: Legal basis of environmental emergency management.

Section Four: Present situation of environmental emergency management in China.

Chapter Two: Water pollution incident in the Rhine

Section One: General situation of the Rhine

Section Two: The water pollution incident in the Rhine shocked at home and abroad

Section Three: Emergency measures for the water pollution incident in the Rhine

Section Four: Liability compensation for the incident

Section Five: The damage of the water pollution incident in the Rhine

Section Six: Water environment treatment of the Rhine

Chapter Three: The Songhua River pollution incident. (Part One)

Section One: How did the explosion occur?

Section Two: How did we respond to the Songhua River pollution incident?

Chapter Three: The Songhua River pollution incident. (Part Two)

Section Three: What were the characteristics of the Songhua River pollution incident?

Section Four: What were the hazards and consequences of the Songhua River pollution incident?

Section Five: How did the Songhua River pollution incident affect international relations?

Chapter Four: Environmental emergency management system

Section One: The importance of building an environmental emergency management system in China

Section Two: Contents of environmental emergency management system

Section Three: Statutory duties of environmental emergency management

Chapter Five: Prevention, early warning and preparation for environmental emergencies.

Section One: Environmental risk management

Section Two: Preparation and management of contingency plans for environmental emergencies

Section Three: Early warning for environmental emergencies

Section Four: Environmental emergency capacity

Chapter Six: London smog episode (Part one)

Section One: Background of the London smog episode

Section Two: How did the London smog episode occur?

Chapter Six: London smog incident (Part two)

Section Three: What were the causes of the London smog episode?

Section Four: What were the hazards and consequences of the London smog episode?

Section Five: How was air pollution controlled in Britain?

Section Six: What were the implications of air pollution control in Britain for us?

Chapter Seven Environmental emergency response

Section One: Content and procedure of environmental emergency response

Section Two: Major tasks of environmental protection departments

Section Three: Environmental emergency monitoring

Chapter Eight: Haze pollution event in Beijing (Part One)

Section One: What are the differences between fog and haze?

Section Two: What are the differences between PM10 and PM2.5?

Section Three: How did the haze pollution event occur in Beijing?

Chapter Eight: Haze pollution event in Beijing (Part Two)

Section Four: What are the reasons for atmospheric pollution events in Beijing?

Section Five: What are the effects of atmospheric pollution events on human health and life?

Section Six: Early warnings and preplans for heavy air pollution in Beijing

Section Seven: How were the APEC Blue and Parade Blue achieved? What measures did you know? How to evaluate these policies and measures?

Section Eight: How best to control the air pollution in Beijing?

Chapter Nine: Assessment and reconstruction after emergent environmental events

Section One: Concept of assessment after emergent environmental events

Section Two: Implementation of assessment after emergent environmental events

Section Three: Responsibility investigation

Section Four: Restoration and reconstruction

Chapter Ten: Tianjin explosion accident

Section One: Basic situation of the Tianjin explosion accident

Section Two: How was the Tianjin explosion accident caused?

Section Three: Emergency measures of the Tianjin explosion accident

Section Four: Causes of the Tianjin explosion accident

Section Five: Environmental impact of the Tianjin explosion accident

Section Six: Lessons and revelations from the Tianjin explosion accident

Multiple Choice Questions

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Focuses on environmental emergencies that are prominent in China, such as the Songhua River pollution incident and the Beijing haze pollution event

Uses case studies to illustrate the real-world application of environmental emergency management

Teaches the legal basis and statutory duties of environmental emergency management in China

Covers the content and procedures of environmental emergency response, including monitoring and early warning systems

Examines the assessment and reconstruction process after environmental emergencies, including responsibility investigation and restoration

Activities

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Review: Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

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This book is a classic work of environmental literature that helped to raise awareness of the dangers of environmental pollution.

View Something About the Sky on Amazon

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Read the book.
Write a summary of the book.
Discuss the book with a classmate or friend.

Watch a documentary on environmental pollution

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Watching a documentary on environmental pollution will help you to learn about the different types of environmental pollution and the effects that they can have on the environment.

Browse courses on Environmental Pollution

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Choose a documentary to watch.
Watch the documentary.
Write a summary of the documentary.

Create a poster on environmental pollution

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Creating a poster on environmental pollution will help you to learn about the different types of environmental pollution and the effects that they can have on the environment.

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Research different types of environmental pollution.
Choose a specific type of environmental pollution to focus on for your poster.
Design your poster and include information about the type of pollution, its effects, and what can be done to prevent it.

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Create a presentation on environmental pollution

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Creating a presentation on environmental pollution will help you to learn about the different types of environmental pollution and the effects that they can have on the environment.

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Research different types of environmental pollution.
Choose a specific type of environmental pollution to focus on for your presentation.
Create a presentation that includes information on the type of pollution, its effects, and what can be done to prevent it.

Practice responding to environmental pollution events

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Practice responding to environmental pollution events will help you better understand the course materials and will prepare you for the quizzes and exams.

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Read the course materials on responding to environmental pollution events.
Go to the EPA website and look up different types of environmental pollution events.
Take a practice quiz on responding to environmental pollution events.

Volunteer for an environmental organization

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Volunteering for an environmental organization will help you to learn about different types of environmental pollution and the effects that they can have on the environment.

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Find an environmental organization to volunteer with.
Volunteer for a specific project or campaign.
Participate in activities like cleanup events, tree planting, or educational outreach.

Contribute to an open-source project related to environmental pollution

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Contributing to an open-source project related to environmental pollution will help you to learn about different types of environmental pollution and the effects that they can have on the environment.

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Find an open-source project related to environmental pollution to contribute to.
Make a contribution to the project.
Test your changes and make sure they work.

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