Taking the "W": Environmental Democracy's Role in Taming Deregulatory Neoliberalism.

  • Published In: Diplomatic History, 2024, v. 48, n. 5. P. 788 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kroll, Gary 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Taking the 'W': Environmental Democracy's Role in Taming Deregulatory Neoliberalism" in Diplomatic History discusses the environmental diplomacy needed for common areas like the atmosphere and oceans. It highlights the efforts of grassroots activists, particularly women, who successfully pressured U.S. policy makers to ban ocean incineration of toxic waste. The article also explores the shift in ideology regarding ocean pollution and the eventual worldwide ban on ocean incineration in 1989, emphasizing the importance of environmental democracy and translocal activism in shaping policy decisions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Diplomatic History. 2024/11, Vol. 48, Issue 5, p788
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0145-2096
  • DOI:10.1093/dh/dhae045
  • Accession Number:180267879
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