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By setting out a range of focused governance and policy recommendations, this paper proposes steps for reforging a rules-based politics, from the nation state to the global level. To coherently combine democracy, markets and universal standards, global governance systems need to develop into inclusive and representative institutions with the legitimacy […]

Many assume that democracies are better than non-democracies for environmentally sustainable development, but Peter Burnell says it’s time to question that assumption

Obama administration to cut 16% for climate change research. Interview with Mark Hertsgaard, author of the book, HOT – Living through the next 50 years on earth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHIzB_genNI&

Peter Burnell outlines his thoughts on the two concerns of democratization and climate change.

In his first in-depth interview since the theft of UEA emails, the scientist blames inertia and democracy for lack of action. read more