NOTES: - Science background is not required.
- This class has been restructured as a 6-week class.
Many of us have felt challenged trying to get our heads around the climate problem and what to do about it. The climate crisis affects us, our food sources, water, and all life on earth. It is also affected by humans, so are all these connected? Recent LLC Webinar guest, Stephen Porder’s new book Elemental explains the interactions of living organism and climate by tracking the five elements: Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Carbon, Oxygen and Phosphorous. He calls these elements Life’s Formula.
In this course we’ll examine these complex relationships. Our goal is to gain an understanding of cause and effect in earth’s ecosystem. We’ll also be looking at solutions for effectively dealing with climate change, including switching to alternative sources of energy and more sustainable food choices.
Format: Participants will read about 30 pages of the text for each class and review some recommended websites. Each person will make a presentation on some aspect of how climate and/or the environment have been and are affected by life on earth.
Resources/Expenses: Elemental, How Five Elements changed Earth’s Past and Will Shape Our Future by Stephen Porder of Brown University is available for $18.00 and up, used, from online book sellers. A list of websites for each topic will be provided for each week.