Download or read book Environmental Problem-Solving: Balancing Science and Politics Using Consensus Building Tools written by Lawrence Susskind and published by Anthem Press. This book was released on 2020-10-31 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Environmental Problem-Solving' presents short excerpts from carefully selected readings, expert commentaries on those readings, assignments, and the best MIT student responses to the assignments and exam questions with excellent student response. The book presents four main models of environmental policy-making: competing theories of environmental ethics; tools for environmental assessment and environmental decision-making; and techniques for public engagement and group decision-making. The book covers the material presented in the semester-long course required of all students enrolled in MIT’s Environmental Policy and Planning Specialization.