From Blue to Green: One Man’s Journey in Deciphering Environmentalism’s Narrative By Andrew Scott
Mr. Scott’s article “From Blue to Green: One Man’s Journey in Deciphering Environmentalism’s Narrative,” demonstrates his political exploration of what exactly has gone awry within the political arena of environmentalism. Mr. Scott’s angst, inquiries, and hope for the Green movement are clearly articulated and continue even through his prophetic closing.

Public Policy’s Modus Operandi and its Impact on Environmental Legislation By Jesse Mayer
“Public Policy’s Modus Operandi and its Impact on Environmental Legislation” details the “assembly line” processes of how legislation is enacted into law, as theorized by political scientist John Kingdon, and how his theory relates to the world of environmental legislation. By flanking Kingdon’s policy-making philosophy with the beliefs of political scientists Frank Baumgartner and Bryan Jones, Mr. Mayer’s informative piece urges readers not only to acknowledge the façade of policy proposal protocol but also to ponder alternative ideas for environmental policy-making.

Letting the Market Cure the Environment: A Miniature Manifesto of How Economics Works Better than Bureaucracy By Lainie Frost
In Ms. Frost’s “Letting the Market Cure the Environment: A Miniature Manifesto of How Economics Works Better than Bureaucracy,” values of free-market environmentalism are revealed. Ms. Frost contests the idea of legislation aiding environmental problems, and instead agrees with a more laissez-fare approach. While she points-out its weaknesses, overall Ms. Frost validates the theory of personal responsibility over monolithic politicians making ineffective policies to treat environmental crises.

Shallow Environmentalism: Nature is more than just a ‘resource’ By Ben Cole
Mr. Cole’s “Shallow Environmentalism: Nature is more than just a ‘resource’,” obviously means to provoke environmentalists to return to their rowdier roots. In his article, Mr. Cole expresses that the environmental-friendly have become quieted in fear of scaring mainstream Americans away from their cause. With his effective examples, Mr. Cole’s article points-out that while some conservatives tend to stifle environmentalism, Mr. Cole states that going against the grain when deciding to go green is also patriotic.

How Al Gore Used the Environmental Movement to Reincarnate Himself as a Politician By Hope Ditto
Ms. Ditto interestingly discovers “How Al Gore Used the Environmental Movement to Reincarnate Himself as a Politician.” In this piece she goes to Gore’s beginnings when he first aligned himself with pro-nature efforts. Ms. Ditto details Gore’s assets, follies, failures and eventually his triumphs as he swayed millions – not to vote for him, but to follow him in his environmental endeavors.

Sensational Slogans Must End for Greenpeace, PETA: Earth was made for humans By Anthony Cartelli
In Anthony Cartelli’s provocative article, he argues that while groups like Greenpeace and PETA may have positive intentions for the earth and its fury residents, in the end they are simply anti-human. Mr. Cartelli reveals such groups’ rhetoric as sensational propaganda. While his argument may be difficult to agree with, his informative examples only augment his unique theory.