Where epistemology meets ecology: can environmental news reporting survive postmodernism?

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Liberal ironist philosopher Richard Rorty was known for his postmodern thoughts that were proposed by several scholars as appropriate for journalists. However, arguments were raised on the possibility that the theory of absolute reality be downplayed or denied by Rorty's postmodernism. Environmental reporting was used to discuss sensitive issues tackled by Rorty. It was suggested that journalists should consider alternative epistemologies before abandoning logical positivism.

Ecology, Knowledge, Theory of, Epistemology, Logical positivism, Journalism, Postmodernism, Rorty, Richard

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Explaining corporate environmental performance: how does regulation matter?

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Environmental regulation as a determinate of corporate behavior is assessed with reference to the paper and pulp industry. It is concluded that environmental regulations are important in determining coporate environmental performance, but constitute only one of a number of factors. Economic considerations and pressure groups combine with regulations to motivate corporations to be environmentally responsible.

Government domestic functions, Paper Industry Machinery Manufacturing, Paper industries machinery, Paper Industry Machinery, Machinery industry, Influence, Paper industry, Environmental policy, Environmental law, Paper machines, Regulatory compliance

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T&D Reliability: The Next Battleground in Re-Regulation

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Utilities face a balancing act between cost-cutting and providing reliable transmission and distribution. Public Utility Commissions are turning their attention to quality of service, and state-level regulation of electric reliability is increasing. Utilities can expected to be publicly fined if their services do not meet customers' expectations.

Laws, regulations and rules, Public utilities, Public service commissions

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