Text on EU climate change politics for class?

Hello all, For one of my classes next spring, I am looking for a recent journal article or book chapter that outlines/summarizes EU policy on climate change to date. Ideally, the text should focus on EU climate change politics and policy making broadly and not just a specific policy

Climate change delusion?

No, it is not about Senator Inhofe this time... http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2009/02/09/climate_change_takes_a_mental_toll/

Boston University job

The Department of Geography and Environment at Boston University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professorship in environment and development, with a Fall 2009 start date. We seek a scholar with research and teaching interests at the interface among the economic, social and

Carbon footprint article

Hello all, This article on carbon footprints in the latest issue of /The New Yorker /(or the second most recent recent issue if you live in certain parts of the US) is pretty good and can be used in class rooms as a basis for a whole range of discussions:

Australia and Kyoto

Can someone who is more knowledgeable of Australian constitutional affairs that I am clarify how the new PM (rather than the full Parliament) can ratify an international treaty such as the Kyoto Protocol? Henrik S. - *PM Rudd's first act: ratifying Kyoto* Sid Marris | December

RE: ozone/climate change

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Literature on climate skeptics

Here's a summary of suggestions and comments: Sharon Begley (2007) The Truth about Denial Newsweek, August 13, 2007, pp. 20-29. George Monbiot (2007) Heat: How to Stop the Planet from Burning. South End Press. (Chapter 2 draws parallels between tobacco and climate) Chris Mooney (2005) The

Op-ed by climate skeptic

And here is the first of two op-eds on the scientific uncertainty about human induced climate change from the bastion of New England liberalism... http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2007/08/15/hot_tempers_on_global_warming/

Re: Great article on global warming deniers

On the same topic: Are there any other good analyses (academic and otherwise) of strategies and tactics of climate skeptics in the US? For example, has anyone conducted a more rigorous comparison between the tobacco lobby and the anti-climate action lobby? Henrik At 09:58 AM 8/7/2007,

Texts on forests and desertification?

I'm looking for shorter texts (articles and book chapters) on forests, desertification and land use issues to be used in GEP class. All suggestions are appreciated -- please suggest your own texts if you have them! Cheers, Henrik Henrik Selin Assistant Professor Department of International

ISA Compendium ESS section: call for MORE authors

The ESS executive committee is currently busy trying to match authors with entries for the ISA Compendium. We are also looking for more people to volunteer to fill some open slots. Please respond to the following e-mail address if you are interested: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In particular, we are

RE: Query on environmental food boycotts

Not to mention not having any US wines for the past 25 years and for the foreseeable future because of (in)actions by the White House and/or Congress... Sorry, had to say it... Me, I enjoy my crisp Oregon Pinot Noirs (long before Sideways) and support efforts to reduce global/US GHG emissions

Agenda 21 and marine issues?

Hello all, Does anyone have any specific suggestions for literature on UNCED/Agenda 21 implementation in areas of marine resource management and marine eco-tourism? Cheers, Henrik Henrik Selin Assistant Professor Department of International Relations Boston University 156 Bay State Road

New report on the economics of climate change

This new report may be of interest to some. Many alarm bells are rung http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/independent_reviews/stern_review_economics_climate_change/sternreview_index.cfm Henrik

RE: British environmental issues?

Check out the work by Andrew Jordan: http://www.uea.ac.uk/env/cserge/people/andrew_jordan.htm Cheers, Henrik -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Raul Pacheco Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 4:48 PM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu

Easy to read climate book?

A student asked me the following question: I would like to purchase a book that explains the specific effects of global warming (for instance, case studies on species). I am hoping to find a book that is easily read and includes photographs, something that I will be able to share with friends

Re: last-minute ISA discussant needs

Let me just add that I'm also looking for a discussant for the following panel: SD25, Sat 3:45pm, North-South Politics on Environment and Sustainable Development. Cheers, Henrik At 09:34 AM 3/1/2006, Beth DeSombre wrote: Because of changes in plans, the ES section is looking for

EU fisheries and agricultural policy texts?

Hello all, Does anyone have any suggestions for shorter texts (articles and book chapters) on EU fisheries and agricultural policy, respectively? I'm looking for texts on these two issues for a new EU environment course. Best, Henrik Henrik Selin Assistant Professor Department

Green Parties

Hello, Can anyone recommend any texts on green parties in general and European green parties in particular? I'm looking for texts on their ideologies, history and development to be used in class. Thanks, Henrik Henrik Selin Assistant Professor Department of International Relations Boston

European environment course assistance

, Henrik Henrik Selin Assistant Professor Department of International Relations Boston University 156 Bay State Road Boston, MA 02215 Phone: (1)-617-358-2590 Fax: (1)-617-353-9290 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.bu.edu/ir/faculty/selin.html

Joint law/policy program recommendation?

if you are affiliated with one. Thanks, Henrik Henrik Selin Assistant Professor Department of International Relations Boston University 156 Bay State Road Boston, MA 02215 Phone: (1)-617-358-2590 Fax: (1)-617-353-9290 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.bu.edu/ir/faculty/selin.html

Public opinion and climate change

Hello, I have a student who wants to write a paper on US public opinion on climate change but has a hard time finding material on this. There is a fair bit of material on public opinion and environmental issues in general, but these seem to be less material specifically on climate change. Does

Summary of literature on NGOs and climate change

Hello All, Raul’s recent e-mail had me realize that I never sent a summary of all the proposed texts on NGOs and climate change – sorry! Better late than never, here’s the list. In addition, there was a very spirited debate which I’m not summarizing here (is available in the gep-ed archives).

NGOs and climate change science and policy making

Hello all, Can anyone recommend shorter texts (articles, book chapters etc) that examine the roles of NGOs specifically with respect to climate change science and policy making, to be used in class? Thanks, Henrik S. Henrik Selin Assistant Professor Department of International Relations Boston

Re: graduate programs

Hello all, A related question to the list: Many of us teach at environmental masters and phd programs. Do you think that it would be a good idea to create a special folder/place somehow connected to the gep-ed list where we collect brief one-page descriptions of the graduate programs where we