Examine sociological perspectives on human-nature interactions as well as the complex social and political processes, which influence the escalating environmental threats we face each day. Emphasis is on various environmental problems and solutions through a sociological lens. Gain a nuanced understanding of the interrelationship between socio-political contexts and environmental issues such as environmental racism, local and global environmental inequality, politics of green consumerism, climate injustice, and environmental movements. NOTE: Credit cannot be counted for both SOCI 3553 and ENVS 3553.