http://www.eh-resources.org/news/news.html News and events related to the field of Environmental History and the Environmental History Resources website. en-uk K.J.W. Oosthoek Sun, 23 Apr 2006 18:45:00 GMT http://www.eh-resources.org/news/news.html#33 http://www.eh-resources.org/news/news.html#33 Mon, 9 Jan 2012 10:05:00 GMT Presenter: Prof. Chris Rodgers, Newcastle Law School, Newcastle University, UK Location and time: Thursday 12 Jan. 4pm, Shefton Room, School of Historical Studies, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University, UK. Prof. Rodgers' paper develops from his AHRC funded Landscape and Environment research project with historian Dr Angus Winchester of Lancaster University. http://www.eh-resources.org/news/news.html#32 http://www.eh-resources.org/news/news.html#32 Wed, 4 Jan 2012 10:42:00 GMT Under Western Skies 2: Environment, Community, and Culture in North America will take place October 10-13, 2012 in the university’s LEED certified Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning. The conference welcomes academics from across the disciplines as well as members of artistic and activist communities, non- and for-profit organizations, government, labour, media, and NGOs to address the environmental challenges faced by human and nonhuman actors across North America. http://www.eh-resources.org/news/news.html#31 http://www.eh-resources.org/news/news.html#31 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:25:10 GMT 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring. In order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Silent Spring this episode of the podcast explores the significance of this book and cokpares its reception in the US and Britain. http://www.eh-resources.org/news/news.html#30 http://www.eh-resources.org/news/news.html#30 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:01:00 GMT In commemoration of fifty years of Silent Spring, the Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society in collaboration with the British Council, the International Consortium of Environmental History Organizations, and the Consulate General of the United States, Munich is soliciting essays from junior and senior scholars which analyze the impact and reception of Silent Spring as well as the legacy of Rachel Carson. http://www.eh-resources.org/news/news.html#27 http://www.eh-resources.org/news/news.html#27 Fri, 4 Nov 2011 15:31:00 GMT Historical research on Europe and other world regions in the twentieth-century is currently beginning to develop an interest in the multiple roles of International Organisations including those with limited policy-making powers, but manifold other functions. At a global level this type of research appears to be even less developed. The initial purpose of the conference is, therefore, to identify and mobilize researchers, research projects and avenues of further enquiry regarding International Organisations and environmental protection, and bringing these researchers in dialogue with social scientists who work in the field. We invite paper proposals on any topic or period, which address the role of International Organisations, experts and networks in the diffusion of ideas and policies of environmental protection. All papers must be based in original research drawing upon archival sources, interviews, media reporting etc. Paper proposals must include the name of the paper-giver, a short CV and a paper abstract of no more than 250 words. The deadline for the submission of paper proposals is 15 January 2012. http://www.eh-resources.org/news/news.html#3 http://www.eh-resources.org/news/news.html#3 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:57:00 GMT The Higher Education Academy (HEA) has published a model syllabus for historians and students to engage with issues of anthropogenic climate change and to place it in a wider historical context. The guide was written by a team associated with the Rescue!History network and can be downloaded from the HEA website.