The global COVID-19 pandemic is a health crisis, an economic crisis, and a justice crisis. It also brings to light … More
Author: dougbessette
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
Seeking MSU CSUS Graduate Student for 2020-2021
I am seeking a high-quality MS or PhD applicant to join me in the Department of Community Sustainability (CSUS) at … More
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. … More
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
An online decision support tool to evaluate ecological weed management strategies
Weeds remain the most commonly cited concern of organic farmers. Without the benefit of synthetic herbicides, organic farmers must rely … More
