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Climate Choices Discussion Guide

Concern about the disruption of the global climate has increased and society is now beginning to respond. The complexity of the issues, together with the global reach and long time frame of this problem present unique challenges for our political, social, and business institutions. Your informed civic participation is essential and will promote smart policy-making. It will help us make choices that are up to the challenge and that reflect our collective vision for the future.

Author: Phil Mitchell

Contributed by: Myriah Pahl

Tags: climate | climate change | environment | global warming

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Global Environment: Considering U.S. Policy

[ Abridged version ] Environmental policy is an issue that continues to challenge us. This resource offers a way to think about possible policy directions and the ramifications of each. Participants explore the four options presented, deliberate on the strengths and challenges of each, and then frame an “Option 5 “ that reflects their views. This material was developed for use in high school classes. Additional lesson plans and links to resources are available from the Choices Program at Brown University.

Author: Choices Program, Brown University

Contributed by: Susan Graseck

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Responding to Global Warming

A NIF-style issue book presenting three options to respond to global warming

Author: Bill Ball (supervising editor)

Contributed by: Bill Ball

Tags: climate change | environment | global warming | sustainability

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Smart Talk for Growing Communities: Meeting the Challenges of Growth and Development

For communities that are experiencing rapid population growth and/or expanding physical development -- the growing, often sprawling, "footprint" that a community makes on the land. This 5-session guide for public dialogue and problem solving also includes tips on involving public officials.

Author: Everyday Democracy

Tags: environment | growth & development | planning | sprawl

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The Energy Problem: Choices for an Uncertain Future

[ Abridged version ] An "Issue Brief" from a longer Issue Book prepared for the National Issues Forums. From the Introduction: "America's way of life seems threatened by unstable sources of energy, while many see growing evidence of environmental damage. As demands for energy escalate, both in this country and in rapidly developing nations, we may soon reach a point of no return. It is time to face the difficult choices that must be made to ensure a sustainable future."

Author: Brad Rourke

Contributed by: Brad Rourke

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Voter's Survival Kit (full kit includes all 6 issue guides)

It's election season again, and that means politicians are crossing the country to sell one thing: themselves. Public Agenda's Voter's Survival Kit is designed to help voters get past the spin with key facts, differing points of view, and the pros and cons of each approach. The Voter's Survival Kit is made up of six guides (also individually available) on issues like health care, immigration, the economy, Iraq, taxes, spending, federal debt, and climate change.

Author: Public Agenda

Contributed by: Shaheen Hasan

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Voter's Survival Kit: Climate Change Issue Guide

It's election season again, and that means politicians are crossing the country to sell one thing: themselves. Public Agenda's Voter's Survival Kit is designed to help voters get past the spin with key facts, differing points of view, and the pros and cons of each approach. The Voter's Survival Kit is made up of six guides and this one takes on energy. For the full kit visit http://www.everyday-democracy.org/Exchange/Guide.55.aspx

Author: Public Agenda

Contributed by: Shaheen Hasan

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