How did the U.S. come to collectively own over 600 million acres of land? How has that changed over time? 🔊
In this two-part special episode of the Scholars’ Circle, Doug Becker explores the history of public land in the United States. Over 600 million acres of land is collectively owned by the American people. What is the history of public lands and how is the...
Can environmental regulation save human kind from self-destruction?
By Mike Joy The role of environmental regulation is to prevent harm to the natural world, not only for its sake but to save humankind from self-destruction. The role of environmental regulation is to prevent harm to the natural world, not only for its sake but to...
Replacing the RMA: What are the challenges of the new legislation?
By Caroline Miller Part two of this two-part series looks at some of the areas where there are concerns about the impact of the proposed new RMA plans. This part will specifically address some of the areas where there are concerns about the impact of the proposed new...
Replacing the RMA: Will it be more of the same or something better?
By Caroline Miller This two-part series will look first at the demise of the RMA and its review before turning to what issues might arise in its replacement. When the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) came into operation it was hailed as ground breaking legislation...
Is deep sea mining bad for the environment? 🔊
The search for minerals is leading some corporations to begin mining the ocean floor, but scientists warn that this could devastate fragile ecosystems that will have repercussions that we still don’t understand. What is going on in the deep sea? What precautions...
Is New Zealand giving away control over its water?
By Mia Chung Water issues have come into the spotlight in recent years with foreign water bottling companies setting up plants in New Zealand, as Mia Chung explains. Water issues have come into the spotlight in recent years with foreign water bottling companies...
Q+A: Does the West’s oil consumption fuel dictatorships?
How do most of what we buy and consume help create wars as well as prop up dictatorships and systems of oppression? How can we change this? Maria Armoudian talks to Leif Wenar about blood oil and consumer choice. Leif Wenar is a chair of philosophy and law at Kings...
How can we help alleviate the water crisis? 🔊
The world is fast running out of freshwater, according to experts, and the results could be very grim in the form of wildfires, droughts, rationing, less food, and more hunger. The causes are linked to overconsumption and a growing human population. Thomas Kostigen...
What are the realities facing our water? 🔊
While water is a basic human right, some three billion people face water scarcity, and some countries are running out of water. Maria Armoudian explores the realities of water with Barbara Cosens and Rick Hogeboom. Barbara Cosens is a Professor of Law at the College...Subscribe by Email
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