Newsletter December 2000
Please send all announcements, information, queries, reviews, help wanted, etc. to Ronnie Lipschutz, rlipsch@cats.ucsc.edu, 260 Stevenson College, UC-Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, Phone: 831-459-3275; fax: 831-459-3334. The next full issue will probably be out around mid-March. Keep those e-mails coming! Feel free to forward this to anyone you think might find it interesting.
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CONTENTS
ISA & SECTION NEWS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ON THE WEB
BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS
JOBS, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS
REQUESTS
ISA & SECTION NEWS
CONFERENCE EVENTS: The program for the Chicago Conference can be found at ISANet at: http://csf.colorado.edu/isa/chicago/. Please check the program to ensure that you have received detailed information about panels in which you are participating.
RECEPTION: Environmental Studies Section/Global Development Section Reception, co-sponsored by Third World Quarterly and Global Environmental Politics. Distinguished Guest: Ashis Nandy. Thursday, 2/22/00, 7:00-8:30 pm, Williford B.
BUSINESS: Environmental Studies Section Business Meeting, Friday 2/23/00, 12:30 to 1:30 pm, Joliet Room.
SECTION OFFICERS: The nominations committee is still seeking nominations for all open positions to be elected at the Chicago ISA meeting (nominations committee, sprout award committee, executive committee, ESS chair, and representative to the GEP editorial board), but we are particularly looking for people interested in serving on the nominations committee or as section chair. Please contact Beth DeSombre (erdesomb@colby.edu), nominations committee chair, if you would like to volunteer to run or would like to nominate someone. For more information on the positions, please see the officers page on the section website at: http://csf.Colorado.EDU/ess/officers.htm.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PANEL AT ISA: Graduate students, recent PhDs, post-docs, mid-career professionals and others are urged to attend. Panelists will address, among other topics, the craft of giving job talks in different academic settings, resume preparation, strategies for obtaining jobs in and out of academia, and related matters. SC25, Saturday, 2/24, 1:45 – 3:30 PM, International Studies and the Academic and Non-Academic Job Markets.Â
ESS LINKS: The ESS’s webmaster is planning to add a page linking the site to environmental policy and politics programs. If your program has a site that could be of interest to ESS members. Please send the URL to: Georgia Carvalho – gcarvalho@whrc.org.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS: The first issue of this new journal–with which the ESS has an official association–will be out February 1, 2001.
The issue will include:
Editor’s Note
Contributors
Abstracts
Current Debates
GLOBALIZATION AND RESISTANCE
Environment, Equity and Globalization: Beyond Resistance Robert Paehlke
Resistance is Fertile John S. Dryzek
Ohmage to Resistance Ronnie D. Lipschutz
A WORLD ENVIRONMENT ORGANIZATION
The Organization of the Impossible Konrad von Moltke
What Could a World Environmental Organization Do? John Whalley and Ben Zissimos
New Environmental Architectures and the Search for Effectiveness Peter Newell
The Emerging Debate on the Need for a World Environment Organization: A Commentary Frank Biermann
Research Articles
Environmental Organizations: Changing Roles and Functions in GlobalPolitics – Ludivine Tamiotti and Matthias Finger
The Changing Nature of Global Waste Management for the 21st Century: A Mixed Blessing? Â Kate O’Neill
Inferences and Indices: Evaluating the Effectiveness of International Environmental Regimes Oran R. Young
How Regime Theory and The Economic Theory of International EnvironmentalCooperation Can Learn From Each Other – Eric Neumayer
Book Review Essay
Global Voices from the South Adil Najam
Book Reviews
Low, Nicholas and Brendan Gleeson, Justice, Society And Nature: An Exploration Of Political Ecology (1999 winner of the Harold and Margaret Sprout Award for the best book in the area of international environmentalaffairs)
Reviewed by Karen T. Litfin
Lee, Yok-shiu F. and Alvin Y. So, eds., Asia’s Environmental Movements: Comparative Perspectives (2000 winner of the Harold and Margaret Sprout Award for the best book in the area of international environmental affairs)
Reviewed by Kate O’Neill and Stacy D. VanDeveer
Andresen, Steinar, Tora Skodvin, Arild Underdal and Jørgen Wettestad,Science And Politics In International Environmental Regimes: Between Integrity And Involvement, Reviewed by Jan-Stefan Fritz
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HUMAN DIMENSIONS CONFERENCE: The 2001 Open Meeting of the Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change Research Community will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 6-8, 2001. (see http://www.iges.or.jp). The International Scientific Planning Committee welcomes the submission of abstracts, as well as proposals for sessions. Selection of the abstracts and session proposals will be based on scientific quality and the need to develop a coherent and balanced meeting agenda. Those submitting individual abstracts will be asked to indicate whether they wish to present a paper or a poster (or either one). Those submitting proposals for entire panels will be asked to name a chair, four paper-givers, and one discussant – each paper should have its own abstract. The ISPC will also consider a small number of proposals for sessions in a round-table format. Participants from other communities, such as NGOs, business and government, will also be welcome. Information about the meeting, including instructions for the submission of abstracts, will be available on the following website: http://sedac.ciesin.org/openmeeting. Enquiries can be addressed to open.meeting@ciesin.org. The deadline for submission of abstracts and session proposals is March 29, 2001.
JOURNAL OF EAST ASIAN STUDIES: JEAS, published biannually, in December and June, is an international and interdisciplinary journal devoted to the critical analysis and discussion of current issues of East Asia. JEAS aims to acquire a distinctive identity by focusing on the issues of Northeast Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia and Taiwan) and the relationship between Northeast and Southeast Asian nations. The East Asian Studies Program, department of Political Science, Korea University, is the permanent host institution of JEAS, while three distinguished scholars, each from Korea, Taiwan and Japan, serve as co-editors (CHU Yun-han, Professor of National Taiwan University; KIM Byung-Kook, Professor of Korea University; KOKUBUN Ryosei, Professor of Keio University). The second issue of JEAS (scheduled in June 2001), will highlight environmental issues in East Asia. The editors are seeking looking 7-8 commissioned papers and a guest editor, and will pay US$700 for each commissioned paper. The guest editor for the second issue will receive US$700, on the understanding that s/he writes an editorial note or an article to overview/review the commissioned papers. For more information, contact Shin-wa Lee at swlee@korea.ac.kr.
GRAWEMEYER WORLD ORDER AWARD: the University of Louisville is currently accepting nominations for the annual Grawemeyer Award in Ideas Improving World Order. Administered by the Department of Political Science, this award carries a substantial cash prize ($200,000). Nominations for the 2002 competition must be received by January 12, 2001. Completed files are due by February 9. The initial submission process is relatively simple, nominators must complete a one page form and submit a nomination letter. Self-nomination is permitted. Please also make note of the world wide web home page for the Grawemeyer World Order Award. This location hosts some useful information about the nomination and selection processes and material about past winners and their prize-winning work. Additions are made periodically. The address for the web page is: http://www.grawemeyer.org
CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURE: If you would like an e-mail copy of a short new IEEP paper entitled ‘The International Climate Change Negotiations, Agriculture and the EU’ please send an e-mail with ‘climate & agriculture paper’ in the subject heading to jhyvarinen@hotmail.com (if you have any problems, you can also use jhyvarinen@ieeplondon.org.uk).
UNDERSTANDING AMERICA’S CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY: REALPOLITIK, PLURALISM, AND ETHICAL NORMS. OCEES Research Paper No 15, June 1998, ISBN 1 899764 18 6, 101 pages. Paul G. Harris, author of this report, has several remaining copies, which he will supply to anyone willing to pay for shipping. If you would like a copy of the report, please send a cheque for that amount drawn on a US bank, or the equivalent in Pounds Sterling (UK bank) or Hong Kong Dollars (Hong Kong bank). Make the cheque payable to P. Harris, and send to Dr. Paul Harris, Project on Environmental Change & Foreign Policy, Department of Politics & Sociology, Lingnan University, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR; Tel: (852) 2616 7199 or 7169 or 7192; Fax: (852) 2891 7940; Email: pharris@ln.edu.hk
ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES OF EU EASTERN ENLARGEMENT: Environmental Studies Workshop organized by the Robert Schuman Centre at the European University Institute, Florence, Italy, May 25-26, 2001. CALL FOR PAPERS. The environment poses a crucial challenge to the Central and Eastern European countries that have applied for membership in the European Union. First, while the CEE candidate countries have made progress in alleviating the worst environ-mental legacies of the past, the level of pollution often remains higher than in the EU and in some cases creates serious externalities for the current EU member states. Second, the candidate countries strive to catch up with the level of economic growth of EU member states. Environmental harmonization with EU standards is costly and may be perceived as an obstacle to economic development. Third, some of the more recent EU environmental policies promoting new instruments are fundamentally at odds with the traditional policy styles of CEE countries. Applications should be sent to: Dr. Tanja A. Börzel, Coordinator for Environmental Studies, European University Institute, Via dei Roccettini 9, I-50016 San Domenico di Fiesole, Italy; email: boerzel@datacomm.iue.it. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2001. Prospective participants will be notified by April 1, 2001. The European University Institute covers the local costs. Tavel subsidies are available, particularly for participants from CEE countries. For more information on the Environmental Programme of the Robert Schuman Centre, see: www.iue.it/RSC/ResearchRSC-2c1.htm. For more information on the Environmental Programme of the Robert Schuman Centre, visit our webpage: www.iue.it/RSC/ResearchRSC-2c1.htm.
POPULATION & ENVIRONMENT: The Population-Environment Research Network is a new internet resource for scientists and scholars that will go on-line in January of 2001 at the internet address www.populationenvironmentresearch.org. The Network is now soliciting contributions from researchers for recent publications, working papers, Bibliographies, conference presentations, datasets, project descriptions and other materials to enter into the Network’s database. Electronic and hardcopy materials are welcome. Please send electronic materials, bibliographic citations or URLs for on-line documents to cmarquette@earthlink.net. Please send hardcopy materials to the Washington Headquarters at the address below. Contributions are welcome from diverse disciplines including: Demography, Geography, Anthropology, History, Political Science, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies and Mathematics. To find out more about the Network in general contact the network coordinators. Population and Environment Research Network, Washington Headquarters, 4611 Bayard Road, Bethesda, MD 20816 USA, Network Coordinators: Catherine Marquette (email: cmarquette@earthlink.net) and Laura Murphy (email: llmurphy@neosoft.com)
CALL FOR PAPERS:
ECOLOGY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: THEORY AND APPLICATION. Reflections on the ecological dimension of international relations (IR) theory have appeared in increasing frequency over the past decade as theorists have sought to retrace the historical steps leading to the extant environmental crisis. This historical introspection necessarily extends to the development of political theories that are international or global in scope. An acute understanding of the ideas shaping the modern period seems essential in appraising the complexity of our globalized world and breaking new paths towards ecological sustainability. Eric Laferrière and Peter Stoett (co-authors of International Relations and Ecological Theory, 1999) seek contributors to a volume with the following topics:
· Part I: IR Theory and Nature
· Part II: The International in Ecopolitical Theory
· Part III: Applications: Selected Case Studies.
For further information and a detailed project description, contact the editors: Peter J. Stoett, Department of Political Science, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, H3G 1M8; Tel: 514 848 2116l; fax: 514 848 4072; E-mail: pstoett@vax2.concordia.ca or Eric Laferrière, Co-Chair, Department of Humanities, Philosophy and Religion; John Abbott College; P.O. Box 2000, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada H9X 3L9; Tel.: (514) 457-6610, Ext. 417; E-mail: eric@mail.johnabbott.qc.
ON THE WEB
HUMAN RIGHTS & GLOBALIZATION: Papers from the workshop on “Human Rights and Globalization: When Transnational Civil Society Hits the Ground,” held December 1-2, 2000 at UC-Santa Cruz, can be found at: http://www2.ucsc.edu/cgirs/conferences/humanrights/index.html
CYBER VOICES AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE: The website www.climatevoice.org has been launched by 16 organizations, including WWF, Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth. The site aims to send 10 million messages from the public to world political leaders demanding that they use the November summit to reduce the pollution that causes global warming.
EMISSIONS TRADING: The Business Council for Sustainable Energy has issued a paper on “Emissions Trading: Issues and Options for Domestic and International Markets.” A complete copy of the report and more information can be found at: http://www.bcse.org.
FAIR is an interactive model to explore various options for international regimes for differentiation of future commitments and to link these to global climate protection targets. The FAIR model was developed at the National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), The Netherlands, to support science – policy dialogues and long-term climate policy development. The FAIR model can be run at a PC and is free downloadable at: http://www.rivm.nl/FAIR/ or http://www.rivm.nl/fair/
INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION: The report of an IPIECA workshop held in Milan on “Opportunities, Issues and Barriers to the Practical Application of the Kyoto Mechanisms” is available on the IPIECA website, at: http://www.ipieca.org in the “what’s new” section.
COP-6 EXHIBIT: U.S. Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO) http://www.gcrio.org/. The US Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO) provides access to data and information on global environmental change research, adaptation/mitigation strategies and technologies, and global change related educational resources on behalf of the US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) and its participating Federal Agencies. GCRIO is implemented by The Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) at Columbia University.
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON BIODIVERSITY: The latest version of the Pacific Institute’s online bibliography on climate change (defined herein as global warming or ozone depletion) impacts on Biodiversity is available, with over 400 citations added since the last installment was posted in August. The bibliography can be found at: http://www.pacinst.org/wildlife.html
U.S. GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH: US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP)has unveiled its improved web site at http://www.usgcrp.gov
KYOTO & LDCs: Zhongxiang Zhang, “Meeting the Kyoto Targets: The Importance of Developing Country Participation,” (University of Groningen), at: http://papers.ssrn.com/paper.taf?abstract_id=247453
AFRICAN INDUSTRY & CLIMATE CHANGE: UNIDO has prepared a report on ‘African Industry & Climate Change’ Individual chapters of the report are available on-line at: https://www.unido.org/doc/330807.htmls
CLIMATE CHANGE NEGOTIATIONS: The Earth Negotiation Bulletin’s reports and summaries of the Hague meeting of the Conference of the Parties can be found at: http://www.iisd.ca/vol12/enb12163e.html
CLIMATE CHANGE, INDUSTRY & AFRICA: Presentation as SB-13 by UNIDO, at:https://www.unido.org/doc/331284.htmls
SD-ONLINE: at: http://susdev.eurofound.ie
U.S. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS: The U.S. EPA has posted the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 – 1998 on its global warming website, at: http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/publications/emissions/us2000/index.html
FORESTRY & KYOTO: The Forestry Project at IIASA (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis) has produced several papers/reports related to the Kyoto Protocol. The latest paper is titled “The Forgotten Obligations in the Kyoto Negotiations” and can be found at: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/Research/FOR/
QUANTIFYING KYOTO: The Royal Institute of International Affairs presents materials from its workshop on Quantifying Kyoto at: http://www.riia.org/Research/eep/quantifying.html
WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL LIBRARY: The New Zealand Digital Library Project of the University of Waikato, New Zealand has recently launched this online library containing hyperlinks to environmental resources. At present, the library contains some 400 publications (45,000 pages) of “ideas and solutions in the fields of Agriculture, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Environmental Impact Assessment, Energy, Health, Natural Resources, Policy, Sustainable Development, Waste Management and Water.” The online library is searchable and may be queried using key words, title, subject, or organization. Typical returns include hyperlinked documents or summaries of documents. See: http://www.nzdl.org/fast-cgi-bin/library?a=p&p=about&c=envl
TRIO: The North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation launches Trio 5 October 2000, the online newsletter of the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation. See: http://www.cec.org/trio.
JI & EMISSIONS TRADING: “Will Joint Implementation Survive International Emissions Trading? Distinguishing the Kyoto Mechanisms” a paper by Josef Janssen, Institute for Economy and the Environment at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. See: www.iwoe.unisg.ch/kyoto under “publications”
EMISSIONS MARKETING ASSOCIATION: The Fourth Annual Fall Meeting and International Conference of the Emissions Marketing Association (EMA) took place from 2-3 October 2000, in Toronto, Canada. Co-sponsored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), TransAlta, and Ontario Power Generation, the meeting was attended by 220 participants, including industry representatives, emissions trading brokers, government officials and academics. The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has prepared a report of this meeting, with photos, available at http://www.iisd.ca/sd/ema/fall4/.
WATER WARS ON THE WEB: The Pacific Institute announces the posting of an on-line chronology of water-related conflicts from 1500 AD to the present on its subsidiary site, www.worldwater.org. Initially developed for the biennial water report The World’s Water (Island Press, Washington DC), we are now making updated information regularly available on the World’s Water website. See: http://www.worldwater.org/conflictIntro.htm.
WATER LAW: The International Water Law Project (IWLP) announces the launching of its new dedicated and redesigned website, at: www.internationalwaterlaw.org.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE! The Pacific Institute maintains the “Environmental Justice Resources on the Internet” page, which includes more than 100 links to local, national and international resources in this context, including institutional sites, publications, and databases. The site is updated on a monthly basis and IS always seeking new links. See: http://www.pacinst.org/ej.html
SUSTAINABILITY? IN STAFFORDSHIRE? The very successful and mostly voluntary Local Agenda 21 process in Staffordshire has been relaunched as “Sustainable Staffordshire.” See: http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/sustainablestaffordshire
RFF’S WEATHERVANE at: http://www.weathervane.rff.org.
Recent articles include:
· “Emissions Trading Systems for Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Research Needs and Priorities”
· “How Much Climate Change Is Too Much? An Economics Perspective”
· “The Role of Renewable Resources in U.S. Electricity Generation-Experience and Prospects”
CLIMATE CHANGE–HOW THE DUTCH DO IT. “Climate Change: Solution in Sight – ADutch Perspective,” at: http://www.ce.nl/bg.pdf.
SEDAC: The Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC), which hosts HDGEC, recently began a monthly electronic newsletter. Issues can be viewed at: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/snews.html
ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURE INDICATORS ONLINE: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Economic Research Service has published a compendium of information and indicators called Agricultural Resources and Environmental Indicators (AREI). The latest version of the AREI is available from the website at: http://www.ers.usda.gov/briefing/arei/index.htm. The USDA has also completed a report identifies trends in land, water, and biological resources and commercial input use, reports on the condition of natural resources used in the agricultural sector, and describes and assesses public policies that affect conservation and environmental quality in agriculture. The latest version of report is available at the website http://www.ers.usda.gov.
CANADA & CDM: The Pembina Institute has released a case study on the potential role that could be played by the Canadian government and Canada’sindustry sector in the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).The report includes an assessment of the potential Canadian demand for CDM credits and of potential Canadian technology transfer to Asia. The report, entitled Canada’s Potential Role in the Clean Development Mechanism, can be downloaded from the Pembina Institute’s web site at http://www.pembina.org/pubs/canadacdm.htm
EFFECTIVENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS: The final Conference within the EU-financed, three-year, Concerted Action Programme on the Effectiveness of International Environmental Agreements and EU Legislation was held in Barcelona, Spain on November 9-11, 2000. Conference proceedings will be published on the FNI website: www.fni.no. For more information about the Conference, contact Maryanne Rygg (maryanne.rygg@fni.no) or Jørgen Wettestad, the Coordinator of this CA programme (jorgen.wettestad@fni.no).
ENVIRONMENTAL DATABASES: Five databases are available for free online from the Syracuse Research Corporation (SRC) a not-for-profit research and development firm. The ozone depletion potentials database (1) contains experimental Global Warming Potentials (GWPs) and Ozone Depletion Potentials (ODPs) compiled from the open literature. It is searchable by CAS Registry number, and a lookup table for CAS numbers is provided. The Toxic Substances Control Act Test Submissions (TSCATS) database (2) is a collection of unpublished technical reports submitted by Industries to the Environmental Protection Agency since 1985. Both environmental effect and health effect studies on over 8,000 chemicals are included. It’s searchable by CAS number, chemical formula, or study type. Results give the experimental abstract, if available. The Logkow Program (3), an interactive demo, will calculate log P (octanol-water partition coefficient) and retrieve experimental log P data from an experimental database of 13,000 compounds. Because the database uses SRC’s LogKow/KowWin program, inquiries should be submitted in SRC’s SMILES notation (an example page is linked) but can also be submitted as CAS numbers. The Environmental Fate Database (which was reviewed previously in the March 29, 2000 _Scout Report for Science and Engineering_) contains five subcategories of data on the environmental fate of toxic substances. Finally, The Physical Properties Database (5) contains chemical structures, names, and properties for over 25,000 chemicals. Entries are arranged by CAS number. [HCS] You can find these data bases at: http://esc.syrres.com
TIEMPO: Issue 36/37 of the bulletin Tiempo: Global Warming and the Third World is on-line at: http://www.cru.uea.ac.uk/tiempo/floor0/recent/. The “Impact of El Nino and La Nina on Southeast Asia” can be found at: http://www.cru.uea.ac.uk/tiempo/floor0/briefing/igcn/igcn2000.htm
BUSINESS VIEWS ON THE KYOTO PROTOCOL: A new supplement to Environmental Finance magazine examines what industry wants and fears from the Climate Change negotiations in The Hague. For a free copy, simply send your mailing address to: info@environmental-finance.com EMISSION CREDITS: BP, in conjunction with PricewaterhouseCoopers, has recently completed a study on credit based emissions reduction projects. The study was initiated to explore important issues surrounding the ‘additionality requirement’ (including the establishment of baselines) and to examine how emissions reduction credits could drive the economics of introducing cleaner technologies. A number of existing and planned projects were selected as case studies. The report is called ‘Credit based emission reduction projects – learning by practical engagement’ and a copy of the report can be downloaded from the BP website: http://BP_Information_Centre.htm
RIO + 10: Policy Briefing Note on International Environmental Policy-Making and Transatlantic Co-operation, Setting the Agenda for Rio+10. Report from the Ecologic workshop in Lisbon, containing a wide range of concrete policy recommendations that should be promoted as elements of a more constructive and forward looking agenda for international environment and development co-operation, particularly with a view to the upcoming “Rio+10” – Conference in June 2002, the “World Summit on Sustainable Development”. The document may be downloaded from:http://www.ecologic.de/downloads/2000/Rio+10_Policy_Paper.pdf
REPORT ON OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES: Production and Consumption of Ozone Depleting Substances 1986-1998 (Author: Sebastian Oberthür). Global consumption of ODS has been reduced by about 80 per cent since the introduction of international controls. Progress has not only been achieved in industrialized countries, but has now also become clearly visible indeveloping countries. However, much remains to be done to eventually end the use of ODS in all parts of the world. Low-volume consuming developing countries may face particular challenges in complying with the phase-out schedules under the Montreal Protocol. Also, especially HCFC and methyl bromide use in industrialized countries remains at high levels. Free copies of the report can be received by writing to: proklima@gtz.de. The report will also shortly be available at www.gtz.de/proklima.
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BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS
Matthew R. Auer, “Who Participates in Global Environmental Governance: Partial Answers from International Relations Theory,” Policy Sciences 33 (2): 155-180.
Steven Bernstein. 2000. “Ideas, Social Structure, and the Compromise of Liberal Environmentalism.” European Journal of International Relations 6 (4):464-512.
Alan Carter, A RADICAL GREEN POLITICAL THEORY (London and New York: Routledge, 1999). Paul F. Diehl & Nils Petter Gleditsch, eds, Environmental Conflict (Westview, 2001).
Neil E. Harrison, Constructing Sustainable Development (Albany , NY: SUNY Press, 2000).
Neil E. Harrison, “From the Inside Out: Domestic Influences on U.S. Global Environment Policy,” in U.S. Climate Change Policy, ed. Paul G. Harris (New York: St. Martin’s, 2000).
Neil E. Harrison, “Joint Implementation: The Liberal Political Economy of Climate Change,” in Growing Pains: Environmental Management in Developing Countries, ed. Walter Wehrmeyer and Jacob Mulugetta (Sheffield, UK: Greenleaf Publishing, 1999).
Michael Klare, “Resource Competition and World Politics in the 21st Century,” Current History, Dec. 2000, pp. 403-407.
Anita Krajnc, “Popular Environmental Education: Lessons From the Labor and Civil Rights Movements. ” New Political Science, Vol. 22, No. 3, September 2000, pp. 341-360.
Hermann Ott & Wolfgang Sachs, “Ethical Aspects of Emissions Trading”. Contribution to the World Council of Churches Consultation on “Equity and Emission Trading – Ethical and Theological Dimensions”, Saskatoon, Canada, May 9-14, 2000, (at: http://wupperinst.org, just press the “welcome” button).
Daniel M. Schwartz, Tom Deligiannis, and Thomas Homer-Dixon, “The Environment and Violent Conflict: A Response to Gleditsch’s Critique and Some Suggestions for Future Research,” in Paul F. Diehl and Nils Petter Gleditsch eds., Environmental Conflict (Westview, Nov. 2000). The article also appears in a slightly revised format in the latest edition of the Environmental Change and Security Project Report, Issue 6, Summer 2000: pp. 77-94 — available on the web at: http://ecsp.si.edu.
Vacliv Smil, “The Energy Question, Again,” Current History, Dec. 2000, pp. 408-412.
Niklaus Steiner, Arguing About Asylum (New York: St. Martin’s, 2000).
Political Stability and Energy Cooperation in the Mediterranean, Antonio Marquina and Hans Günter Brauch (Editors), UNISCI (Spain) and AFES-PRESS (Germany).
“Symposium on Emerging Issues in Environmental Policy and Management Education,” Journal of Public Affairs Education, Vol. 6, No. 2 (April, 2000).
· “Introduction” (by Clare Ginger and Curtis Ventriss, pp. 79-81).
· “Disciplinary Integration in Graduate Environmental and Natural Resources Education” (by Clare Ginger and Deane Wang, pp. 83-94).
· “The Concept of Scale in Environmental Affairs: Tools for Teachers” (by Matthew R. Auer, pp. 95-104).
· “Teaching Environmental Planning and Policy by Linking Theory and Praxis”(by Jaap Vos, pp. 105-113).
· This issue also features two review essays: “Emerging Issues in Environmental Thought and Management: Where Do We Go from Here?” (by Curtis Ventriss, pp. 115-122) and “Environmental Finance: Sowing Intellectual Seeds to Cultivate a New Field” (by Craig L. Johnson, pp. 123-128).
Stefan Schaltegger and Roger Burritt, CONTEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING: ISSUES, CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE (Greenleaf Publishing, 2000).
“International Emissions Trading Rules as a Compliance Tool: What is Necessary, Effective, and Workable?” Environmental Law Reporter, Vol. 30, pp. 10837-10855 (October 2000), at: http://www.vnf.com/content/Articles/EnvironmentalArticles.htm
“A Framework for Achieving Environmental Integrity and the Economic Benefits of Emissions Trading Under the Kyoto Protocol,” Environmental Law Reporter, Vol. 30, pp. 11061-11070 (November 2000), at: http://www.vnf.com/content/Articles/EnvironmentalArticles.htm
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JOBS, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT: The Environmental Program of the University of Vermont, in conjunction with the School of Natural Resources and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, seeks two energetic interdisciplinary teacher-scholars committed to advocating, demonstrating, inspiring and studying environmentally sustainable activities and ways of thinking to fill full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin in the Fall of 2001. The successful candidates must have: (a) a Ph.D., (b) demonstrated interdisciplinary experience and skills among the perspectives of the sciences, social studies, and/or the humanities and arts, (c) a knowledge of and sensitivity for cultural diversity, (d) a commitment to environmental and social justice, and (e) the ability to work closely with students and faculty from across the campus and community.
Qualified candidates would have teaching and research expertise in one of these areas: Position #1: Environmental policy, environmental law, and/or environmental conflict mediation; knowledge of New England issues is desirable.
Position #2: Global and international environmental issues with an emphasis on political and economic perspectives.
For additional information see http://www.uvm.edu/~envprog. The review of applications will begin November 15th and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vita, a statement regarding the role of interdisciplinary approaches in resolving environmental problems, and three letters of reference to:
Stephanie Kaza, Chair, Search Committee, Environmental Program, 153 South Prospect Street, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 05401. Questions may be directed to Professor Kaza at skaza@zoo.uvm.edu.
LECTURER IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, UNIVERSITY OF KENT AT CANTERBURY, DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, BRUSSELS SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES. Applications are invited for a post of Lecturer in International Relations for appointment for an initial period of three years, preferably by March 31, 2001 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applicants with a research and teaching interest in International Conflict Analysis or international Political Economy will be at an advantage. The appointment will be made on the Lecturer A/B scale (£18,731 – £30,967 p.a.). The appointment is tenable at the Department’s Brussels School of International Studies (BSIS) in Belgium. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor A.J.R. Groom, Head of Department, direct line: 44 (0) 1227 823439, or to Dr. Jarrod Wiener, Director, BSIS, direct line: 32 (0)2 629 2706. application forms and further particulars are available from The Personnel Office, The Registry, The University, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ,Tel: (01227 475482 24-Hour Answer Phone) or (01227 764000, Ext. 3915) quoting reference number A01/44. The closing date for applications is Friday January 5th, 2001.
DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS: The Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation. Two fellowships will be awarded to outstanding students whose dissertation is in the area(s) of environmental public policy and/or environmental conflict resolution. Fellowships carry a stipend of a maximum of $24,000 and are not renewable. Applicants must be United States citizens, permanent resident aliens, or U.S. nationals. The fellowship must be used for the final year of writing the dissertation. Funds may not be used for field research and all applicants must have completed all coursework, passed all preliminary exams, and had the dissertation research proposal or plan approved by January 15. Selection criteria include: scholarly excellence, quality of project design, originality of project, scholarly significance of project, feasibility of project and proposed schedule, potential of applicant to make a significant contribution to field, applicant personal commitment to environmental public policy and/or environmental conflict resolution. Deadline: January 15, 2001. To request an application, write fax, call or e-mail: Morris K. Udall Dissertation Fellowship Program, 2201 North Dodge Street, P.O. Box 4030,Iowa City, IA 52243-4030; fax: 319-337-1294; phone: 319-341-2332; email: udall@act.org
DUKE UNIVERSITY, CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Deadline, January 1, 2001). The Center for Environmental Solutions, a new multidisciplinary research center being launched at Duke University, invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director. The Center will build on and catalyze Duke’s existing strengths, connecting its Nicholas School of the Environment with numerous faculty working on environmental issues in such diverse disciplines as economics, political science, sociology, public policy, law, ethics, medicine, business, decision sciences, engineering, biology, botany, ecology, toxicology, risk analysis, and other fields. The successful candidate will have expertise on environmental policy issues, and a commitment to finding environmental solutions; have an ability to manage staff, budget, space, and interoffice relations; and, understanding of how government institutions and non- governmental organizations function. A candidate should submit a cover letter highlighting relevant strengths, a curriculum vita, and the names of three references. The deadline for application is January 1, 2001. Send nominations, applications and requests for information to Jonathan B. Wiener, Professor, Duke Law School & Nicholas School of the Environment, Box 90360, Durham, North Carolina 27708-0360, ph. (919) 613-7054, fax (919) 613-7231, email wiener@law.duke.edu. Visit the website at http://www.law.duke.edu/fac/wiener
NOAA CLIMATE CHANGE POST-DOCS: NOAA Climate and Global Change PostDoc Program for 2001 is now soliciting applications from postdoctoral candidates. The applications are due on January 15, 2001. Along with several areas in the physical sciences, the program is interested in encouraging applications from those researching the human dimensions of climate variability and change. The program specifically requests applications that address the following: improving our understanding of how humans adapt to climate, which includes the social and economic responses to both current climate variability and potential long-term changes in climate, as well as the potential use of climate information to improve human welfare. A researcher from the human dimensions community is a member of the small selection committee, although this is an extremely competitive program. Applications are submitted to UCAR, and further information can be found at http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/01cgc.html
MIT ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY TENURED FACULTY POSITION: The Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) invites applications for a senior faculty position (tenured) in Environmental Policy. The appointment will start in fall 2001. The applicant should be conducting research on the economic, legal, social, and/or political dimensions of environment, natural resources, and/or related energy issues. The successful applicant is expected to expand upon the environmental research and teaching strengths in the department. Applicants should have an excellent research record, be able to teach collaborating with colleagues from other disciplines within the greater MIT community on problems of the environment. Please submit a curriculum vitae, two publications, and a letter indicating the scope of interest in and qualifications for the position. Also provide three names and addresses of references. Mail the requested material to: Professor Karen R. Polenske, Head of the Environmental Search Committee, c/o Ms. Holly Kosisky, Building 9, Room 519, MIT, Cambridge, MA 02139. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2001.
EAST-WEST CENTER: Several positions are available:
POSITION 1. Fellow/Senior Fellow, Environmental Policy. Levels 12, 13, or14 (Equivalent to Associate Professor or Professor). The successful candidate should have a strong record of policy-relevant research and publication on environmental policy and institutional issues of broad significance to the Asia-Pacific region. Specific interests might include energy related atmospheric pollution, climate change negotiations, environmental assessment and public policy, and the roles institutions play in causing and confronting global environmental changes. Candidates with a graduate degree (or equivalent experience) in economics, political science, or law or related fields with a specialization in environmental issues are preferred.
POSITION 2. Fellow/Senior Fellow, Pollution. Levels 12, 13, or 14 (Equivalent to Associate Professor or Professor). The successful candidate should have a strong record of policy relevant research and publication in the areas of urban and related pollution and development issues. Specific interests might include transnational atmospheric pollution, and energy, water, transportation, waste-related urban pollution and related public health and safety considerations in the Asia-Pacific region. Qualifications should include quantitative research and experience with urban and/or regional pollution models or environmental aspects of urban planning and development. Candidates with graduate degrees (or equivalent experience) in both science and environmental policy/economics or closely related fields are preferred.
POSITION 3: Population and Health Studies. Levels 11,12,13 (Equivalent to Assistant or Associate Professor). Research in Population and Health Studies focuses on understanding how demographic and health factors interact with social, economic, cultural, environmental, and political conditions. To further strengthen its research capacity, the East-West Center is searching for highly qualified candidates for a new position in the area of population and health studies. The Center’s primary interest is in a candidate who has demonstrated a strong grounding in policy-relevant research in the behavioral and epidemiological aspects of health and/or the interaction of health, population, and the environment. Applications will also be considered from candidates with background and experience in policy-relevant research in one or more of the following areas: 1) internal and international migration (including refugee issues); 2) population aging and its implications; 3) marriage, family, and gender issues; and 4) population and economic development.
Applications for any of these positions must include:
· A cover letter documenting relevant interests, qualifications,experience, and future research plans
· Curriculum vitae
· One writing sample (not exceeding 15,000 words)
· Three letters of recommendation.
These should be sent to: Human Resources Office, East-West Center 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96848-1601, USA, FAX: (808) 944-7970.
The position applied for must be clearly indicated in the covering letter. Applications received by January 15, 2001 will receive full consideration. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The EWC retains the right not to fill positions. For further information http://www.ewc.hawaii.edu/about-eo.asp.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, HARVARD: Senior Positions in International Development at Harvard University As part of a search for up to three new senior positions in International Development, Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government is searching for candidates in the field of sustainable development. The successful candidate is expected to be appointed to a position of full professor, and to play a leadership role in shaping the university-wide program in sustainable development based in Harvard’s Center for International Development. The search will concentrate in the policy-defined sub-field of agriculture/food security/living resources/ecosystems. Candidates will be sought from both the natural sciences and social sciences, with a strong policy interest in problems of developing countries being a requirement in both cases. All candidates should have a demonstrated interest in working in a cross-disciplinary setting. Inquiries and nominations should be sent to the search coordinator: Meredith Burwell, meredith_burwell@harvard.edu, Center for International Development at Harvard University79 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge MA 01238 USA, at: http://www.cid.harvard.edu
DEVELOPMENT STUDIES/GEOGRAPHY, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY: The Department of Geography and Urban Studies, is inviting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position starting in Fall 2001 for an emerging interdisciplinary graduate program in Development Studies. Applications are sought from candidates who will specialize in Third World issues with a focus on urban, environmental, planning, and/or policy aspects. Regional specialization open. An additional attribute, such as the ability to teach methodology courses, or substantial project / field experience, or success with obtaining external funding, will be a plus. The successful candidate will participate in establishing the Development Studies curriculum, be an active scholar in development, and will teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including large introductory courses. Send application letter and c.v., and arrange to send three letters of reference by January 15, 2001, to Sanjoy Chakravorty, Chair of the Search Committee, Geography and Urban Studies, 309 Gladfelter Hall (025-27), Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa 19122, USA.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, EMORY UNIVERSITY: The new Department of Environmental Studies at Emory University invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of environmental policy and development. The department offers an interdisciplinary and integrative program of teaching and research on issues of the environment. Candidates who blend ecological and social/political theory with applications in conservation and development issues are sought. Viable candidates should have a doctorate in applied ecology, environmental studies, political science, economics, sociology, or management. Successful candidates will be responsible for courses in environmental policy, conservation and development, as well as courses in their own specialty. Candidates must be committed to quality teaching of undergraduates and to teaching in an interdisciplinary environment. They must also be committed to developing a rigorous research program. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a one-page statement of research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees to the following address. Review of applications will begin 15 January 2001. Chair, Search Committee, Department of Environmental Studies, 1715 N. Decatur Rd., Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322; Phone: 404-727-2429. See: http://www.emory.edu/COLLEGE/ENVS>http://www.emory.edu/COLLEGE/ENVS
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY POST-DOC IN WASHINGTON, DC: Center for Science, Policy, and Outcomes in Washington, DC seeks Postdoctoral Research Scholars for one-year terms beginning late spring or summer 2001. The Center supports research, education, and policy development to enhance linkages between science and societal outcomes. Potential research areas include: environment, human health, technology, standards of living/quality of life, international development, and governance. Candidates with multidisciplinary (policy plus scientific/technical) and/or multi-sectoral (academic plus gov/private sector) experience are particularly encouraged to apply. The Center will also host Residency Fellows supported by outside funding conducting relevant research. Send CV, letter of research and policy interests, and two letters of reference to: Post-Doc Search, Center for Science, Policy, and Outcomes, 1 Thomas Circle, NW, Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20005. Supervising faculty: Michael Crow, Barry Bozeman, Dan Sarewitz. For more information: http://www.cspo.org/whoweare/jobs.html or e-mail ajs247@columbia.edu.
UC-BERKELEY: The S.V. Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowships in Natural Resource Economics will be awarded for the 2001-2002 academic year to support advanced research at the University of California, Berkeley. Applications are open, but not limited, to scholars working in the areas of Agricultural & Natural Resource Economics, Business, Energy Studies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Geography, Law, Natural Resource Management, Public Health, and Public Policy. Preference will be given to proposals whose orientation is broadly institutional or historical, and which are conceptually and theoretically innovative. Proposals with a primarily statistical or econometric orientation are not eligible for consideration. Two types of awards are available: I. A one-year postdoctoral award with a stipend of $30,000, renewable for a second year. It is expected that the applicant will possess a Ph.D. conferred within the past five years; II. A one-year award to support a professional or sabbatical leave from an academic or professional position, providing support not to exceed $30,000 without option to renew. Applicants for sabbatical fellowships must have received their Ph.D. within the last ten years, no exceptions. Both types of fellowships include $2,000 toward research-related expenses and one-way economy airfare for each fellow and his/her immediate family. Application Procedure: Applications should be received, in triplicate, by Thursday, February 1, 2001. Further information about this award can be found at the following web address: http://www.chance.berkeley.edu/research/Funding/ciriacy.html. Questions may be directed to Kristen Jensen by e-mail at kjensen@uclink.berkeley.edu or by phone at (510) 643-4797. Results will be announced in April 2001.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF THE REDLANDS: The University of Redlands (www.redlands.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Environmental Studies. The successful candidate will have an interdisciplinary perspective and the ability to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses, including an introductory course in environmental studies and a student-faculty problem-solving clinic. Teaching load is 6 courses per year, with opportunities for an intensive seminar or travel course during the January interim. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in environmental science/ studies or in a closely related field, such as environmental policy, management, planning, geography, or design. Teaching experience is required, along with evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarship. Desirable qualifications for this position include: expertise in environmental problem solving in Southern California and familiarity with environmental conditions and programs in at least one developing country; publications that demonstrate a capacity to integrate environmental knowledge and perspectives from the sciences, social sciences, and humanities; the ability to thrive in a multi-disciplinary program, within a small private university, where excellence in teaching is highly valued. Applicants should send a letter addressing their teaching and research interests; current CV; 3 letters of reference; and a sample of professional writing to: Dr. Monty Hempel, Chair, EVST Search Committee, PO Box 3080, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA 92373-0999. Review of applications will begin November 20, 2000. The position is open until filled.
RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE is offering a number of fellowships and internships for 2001-2002 and summer 2001. These include: · Gilbert F. White Postdoctoral Fellowship (application deadline is Feb. 28, 2001);
· Joseph L. Fisher Dissertation Fellowships (Feb. 28, 2001);
· Walter O. Spofford, Jr. Memorial Internship for summer 2001 (March 9, 2001);
· Summer Internship Program (2001; March 15, 2001).
For more information, see:http://www.rff.org/about_rff/fellowships_internships.htm and http://www.rff.org/about_rff/internships.htm.
IPPC: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Technical Support Unit for the National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Programme (NGGIP) seeks a Head for the programme at Institute for Global Environmental Strategies in Kamiyamaguchi, Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Information can be found at: http://www.ipcc-nggip.iges.or.jp/recruit.htm. Closing date is: 26 January 2001
DEAN OF FORESTRY AND THE FOREST ENVIRONMENT. Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario wishes to appoint a Dean of Forestry and the Forest Environment. The Dean will be responsible for the planning, management and administration of the Faculty. The successful candidate will have appropriate academic credentials as well as management experience and a record of distinction in academic and/or related professional settings. Research experience is required. The candidate will be conversant with current forestry and natural resource issues. He or she will have contacts within the profession, industry and related fields, and within government, and national and international agencies. The Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment focuses on environmental simulation and GIS related to forests. Submit application including three references to Dr. Mary Louise Hill, Chair, Search Committee, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1, fax (807) 345-8075, email mary.louise.hill@lakeheadu.ca
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, VIRGINIA, DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & PUBLIC POLICY: Applications are invited for the position of Director of the Environmental Science and Public Policy Program (ESPP). Starting in Fall 2001, the program will become a free standing unit within the College of Arts and Sciences. A core ESPP faculty will be established, and the Director will report directly to the Dean. The new unit will also house an undergraduate general education course, and graduate and undergraduate certificate programs in Environmental Management. To provide dynamic leadership to the program in its new role, we seek a Director who has a distinguished record of publication and funding, significant administrative experience, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary program development. PhD required. Field of specialization and discipline are open. George Mason is a state university located about 15 miles from Washington, D.C. in the midst of one of the largest concentrations of high technology companies in the nation. Candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Rick Diecchio, ESPP Director Search Committee, Mail Stop, 1E2 George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 4444. Seethe website at http://www.gmu.edu/~espp.
U.C. CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA SEEKS DEAN OF ENVIRONMENT The University ofCalifornia at Santa Barbara invites nominations and applications for theposition of Dean of the Donald Bren School of Environmental Science andManagement. The Dean takes a leadership role in strategic planning andfaculty development, and has responsibilities for budget and administrationof the School as well as development and advancement. The Dean reports to the Executive Vice Chancellor, and sits on the Council of Deans and Provosts to ensure representation of the Bren School in academic planning for the campus as a whole. Applicants should have an outstanding record of scholarly achievement or, in exceptional circumstances, be recognized as an outstanding leader in environmental problem solving. Additional qualifications include: a broad understanding of the science, policy and management aspects of environmental issues; an appreciation of the nature of both professional and academic degree programs; experience in strategic planning; and a demonstrated ability to interface effectively with educational, governmental and industrial institutions.. Expressions of interest should be submitted to Prof. G. E. Lucas, Chair, Search Committee for the Dean of the Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management Office of Academic Personnel, Cheadle Hall 5109, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California 93106, or see http://www.bren.usb.edu
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MONTREAL PROTOCOL SCHOLARS: Stephen Anderson is assembling a list of scholars because he is the co-author currently writing the official United Nations history of the Montreal Protocol and is planning a conference of Montreal Protocol scholars. Interested scholars can contact him at: Stephen O. Andersen, Director of Strategic Climate Projects, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20460; (1-202) 564-9069 phone; (1-202) 565-2135 fax; andersen.stephen@epa.gov
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: Wil Burns of the Pacific Institute is developing a selected list of climate change resources for a broad range of audiences (www.pacinst.org/ccresource.html), and is seeking URLs to pages that should be included on the site. This can include personal course pages if there’s a reasonable (tenable?) assurance that the addresses won’t prove to be ephemeral over the next year or two. Send suggestions to: wburns@pacinst.org.
