Title: Investigate trends in component life cycle and waste disposal.
Course: Energy Transmission and Distribution, Advanced (20902-II) > Section: Exploring Environmental and Societal Impacts of Energy Transmission and Distribution

Investigation may include

- battery recycling
- solar panel recycling and disposal
- coal ash storage
- spent fuel disposal
- wind turbine blades
- mine and power plant decommissioning
- reclamation
- gas stream contaminants
- legacy materials (e.g., asbestos, mercury).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How has waste been managed historically?
- What government agencies oversee waste disposal?
- What are the trends in materials recovery that affect component life cycles?