Category Archives: Natural Resources

Climate Change and Human Security

  The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, William Hague, recently stated that climate change may be “the 21st century’s biggest foreign policy challenge.” A recent editorial published on the British Medical Journal website highlights the political, security, and health threats associated … Continue reading

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China and EU Working Together for Climate and Energy Policy

China and the European Union (viewed as a single entity) are two of the largest emitters of global greenhouse gases. Taking this knowledge to heart, representatives from China and the EU are now meeting to create plans that will reduce … Continue reading

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Biofuels Fueling the Food Crisis?

While much of the globe remains transfixed on the spreading wave of political revolution throughout the Middle East, in many countries another problem is coming to the forefront.  The world is currently suffering from a food crisis that is threatening … Continue reading

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Global Food and Oil Prices On the Rise

Just two years after record high global good and oil prices, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has stated that global prices of commodities are experiencing a renewed peak. In fact, in January the wholesale cost of food reached … Continue reading

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Launch Event for our next issue “States of Nature”

Date: Tuesday, February 22 · 1:30pm – 3:30pm Location: Chancellor’s Suite, University Center, Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Avenue Moderator Dr. Elizabeth A. Wilson The following panelists will lead a discussion and provide a Q&A session for all to participate … Continue reading

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