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Children v. Dirty Business

William S. Becker | Posted 06.11.2012 | Green
Read More: Global Commons, Soil, Our Children's Trust, Common Law, Tom Vilsack, Lawsuits, Obama Administration, Atmosphere, Steven Chu, Climate Change, Water, National Association of Manufacturers, Gary Locke, Federal Court, Public Trust Doctrine, Oceans, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Lisa Jackson, Ken Salazar, Forests, Air, Green News
William S. Becker

On May 11, a group of children will face off against the Obama administration and the NAM, arguing that common law requires governments to protect critical natural resources on behalf of current and future generations.

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Reflecting on a Century of Progress and Problems

Robert Stavins | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Read More: Global Commons, Market-Based Environmental Policies, Environment, Green News
Robert Stavins

A century of economic growth and globalization have brought unparalleled improvements in societal well-being, but also unprecedented challenges to the carrying-capacity of the planet.

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Sino-U.S. Relations: Reconsider the Fundamentals

Eric C. Anderson | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: Global Commons, Liberty, Beijing, Foreign Affairs, Pursuit of Happiness, Political Philosophy, Washington DC, China, World News
Eric C. Anderson

Though Beijing and Washington appear to be operating under very similar fundamental principals, I would caution, against making too much of these philosophical similarities.

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