Social Dimensions of Climate Change (Ottawa, Ontario)
The controversial Kyoto Protocol on air pollution is meant for international, governmental action. This paper from the Caledon Institute argues that it must also incorporate community action to succeed. It raises a good question: does environmental restoration work better at the national or community level? Caledon answers that they are complementary; both are important.

UNEP Introduction to Agenda 21 (International)
Agenda 21 is the UN’s latest international agreement on the environment. Like the Kyoto Protocol, it’s meant to be implemented at the national level. It’s useful information to know, but Agenda 21 is a traditional, governmental response to environmental problems, with little emphasis on community building.

Can Selfishness Save the Environment? (USA)
This article from the Atlantic Monthly examines how communities manage their environments. It argues that humans are naturally selfish and don’t put common environmental goals ahead of their personal convenience. A provocative theory, but it suggests that this selfishness could actually help communities restore their environments. The traditional, nation-wide efforts to reduce pollution have been mixed at best; this article is important because it calls for a more local, personal response to environmental degradation. (Note: You must be an 'Atlantic subscriber' to view this article)

Increasing Sustainability of Cars, Trucks - How Much is Enough? (USA)
The first article claims that cars are not polluting as badly as most people believe, and the second says that deforestation is not a serious problem. The Heartland Institute doesn’t actually believe the environment is a pressing problem.

Take a look at the “Opposing Envrionmental Views” in the Google Directory to see more material by and about environmental skeptics.

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