1. "Broadbent 2010 Science and CC in Sumi" reading:
• Question: What is the global ‘dilemma of collective action' caused by global climate change?
2. "Perrow and Pulver" reading,
• Question: Will markets act independently to reduce emissions?
3. "Modes of production and their sustainability problems" reading,
• Question: In what ways have human societies become more dependent upon energy use over history? Explain what aspects of social life and social structure and culture are most dependent upon levels of energy use? Do any aspects remain unaffected by energy use?
4. "Pope Francis" reading,
• Question: Why does Pope Francis say that climate is a ‘common good'?
5. "Prosperity without Growth" reading,
• Question: Discuss several of the (many) suggestions that Jackson makes for bringing about a society and economy that can feel prosperous and satisfied without continuous "growth" (increase in GDP per person)
6. "Giddens Pol of CC Chp 6" reading,
• Question: "Citing from the readings (Giddens and the NYT article), define the carbon tax and assess how well it would work in the US."