Global Nitrogen Challenges and Solutions
Explore nitrogen's crucial role in human civilization, from supporting food security to causing environmental challenges, and learn about sustainable solutions.
Explore nitrogen's crucial role in human civilization, from supporting food security to causing environmental challenges, and learn about sustainable solutions.
This innovative course examines nitrogen's complex role in global challenges, from food security to climate change. Learn how nitrogen shapes agriculture, affects air and water quality, and impacts human health. Discover practical solutions for better nitrogen management through expert insights from leading UK and Indian researchers.
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What you'll learn
Understand nitrogen's role in global food security and civilization
Examine nitrogen's impact on air quality and human health
Analyze water pollution caused by nitrogen and associated risks
Master solutions for sustainable nitrogen management
Learn about integrated approaches to nitrogen challenges
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the global nitrogen challenge and its implications for human civilization. Students learn about nitrogen's fundamental role in agriculture and food security, its environmental impacts through air and water pollution, and solutions for sustainable management. The curriculum combines scientific principles with practical applications, emphasizing integrated approaches to addressing nitrogen-related challenges. Developed by experts from the UK and India, the course offers a unique perspective on managing this crucial element for a sustainable future.
Global Nitrogen Challenge
Module 1
Nitrogen and Agriculture
Module 2
Nitrogen and Air Pollution
Module 3
Nitrogen and Water
Module 4
Nitrogen Solutions
Module 5
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Instructors
Leading Expert in Climate Change and Carbon Management at the University of Edinburgh
Dave Reay is a Professor of Carbon Management & Education at the University of Edinburgh, where he has dedicated over 25 years to addressing climate change. He directs the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute and has conducted research in diverse environments, from the Southern Ocean to Scottish wetlands. With over 150 publications, including research articles and books on climate change, he has also created the award-winning Masters in Carbon Management program. In addition, Reay advises both the UK and Scottish Governments on climate change action.
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Atmospheric Scientist Advancing Ammonia Emission Modeling and Agricultural Nitrogen Research
Andrea (Andi) Móring is a Post-doctoral Research Assistant at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in atmospheric and environmental chemistry with a focus on modeling ammonia emissions from agricultural sources. She completed her MSc in meteorology at Eötvös Loránt University in Budapest, Hungary, before earning her PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Móring's notable work includes developing the GAG (Generation of Ammonia from Grazing) model, a process-based approach for simulating ammonia emissions from urine patches. As the main coordinator of the NEWS India-UK Virtual Centre, she plays a crucial role in fostering international collaboration on agricultural nitrogen research. In 2017, she led the coordination of a significant conference on agricultural nitrogen science challenges in India. Móring is also recognized for her science communication skills, having won awards for presentations and posters at various academic events. She maintains a blog at ammoniagirl.wordpress.com and is active on Twitter as @AndiMoring, where she shares insights on her research and environmental chemistry.
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