The interplay of energy, environment, and resources policy..
Synopsis: This course discusses the interplay of energy, environment, and resources policy. Attention is given to politics and administration of energy/ environment/ resources policy in the U.S. at all levels of government. Comparative and international aspects of the problem are also examined. Particular emphasis is given to the processes by which policy is formulated, implemented, and modified. Requirements: Class participation, a 1015 page analytical essay addressing themes (e.g. risk in decisionmaking; politics; science role; etc.) cutting across all of the readings. Students need to show how the readings relate to the themes chosen. Readings: The following readings are available at the Syracuse University Bookstore Harr, A Civil Action Vig and Kraft, Environmental Policy, 9th Edition Rosenbaum, American Energy Kolbert, The Sixth Extinction Goodell, The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World