1. Research the Climate Change conventions from the last few years and write a summary explaining the following and presenting your own conclusions on recent events:
a. What the Summits have accomplished.
b. What you think will be the effects on the world and how we do things, especially in environmental compliance.
c. What they might have done differently, and might change this year.
d. Whether you predict it will be more successful than the Kyoto Accord of 1997.
e. What will happen when and if the United States renews its membership and support? What’s the latest status?
f. Cite your sources.
2. What can YOU do to improve what is happening to the climate? What do you think of CEA? Do you have something similar in your community?
3. Have you ever attended a call for public comment for a government project? Have you ever worked on a project that invited the public to comment at an open meeting? Research online and share the topic of one (in any area, on any project) that interests you. (A short answer for this one)
4. What is Environmental Justice? Are there any areas/regions in the country more affected than others? In the world? Why? Provide examples (links to news articles with a short summary).
Anyone else feel like the topics this week could be an entire course? I worked full time as a NEPA writer in the past, and it shows…
The many links in Weekly Assignments can get you started. Feel free to research further, just be sure to cite your sources
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