Global Climate Change

by Hoffman, Andrew J.

• ISBN13: 9780787941031
• ISBN10: 0787941034
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-01-01
• Publisher: Jason Aronson Inc

Summary

From the front lines of the global warming debate, this book brings together senior perspectives from government, industry, academia and environmental organizations in a provocative discussion of the challenges and implications of our changing climate.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi	(4)
The Editor	xv	(2)
The Contributors and Participants	xvii
1. Introduction: Background Issues and Overview	1	(40)
Andrew J. Hoffman
PART ONE Senior-Level Perspectives on Climate Change	41	(84)
2. The Safe Climate, Sound Business Challenge: Solutions for a Sustainable Future	41	(8)
Jonathan Lash
3. A Call for Common Sense: The Potential Impact of Climate Change Legislation on the U.S. Pulp and Paper Industry	49	(4)
Roger W. Stone
4. Climate Change: The New Agenda	53	(10)
John Browne
5. An Electric Utility Perspective on Climate Change	63	(9)
Richard Abdoo
6. Policy Prescriptions from the Oil Industry	72	(6)
Dennis R. Parker
7. The Role of Judgment in Global Climate Change	78	(7)
Max H. Bazerman
Claire E. Buisseret
Kimberly A. Wade-Benzoni
8. The Importance of Flexibility Implemented Through Voluntary Commitments to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions	85	(7)
Patrick J. Mulchay
9. An Argument Against Flexibility: A 2000 Start Date and Short Budget Periods Provide Benefits to the Environment and Industry	92	(10)
Terence H. Thorn
10. The Unique Role of the U.S. Forest Products Industry in Mitigating Climate Change	102	(7)
The Honorable W. Henson Moore
11. An Insurance Industry Perspective on Climate Change	109	(7)
Eugene L. Lecomte
12. Finding New Ways to Think About the Environment and Economy	116	(9)
Magalen O. Bryant
Chandler Van Voorhis
PART TWO A Senior-Level Dialogue on Climate Change	125	(86)
13. Dialogue: Economic Implications of Climate Change Policy	125	(39)
The Scientific Debate Is Over: Now the International Community Must Respond	126	(8)
The Honorable Timothy E. Wirth
A Call for Action	134	(5)
Steven W. Percy
A Call for Restraint	139	(4)
Roger W. Stone
Stabilizing the Climate Is Not Costly, but Profitable	143	(21)
Amory B. Lovins
14. Dialogue: Seeking Common Ground	164	(29)
The Role of Voluntary Programs in Collaborative Climate Change Mitigation	164	(4)
James J. O'Connor
The Role of Research and Development in Setting Collaborative Climate Change Goals	168	(15)
Paul R. Portney
Integrating Industry Concerns into the U.S. Negotiating Framework	183	(10)
Dirk Forrister
15. Dialogue: Responding to the Public	193	(18)
Energy Efficiency, the "No-Regrets Policy," and Market Failures	194	(2)
Amory B. Lovins
The Need for "Where" and "When" Flexibility	196	(2)
Stephen C. Peck
Seeking Consensus Among Industry, Environmentalists, and Government	198	(13)
Richard L. Klimisch
PART THREE Closing Thoughts	211	(8)
16. The Art of Climate War: Industry's New Battle Plan	211	(4)
Andrew W. Bermingham
17. The Long Road to Institutional Change	215	(4)
Andrew J. Hoffman
Appendix: U.S. Draft Protocol Framework	219	(12)
Index	231