WHY U.S. STATES BECAME LEADERS IN CLIMATE AND ENERGY
... The evidence proved counter to the political competition hypothesis. At the top of the state government hierarchy- regardless of the bureaucratic design of the state’s energy policy functions- is the governor. Morehouse and Jewel (2003) indicate that the “governor is responsible for defining the iss ...
... The evidence proved counter to the political competition hypothesis. At the top of the state government hierarchy- regardless of the bureaucratic design of the state’s energy policy functions- is the governor. Morehouse and Jewel (2003) indicate that the “governor is responsible for defining the iss ...
The Mutual Reinforcement of Media Selectivity and Effects: Testing
... warming—an issue which is increasingly politicized in the United States (McCright & Dunlap, 2011). Although Zhao (2009) examined the mutual influence between individuals’ media use and global warming perceptions, his study was based on cross-sectional data and was thus unable to test the full reinfo ...
... warming—an issue which is increasingly politicized in the United States (McCright & Dunlap, 2011). Although Zhao (2009) examined the mutual influence between individuals’ media use and global warming perceptions, his study was based on cross-sectional data and was thus unable to test the full reinfo ...
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... in the study (e.g., globalization, demography, the rise of new powers, the decay of international institutions, climate change, and the geopolitics of energy) may interact to generate challenges and opportunities for future decisionmakers. The study as a whole is more a description of the factors li ...
... in the study (e.g., globalization, demography, the rise of new powers, the decay of international institutions, climate change, and the geopolitics of energy) may interact to generate challenges and opportunities for future decisionmakers. The study as a whole is more a description of the factors li ...
Media Tales of Two Coastal Cities: Exploring the Coverage of Sea
... authorities and agencies that “seek to shape the conduct of human behavior” (p. 54). In addition to Louisiana’s history with corrupt politics, industry has represented one of these agencies of power, especially through its iconic meaning of wealth and success. Many political leaders are known to hav ...
... authorities and agencies that “seek to shape the conduct of human behavior” (p. 54). In addition to Louisiana’s history with corrupt politics, industry has represented one of these agencies of power, especially through its iconic meaning of wealth and success. Many political leaders are known to hav ...
Unilateralism in a Global Environment
... Krupp, the executive director of Environmental Defense, said, "The Bush Administration's approach of explore for oil and ignore the science on global warming leaves the U.S. increasingly isolated from the rest of the world. ...
... Krupp, the executive director of Environmental Defense, said, "The Bush Administration's approach of explore for oil and ignore the science on global warming leaves the U.S. increasingly isolated from the rest of the world. ...
Social Studies Standards and Suggestions for Climate
... Late in our process, another national level set of standards relevant to social studies was released, the C3 Framework. While we did not have time to conduct a thorough analysis of these standards, we did a quick analysis for references to climate or climate change. Because of time limitations, our ...
... Late in our process, another national level set of standards relevant to social studies was released, the C3 Framework. While we did not have time to conduct a thorough analysis of these standards, we did a quick analysis for references to climate or climate change. Because of time limitations, our ...
Electric Utilities and American Climate Policy: Lobbying by Expected
... in the name of various organizations. The behavior of Duke Energy highlights the importance of lobbying by individual electric utilities on climate policy. With 40% of America’s carbon dioxide emissions being generated in the power sector, few other industries have such a direct interest in the cont ...
... in the name of various organizations. The behavior of Duke Energy highlights the importance of lobbying by individual electric utilities on climate policy. With 40% of America’s carbon dioxide emissions being generated in the power sector, few other industries have such a direct interest in the cont ...
Used Video Slot Machines For Sale Brisbane Happy Days Slot
... Willard Mitt Romney was born in 1947 in Detroit, Michigan to former Governor of Michigan, George W. Romney and his wife, Lenore Romney. He was raised in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and attended Brigham Young University. When Willard was a sophomore in high school he participated in the campaign for h ...
... Willard Mitt Romney was born in 1947 in Detroit, Michigan to former Governor of Michigan, George W. Romney and his wife, Lenore Romney. He was raised in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and attended Brigham Young University. When Willard was a sophomore in high school he participated in the campaign for h ...
Clean Energy Economy - The Pew Charitable Trusts
... consumption—all of which will help meet the demands of a carbon-constrained economy. The flow of venture capital indicates which sectors are most attractive to investors and have the greatest growth potential. The number of jobs and businesses in Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency will grow over tim ...
... consumption—all of which will help meet the demands of a carbon-constrained economy. The flow of venture capital indicates which sectors are most attractive to investors and have the greatest growth potential. The number of jobs and businesses in Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency will grow over tim ...
“T Life in the Time of Surveillance C A T O
... his is the age of maximal surveillance,” says Bruce Schneier—the so-called “security guru” who spoke at Cato’s Second Annual Surveillance Conference in October. Surveillance is now ubiquitous and virtually unescapable for those who wish to enjoy the conveniences of modern life. And while the governm ...
... his is the age of maximal surveillance,” says Bruce Schneier—the so-called “security guru” who spoke at Cato’s Second Annual Surveillance Conference in October. Surveillance is now ubiquitous and virtually unescapable for those who wish to enjoy the conveniences of modern life. And while the governm ...
US presidents and the failure to ratify multilateral environmental
... to pursue such goals than prime ministers in parliamentary systems. Although the president has several unilateral tools at hand to pursue his policy agenda – including executive agreements, executive orders, presidential memoranda, proclamations, and signing statements (Cooper, 2002) – his authority ...
... to pursue such goals than prime ministers in parliamentary systems. Although the president has several unilateral tools at hand to pursue his policy agenda – including executive agreements, executive orders, presidential memoranda, proclamations, and signing statements (Cooper, 2002) – his authority ...
Parallelism worksheet
... 2. In his later years, the retired mailman continued to garden, to bake cookies, and watch professional wrestling on television. ...
... 2. In his later years, the retired mailman continued to garden, to bake cookies, and watch professional wrestling on television. ...
Since the advent of the industrial revolution 150
... increased by 10 percent; the concentration of CFC's has increased from zero 60 years ago at an average rate of 5 percent per year; and concentrations of tropospheric ozone continues to increase by one percent per year. ...
... increased by 10 percent; the concentration of CFC's has increased from zero 60 years ago at an average rate of 5 percent per year; and concentrations of tropospheric ozone continues to increase by one percent per year. ...