Dr. Nelson reflects on his 50+ years at MSU as he approaches retirement, and Dr. Bessette shares his unique perspective…
The promise and reality of social and cultural metrics
In addition to evaluating the economic, ecological, and health impacts of major public policy initiatives, impact assessments typically also need…
The energy crises revealed by COVID: Intersections of Indigeneity, inequity, and health
The global COVID-19 pandemic is a health crisis, an economic crisis, and a justice crisis. It also brings to light…
Energy policy for energy sovereignty: Can policy tools enhance energy sovereignty?
The concept of energy sovereignty redefines the priorities for decision making regarding energy systems while encouraging increased reliance on renewable…
Perceived risk of oil spills under ice
Both residents of Michigan and decision- and policymakers tasked with water quality in northern Michigan are more concerned about a…
MSU awarded grant to study renewable energy adoption in Michigan
Go to for original story: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-awarded-grant-to-study-renewable-energy-adoption-in-michigan “Michigan State University (MSU) has been awarded close to $1 million from the National…
Recorded 11/12/19 OEFFA Webinar featuring the www.OrganicWeedManager.com
Improving decision making for carbon management initiatives
This paper by Victoria Campbell-Arvai, Lisa Kenney, Joe Arvai and I reviews five challenges faced during decision making about carbon…
A helpful guide to our Organic Weed Control Decision-Making Tool
Other than my name being misspelled, this helpful DSF fact sheet introduces users to our weed management decision support tool. …
The Perceived Risk of Underwater Oil Pipelines and Spills Under Ice
Thought I’d make my slides from ERSS 2019 available here. ERSS_O7.6_Presentation_Bessette_v4
