Has the degradation of the Earth been worth it? We will look at six different raw materials that have altered civilization throughout history from the stories of how they were first discovered to the environmental impact their production has had on the Earth.

Book:  Material World, The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization by Ed Conway (Required)

Co-facilitator:  Ruth Harmon

On Zoom we will briefly review selected recently decided SCOTUS cases having major effects upon our fellow citizens individually, and our society as a whole. This is not a class on Constitutional law, but an opportunity to look at a few consequential recent cases and how they may affect us and the functioning of our democratic/republican government.

Co-facilitator:  Ruth Harmon

On Zoom we will briefly review selected recently decided SCOTUS cases having major effects upon our fellow citizens individually, and our society as a whole. This is not a class on Constitutional law, but an opportunity to look at a few consequential recent cases and how they may affect us and the functioning of our democratic/republican government.