Public deliberation over climate change has traditionally been
dominated by the natural and physical sciences. Is the planet
warming? To what degree, and is mankind responsible? How big a
problem is this, really? But concurrent with these debates is the
question of what should be done. Indeed, what can be done? Issues
of governance, including the political feasibility of certain
policies and their capacity for implementation, have received short
shrift in the conversation. But they absolutely must be addressed
as we respond to this unprecedented challenge. "Greenhouse
Governance" brings a much-needed public policy mindset to
discussion of climate change in America.
"Greenhouse Governance" features a number of America's
preeminent public policy scholars, examining some aspect of
governance and climate change. They analyze the state and influence
of American public opinion on climate change as well as federalism
and intergovernmental relations, which prove especially important
since state and local governments have taken a more active role
than originally expected. Specific policy issues examined include
renewable electricity standards, mandating greater vehicle fuel
economy, the "adaptation vs. mitigation" debate, emissions trading,
and carbon taxes.
The contributors do consider the scientific and economic
questions of climate policy but place special emphasis on political
and managerial issues. They analyze the role of key American
government institutions including the courts, Congress, and
regulatory agencies. The final two chapters put the discussion into
an international context, looking at climate governance challenges
in North America, relations with the European Union, and possible
models for international governance.
Contributors include Christopher Borick, Muhlenberg College;
Martha Derthick, University of Virginia; Kirsten Engel, University
of Arizona; Marc Landy, Boston College; Pietro Nivola, Brookings
Institution; Paul Posner, George Mason University; Leigh Raymond,
Purdue University; Walter Rosenbaum, University of Florida; Ian
Rowlands, University of Waterloo; Henrik Selin, Boston University;
Stacy VanDeveer, University of New Hampshire
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