Global Climate Change

From the front lines of the global warming debate, this book brings together senior perspectives from government, industry, academia and environmental organizations in a provocative discussion of the challenges and implications of our changing climate.

Preface

xi

(4)

The Editor

xv

(2)

The Contributors and Participants

xvii

1. Introduction: Background Issues and Overview

1

(40)

Andrew J. Hoffman

PART ONE Senior-Level Perspectives on Climate Change

41

(84)

2. The Safe Climate, Sound Business Challenge: Solutions for a Sustainable Future

41

(8)

Jonathan Lash

3. A Call for Common Sense: The Potential Impact of Climate Change Legislation on the U.S. Pulp and Paper Industry

49

(4)

Roger W. Stone

4. Climate Change: The New Agenda

53

(10)

John Browne

5. An Electric Utility Perspective on Climate Change

63

(9)

Richard Abdoo

6. Policy Prescriptions from the Oil Industry

72

(6)

Dennis R. Parker

7. The Role of Judgment in Global Climate Change

78

(7)

Max H. Bazerman

Claire E. Buisseret

Kimberly A. Wade-Benzoni

8. The Importance of Flexibility Implemented Through Voluntary Commitments to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

85

(7)

Patrick J. Mulchay

9. An Argument Against Flexibility: A 2000 Start Date and Short Budget Periods Provide Benefits to the Environment and Industry

92

(10)

Terence H. Thorn

10. The Unique Role of the U.S. Forest Products Industry in Mitigating Climate Change

102

(7)

The Honorable W. Henson Moore

11. An Insurance Industry Perspective on Climate Change

109

(7)

Eugene L. Lecomte

12. Finding New Ways to Think About the Environment and Economy

116

(9)

Magalen O. Bryant

Chandler Van Voorhis

PART TWO A Senior-Level Dialogue on Climate Change

125

(86)

13. Dialogue: Economic Implications of Climate Change Policy

125

(39)

The Scientific Debate Is Over: Now the International Community Must Respond

126

(8)

The Honorable Timothy E. Wirth

A Call for Action

134

(5)

Steven W. Percy

A Call for Restraint

139

(4)

Roger W. Stone

Stabilizing the Climate Is Not Costly, but Profitable

143

(21)

Amory B. Lovins

14. Dialogue: Seeking Common Ground

164

(29)

The Role of Voluntary Programs in Collaborative Climate Change Mitigation

164

(4)

James J. O'Connor

The Role of Research and Development in Setting Collaborative Climate Change Goals

168

(15)

Paul R. Portney

Integrating Industry Concerns into the U.S. Negotiating Framework

183

(10)

Dirk Forrister

15. Dialogue: Responding to the Public

193

(18)

Energy Efficiency, the "No-Regrets Policy," and Market Failures

194

(2)

Amory B. Lovins

The Need for "Where" and "When" Flexibility

196

(2)

Stephen C. Peck

Seeking Consensus Among Industry, Environmentalists, and Government

198

(13)

Richard L. Klimisch

PART THREE Closing Thoughts

211

(8)

16. The Art of Climate War: Industry's New Battle Plan

211

(4)

Andrew W. Bermingham

17. The Long Road to Institutional Change

215

(4)

Andrew J. Hoffman

Appendix: U.S. Draft Protocol Framework

219

(12)

Index

231

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Global Climate Change

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