ENVS 295: Environmental Engagement
Lewis & Clark College | Spring 2020
I've done a series of posts throughout the semester related to readings, our partnership, our project, and my thoughts on environmental engagement. See below for all posts I've published, in reverse order by date.
Through future work with the Oregon Farm Bureau and Oregon legislators, we hope to facilitate conversations that foster a mutual understanding between the two stakeholders on the issue of cap and trade. Both farmers and legislators will have an opportunity to share their unique stories and perspectives on the issue […]
Read MoreOne of the things we talked to Barb Iverson about in our group interview was cap and trade, an environmental policy being instituted in many places around the world which takes a two-pronged approach to reducing carbon emissions. Cap refers to the set limit placed on emissions under cap and […]
Read MoreIn the Hidden Tribes of America test, we thought that the general spectrum of our country’s political views were well-represented, even if the categories were broad. The test also showed the percentages of people that make up these categories, from progressive activists to devoted conservatives. This illustrated the highly polarized […]
Read MoreThe project we have chosen to pursue with our partner organization, the Oregon Farm Bureau (OFB), examines the topic of cap and trade and the differences in opinion among the OFB and Oregon lawmakers. Cap and trade aims to limit the emission of pollutants into the air, while also giving […]
Read MoreIntroduction It is a commonly held belief among environmentally motivated people that cap and trade is an all-around good idea. It is a commonly held experience by small farmers that it is financially detrimental and puts many farms at risk. At the end of the day, lawmakers decide if and […]
Read MoreReconnaissance Trip Near the beginning of the semester, our Environmental Engagement class of over 30 ventured into various parts of Oregon and Washington to engage with organizations that represent a wide variety of environmental perspectives. We had the privilege of hearing their stories relating to topics like cap and trade, […]
Read MoreThree Models of Engagement Within engagement, there are three models of communication: the classical (deficit) model, the framing model, and the contemporary (dialogic) model. The classical model presents environmental issues as apocalyptic and attempts to provoke fear/emotion by sharing the most shocking facts with the public. Al Gore’s An Inconvenient […]
Read MoreWho’s Who? In the Hidden Tribes of America test, we thought that the general spectrum of our country’s political views were well-represented, even if the categories were broad. The test also showed the percentages of people that make up these categories, from progressive activist to devoted conservative. This illustrated the […]
Read MorePost-Truth in the U.S. and Globally Politicians are notorious for lying, and this is acknowledged by many. Even some of their supporters are aware of their deviance from the truth, yet are indifferent about it. According to “Trump Is Waiting and He Is Ready,” an opinion piece by Thomas B. […]
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