Climate Science students visited Covanta Energy from Waste, a a waste solution for Marion county. In the process of burning the landfill refuse, Covanta reduces the volume of waste by 90%, resulting in ash that is used as landfill cover. They also recover ferrous and non-ferrous metals that are recycled. The plant produces about 13 MW of electricity. 3MW are used to run the facility, and the remaining power is fed back into the grid.

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Environmental Studies

Environmental studies at Lewis & Clark is unique: you will learn the newest concepts in the field, and cultivate cutting-edge technical and leadership skills to make a creative difference. Think of what we offer as ENVX: Environment Across Boundaries.

We will challenge you to cross intellectual, geographic, and communication boundaries as you weave insights drawn from across the sciences and humanities, apply them in local, regional, and global contexts, and learn strategies to connect with the people and institutions you encounter.

In so doing, you will draw a larger, potentially more hopeful circle around environmental issues.

You will graduate with a background in environmental science situated in a broader understanding of cultural, political, and other key dimensions of environmental issues, plus skills and experience you can apply to professional opportunities, graduate study, and effective environmental action.

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