Dr. Nelson reflects on his 50+ years at MSU as he approaches retirement, and Dr. Bessette shares his unique perspective … More
Author: dougbessette
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 … More
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 … More
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
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
