We propose a feminist research agenda for animal geographies informed by critical race, decolonia... more We propose a feminist research agenda for animal geographies informed by critical race, decolonial, ecofeminist, and other radical theories. We set four intertwined questions: why and how are those oppressions that produce inequity and injustice interlinked? How do we define and enact a multispecies justice without privileging or ranking oppressions? What would be the terms of a non-hierarchical relationship between humans and other animals? How might we conceive the terms of the process of multispecies flourishing and justice? After briefly considering this “template” for moving toward a multispecies justice, we apply the template to an important area of human-animal relations: food systems. Finally, speaking as feminist scholar-activists concerned with realizing multispecies justice to effectively address the complex socio-ecological emergency wrought by global capitalism, we propose future research focus centrally on policy change, targeting the systemic core of oppressive institutions and their production of subjectivities.
Note from the editors This book is the sixth in a series from the United Nations University (UNU)... more Note from the editors This book is the sixth in a series from the United Nations University (UNU) research project, Critical Zones in Global Environmental Change, itself part of the UNU pro-gramme on the Human and Policy Dimensions of Global Change. Both endeavours explore the complex linkages between human activities and the environment. The project views the human causes of and responses to major changes in bio-chemical systems – global environmental change broadly defined – as consequences of cumulative and synergistic actions (or inactions) of individuals, groups, and states, occurring in their local and regional settings. The study examines and compares nine regional cases in which large-scale, human-induced environmental changes portend to threaten the sustainability of an existing system. The aim is to define common lessons about regional trajectories and dynamics of change as well as the types of human actions that breed environmental criticality and endangerment, thereby co...
The food system is a major contributor to climate change, with livestock production accounting fo... more The food system is a major contributor to climate change, with livestock production accounting for a large percentage. Reducing the consumption of meat and dairy products can significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. FAO's landmark study found that 18 percent of GHG emissions in 2005 arose from livestock production – more than the global transportation sector. Despite the fact that livestock product consumption is increasing at a global level, the scientific findings about livestock producers’ contribution to climate change presents a tremendous opportunity to fundamentally dismantle an industry that is found significantly problematic in terms of public health, animal cruelty, worker compensation and safety, and environment. Movements to reduce meat consumption, like the “Meatless Monday” campaign, are increasingly popular and focus on institutional shifts. Not only are universities, hospitals, restaurants, and other institutions re-examining their meat and dairy cons...
practices that could, at least potentially, move polities toward different goals. Whereas early c... more practices that could, at least potentially, move polities toward different goals. Whereas early chapters detail the technical debates over models and financial instruments, only Chapter 7 introduces us to 'battlefields'-spaces of contestation and appearance that, as Arendt (1958) taught us long ago under the threat of a similarly global catastrophe, are the essence of politics.
In this short essay I briefly explore the utility of Marx's theory for non-human nature and then ... more In this short essay I briefly explore the utility of Marx's theory for non-human nature and then proceed to consider his position on value after capitalism. Finally, I claim that many other types of theory contribute to the valuing of nature in the broad sense (beyond capitalism), and argue that proponents of these theories (along with Marxists) could not only learn from each other but also build affinity and solidarity in the construction of diverse economies and subjectivities. The "Leap Manifesto", authored by representatives of Black Lives Matter, indigenous groups, unions, feminists, climate justice groups, and many others, is one example of the way forward.
Accordingly, the first section of the report provides an overview and critique of the risk analys... more Accordingly, the first section of the report provides an overview and critique of the risk analysis methodology proposed by the US Department of Energy (DOE 1988) in the Draft Site Characterization Plan (SCP) and related documents. The second section addresses specific technical problems associated with the site. Each section considers the significance or implications of the issues for the successful long-term isolation of radioactive wastes from the biosphere. We conclude with overall observations on the adequacy of current understandings and approaches in the waste disposal program and implications for the State of Nevada.
Weatherford ed. 1982), identify these "proficiency" contributing factors as: 1) the degree of mar... more Weatherford ed. 1982), identify these "proficiency" contributing factors as: 1) the degree of market accessibility, 2) the quantity and quality of information conveyed on the market, 3) the ability of the market to adjust to changing conditions, 4) the identification of the market commodity, 5) the convenience of the market transaction, and 6) the extent of commodity characteristics captured and equilibriated by the price mechanism in the market. This discussion focuses on the fourth characteristic-identification of the market commodity. 5. Demsetz, Toward a Theory of Property Rights, 57 AMER. ECON. REV. 347 (Vol. 2-Papers and Proceedings) (1967). 6. See, e.g., Anderson, supra note 1, at 238. Surface rights defined in terms of consumptive use can also generate undesirable third-party effects depending on the rate of flow relative to the rate of diversion.
This report describes the long-term effectiveness of deep mine closures that have been or are pla... more This report describes the long-term effectiveness of deep mine closures that have been or are planned to be implemented in the eastern United States coal mining regions. The data provide a basic understanding and a general assessment of the various sealing techniques and the problems the user may encounter with each.
The discussion to follow explores the nature of the high-level radioactive waste disposal tasks a... more The discussion to follow explores the nature of the high-level radioactive waste disposal tasks and their implications for the design and organizational structure of effective risk management systems. We organize this discussion in a set of interrelated tasks that draw upon both relevant theory and accumulated experience. Specifically these tasks are to assess the management implications of the high levels of technical and social uncertainty that characterize the technology and mission; to identify the elements of organizational theory that bear upon risk management system design; to explore these theoretical issues in the context of two hypothetical risk scenarios associated with radioactive waste disposal; to consider the appropriate role of engineered and geological barriers; to examine briefly issues implicit in DOE`s past waste management performance, with special attention to the Hanford facility; and to suggest findings and recommendations that require further attention. 74 r...
... Fifteen years of research and theory 19 The contention that public perception mirrors media... more ... Fifteen years of research and theory 19 The contention that public perception mirrors media ... Pidgeon (1997) has suggested that linking risk amplification to the considerable empirical base of knowledge concerning organizational processes intended to prevent ...
... privatization and commodification. Resource instrumentalism and the ideological sanctity of p... more ... privatization and commodification. Resource instrumentalism and the ideological sanctity of private property are the normative orders underlying the extant body of water law, at least since the mid-19th century. Legislatures and ...
One of the most perplexing problems in risk analysis is why some relatively minor risks or risk e... more One of the most perplexing problems in risk analysis is why some relatively minor risks or risk events, as assessed by technical experts, often elicit strong public concerns and result in substantial impacts upon society and economy. This article sets forth a conceptual framework that seeks to link systematically the technical assessment of risk with psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives of risk perception and risk-related behavior. The main thesis is that hazards interact with psychological, social, institutional, and cultural processes in ways that may amplify or attenuate public responses to the risk or risk event. A structural description of the social amplification of risk is now possible. Amplification occurs at two stages: in the transfer of information about the risk, and in the response mechanisms of society. Signals about risk are processed by individual and social amplification stations, including the scientist who communicates the risk assessment, the news media, cultural groups, interpersonal networks, and others. Key steps of amplifications can be identified at each stage. The amplified risk leads to behavioral responses, which, in turn, result in secondary impacts. Models are presented that portray the elements and linkages in the proposed conceptual framework.
This paper examines organization and management issues engendered by the national program for per... more This paper examines organization and management issues engendered by the national program for permanent disposal of commercial radioactive wastes, Our description of current organizational and managerial responses to the waste disposal problem serves a s a springboard for consideration of the technical, political, and organizational constraints that impinge upon the wastemanagement effort. Taking these constraints into account, we apply ideas that have emerged from previous radioactive waste-management studies and research on organizations, concluding that a change of course is needed. As a n alternative, we propose a n experimental approach predicated on the wastemanagement organization's acknowledging uncertainty and constructing responses that seek to reduce uncertainty systematically and without distortion.
We propose a feminist research agenda for animal geographies informed by critical race, decolonia... more We propose a feminist research agenda for animal geographies informed by critical race, decolonial, ecofeminist, and other radical theories. We set four intertwined questions: why and how are those oppressions that produce inequity and injustice interlinked? How do we define and enact a multispecies justice without privileging or ranking oppressions? What would be the terms of a non-hierarchical relationship between humans and other animals? How might we conceive the terms of the process of multispecies flourishing and justice? After briefly considering this “template” for moving toward a multispecies justice, we apply the template to an important area of human-animal relations: food systems. Finally, speaking as feminist scholar-activists concerned with realizing multispecies justice to effectively address the complex socio-ecological emergency wrought by global capitalism, we propose future research focus centrally on policy change, targeting the systemic core of oppressive institutions and their production of subjectivities.
Note from the editors This book is the sixth in a series from the United Nations University (UNU)... more Note from the editors This book is the sixth in a series from the United Nations University (UNU) research project, Critical Zones in Global Environmental Change, itself part of the UNU pro-gramme on the Human and Policy Dimensions of Global Change. Both endeavours explore the complex linkages between human activities and the environment. The project views the human causes of and responses to major changes in bio-chemical systems – global environmental change broadly defined – as consequences of cumulative and synergistic actions (or inactions) of individuals, groups, and states, occurring in their local and regional settings. The study examines and compares nine regional cases in which large-scale, human-induced environmental changes portend to threaten the sustainability of an existing system. The aim is to define common lessons about regional trajectories and dynamics of change as well as the types of human actions that breed environmental criticality and endangerment, thereby co...
The food system is a major contributor to climate change, with livestock production accounting fo... more The food system is a major contributor to climate change, with livestock production accounting for a large percentage. Reducing the consumption of meat and dairy products can significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. FAO's landmark study found that 18 percent of GHG emissions in 2005 arose from livestock production – more than the global transportation sector. Despite the fact that livestock product consumption is increasing at a global level, the scientific findings about livestock producers’ contribution to climate change presents a tremendous opportunity to fundamentally dismantle an industry that is found significantly problematic in terms of public health, animal cruelty, worker compensation and safety, and environment. Movements to reduce meat consumption, like the “Meatless Monday” campaign, are increasingly popular and focus on institutional shifts. Not only are universities, hospitals, restaurants, and other institutions re-examining their meat and dairy cons...
practices that could, at least potentially, move polities toward different goals. Whereas early c... more practices that could, at least potentially, move polities toward different goals. Whereas early chapters detail the technical debates over models and financial instruments, only Chapter 7 introduces us to 'battlefields'-spaces of contestation and appearance that, as Arendt (1958) taught us long ago under the threat of a similarly global catastrophe, are the essence of politics.
In this short essay I briefly explore the utility of Marx's theory for non-human nature and then ... more In this short essay I briefly explore the utility of Marx's theory for non-human nature and then proceed to consider his position on value after capitalism. Finally, I claim that many other types of theory contribute to the valuing of nature in the broad sense (beyond capitalism), and argue that proponents of these theories (along with Marxists) could not only learn from each other but also build affinity and solidarity in the construction of diverse economies and subjectivities. The "Leap Manifesto", authored by representatives of Black Lives Matter, indigenous groups, unions, feminists, climate justice groups, and many others, is one example of the way forward.
Accordingly, the first section of the report provides an overview and critique of the risk analys... more Accordingly, the first section of the report provides an overview and critique of the risk analysis methodology proposed by the US Department of Energy (DOE 1988) in the Draft Site Characterization Plan (SCP) and related documents. The second section addresses specific technical problems associated with the site. Each section considers the significance or implications of the issues for the successful long-term isolation of radioactive wastes from the biosphere. We conclude with overall observations on the adequacy of current understandings and approaches in the waste disposal program and implications for the State of Nevada.
Weatherford ed. 1982), identify these "proficiency" contributing factors as: 1) the degree of mar... more Weatherford ed. 1982), identify these "proficiency" contributing factors as: 1) the degree of market accessibility, 2) the quantity and quality of information conveyed on the market, 3) the ability of the market to adjust to changing conditions, 4) the identification of the market commodity, 5) the convenience of the market transaction, and 6) the extent of commodity characteristics captured and equilibriated by the price mechanism in the market. This discussion focuses on the fourth characteristic-identification of the market commodity. 5. Demsetz, Toward a Theory of Property Rights, 57 AMER. ECON. REV. 347 (Vol. 2-Papers and Proceedings) (1967). 6. See, e.g., Anderson, supra note 1, at 238. Surface rights defined in terms of consumptive use can also generate undesirable third-party effects depending on the rate of flow relative to the rate of diversion.
This report describes the long-term effectiveness of deep mine closures that have been or are pla... more This report describes the long-term effectiveness of deep mine closures that have been or are planned to be implemented in the eastern United States coal mining regions. The data provide a basic understanding and a general assessment of the various sealing techniques and the problems the user may encounter with each.
The discussion to follow explores the nature of the high-level radioactive waste disposal tasks a... more The discussion to follow explores the nature of the high-level radioactive waste disposal tasks and their implications for the design and organizational structure of effective risk management systems. We organize this discussion in a set of interrelated tasks that draw upon both relevant theory and accumulated experience. Specifically these tasks are to assess the management implications of the high levels of technical and social uncertainty that characterize the technology and mission; to identify the elements of organizational theory that bear upon risk management system design; to explore these theoretical issues in the context of two hypothetical risk scenarios associated with radioactive waste disposal; to consider the appropriate role of engineered and geological barriers; to examine briefly issues implicit in DOE`s past waste management performance, with special attention to the Hanford facility; and to suggest findings and recommendations that require further attention. 74 r...
... Fifteen years of research and theory 19 The contention that public perception mirrors media... more ... Fifteen years of research and theory 19 The contention that public perception mirrors media ... Pidgeon (1997) has suggested that linking risk amplification to the considerable empirical base of knowledge concerning organizational processes intended to prevent ...
... privatization and commodification. Resource instrumentalism and the ideological sanctity of p... more ... privatization and commodification. Resource instrumentalism and the ideological sanctity of private property are the normative orders underlying the extant body of water law, at least since the mid-19th century. Legislatures and ...
One of the most perplexing problems in risk analysis is why some relatively minor risks or risk e... more One of the most perplexing problems in risk analysis is why some relatively minor risks or risk events, as assessed by technical experts, often elicit strong public concerns and result in substantial impacts upon society and economy. This article sets forth a conceptual framework that seeks to link systematically the technical assessment of risk with psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives of risk perception and risk-related behavior. The main thesis is that hazards interact with psychological, social, institutional, and cultural processes in ways that may amplify or attenuate public responses to the risk or risk event. A structural description of the social amplification of risk is now possible. Amplification occurs at two stages: in the transfer of information about the risk, and in the response mechanisms of society. Signals about risk are processed by individual and social amplification stations, including the scientist who communicates the risk assessment, the news media, cultural groups, interpersonal networks, and others. Key steps of amplifications can be identified at each stage. The amplified risk leads to behavioral responses, which, in turn, result in secondary impacts. Models are presented that portray the elements and linkages in the proposed conceptual framework.
This paper examines organization and management issues engendered by the national program for per... more This paper examines organization and management issues engendered by the national program for permanent disposal of commercial radioactive wastes, Our description of current organizational and managerial responses to the waste disposal problem serves a s a springboard for consideration of the technical, political, and organizational constraints that impinge upon the wastemanagement effort. Taking these constraints into account, we apply ideas that have emerged from previous radioactive waste-management studies and research on organizations, concluding that a change of course is needed. As a n alternative, we propose a n experimental approach predicated on the wastemanagement organization's acknowledging uncertainty and constructing responses that seek to reduce uncertainty systematically and without distortion.
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