An environmental policy class which closely examines the environmental and public health implications of the production, use and disposal of plastics. The class is taught on zoom and there are many communty people from around the country who audit the class, which results in a nice exchange of ideas between Bennington students and community people who love to learn. Climate change, environmental justice and health will be fully explored. The class is based in CAPA and there is a heavy focus on public action. This is a class for students who want to learn about the issue and roll up their sleeves to reverse the growing problem of plastic pollution.
Learning Outcomes:
Learn the latest on an important global issue
Sharpen research and writing
Learn new public action skills.
Delivery Method: Fully remote
Course Level: 2000-level
Credits: 1
W 7:00PM - 8:50PM (1st seven weeks)
Maximum Enrollment: 150
Course Frequency: Every Term
Categories: 2000 , Advancement of Public Action , All courses , Environment , First Seven Week , Fully In-Person , One Credit
Tags: climate change , environment , environmental justice , media , oceans , public policy , recycling