BIO 1000
THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT

Start: 9/12
On-line:  9/12 - 9/19
Wrap-up:  9/19
Work due:  9/19

What should the government's role be in protecting the environment?

• How much responsibility should each level (local, state, federal) of the government have?
• What are the limits?  What do you think they should be?
• If you had an environmental concern, who in the government would you contact? Why?

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Recent news stories

• For Protesters, Keystone Pipeline Is Line In Tar Sand

• In Jobs Debate, GOP Targets 'Regulatory Burdens'

Interviews

• The role of government
  • historical overview  video | audio only
  • Dr. Abele  video | audio only
  • Ms. Steljes  video | audio only
  • Ms. Bigelow  video | audio only
• The legislative branch
  • Congress  video | audio only
  • Working with a representative  video | audio only
• The executive branch  video | audio only
• The courts
  • early lawsuits  video | audio only
  • modern lawsuits  video | audio only
• Local government  video | audio only
• Regulations
  • carrot vs. stick  video | audio only
  • historical pendulum  video | audio only
  • overall impact  video | audio only
  • Reese on variability  video | audio only
  • Gordon on variability  video | audio only

On-line resources:

• U.S. Constitution
• Saving the Environment: Government, Friend or Foe?
• Yahoo! Directory: Regional Gov't Agencies
• "The New Rules Project"
• 2005 Budget Proposal (Federal Gov't)