1. Do Now – You tell me. What do you think? Environmental agencies have concerns over mineral mining regulations due to…

2. Homework and Announcements Due: Online Prompt Homework Quiz on Tuesday Sept. 15 (ch 1 & 2, + class notes) Come prepared to discuss the reading and take a quiz

3. Wikipedia: Environmental Economics "...Environmental Economics...undertakes theoretical or empirical studies of the economic effects of national or local environmental policies around the world...Particular issues include the costs and benefits of alternative environmental policies to deal with air pollution, water quality, toxic substances, solid waste, and global warming." Online search: Article, the policy, change, or new idea, and a brief summary of what is happening. Share out: Introduce the article, policy, changes, or new idea while summarizing what you learned.

4. Putting a price on carbon Science Daily Sept 3, 2015 "Ambitious renewables policies should be followed by strengthened climate policies… These are the sorts of pieces that need to come together to deepen solar and wind penetration levels and achieve the 'holy grail' of climate policy: an effective carbon price.“ Literally putting a price on carbon pollution and other greenhouse gasses is the best approach for nurturing the rapid growth of renewable energy and reducing emissions. While prospects for a comprehensive carbon price are dim, especially in the US, many other policy approaches can spur the renewables revolution.

5. Environmental Politics An Inconvenient Truth * Turn in the handout before you leave today! We will finish the movie next class.