Geological hazards presented by volcanoes and earthquakes: coastal processes. Soil erosion and desertification: salinity. Metal and nutrient pollution. Geochemistry and health. Climate change, the global atmosphere: ozone, the greenhouse effect, local air pollution and acid rain. Environmental and social effects of mining and energy production. Mine rehabilitation. Aboriginal culture, history, identity and social issues. Interaction between Aboriginal communities and the resources industry. Indo-Asia-Pacific economies, workforce, environment, national governments and the impact of mining. -- Course Website
