John Patrick, EPA employee and student in George Mason University's doctoral program in Environmental Science and Policy

In honor of Earth Day:

In 2006, global climate change came into focus. With the debate over as to whether human activity contributes significantly to climate change, the debate now begins on what will be done to address it. Essential elements to consider for the possible solutions are environmental sustainability, economic development, and social equity. The role of ethics is fundamental in this multi-disciplinary approach.