Congratulations on creating an O’Neill Honors thesis. From myself and all of the honors students who have gone before you, we are proud of you and believe in you. Chances are, you are a junior or senior as you begin this journey. Personally, I was a senior when I took the two honors courses. I… Read more »
From Ballots to Biosphere: Unpacking the Link between Democracy and Environmental Performance
The role of democracy in promoting environmental performance is an important and enduring issue. Former U.S. President Al Gore declared, “I have come to believe that an essential prerequisite for saving the environment is the spread of democratic governments to more nations of the world.” Was President Gore correct? The results of this thesis support… Read more »