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I earned a BS in Natural Sciences, JD in Law, a Master's of Social Work, a Master's in Urban Planning, and a Master's of Law. I have taught, researched, and published in law, social work, and urban and environmental planning for over 40 years. I have also been appointed to advisory commissions by 3 state governors and 3 presidents. I have published numerous law reviews, including two that were the first on the topic in their respective genres. I have published nine volumes of encyclopedias, some with my wife, Robin Morris Collin. Two were the first in their genre - the book on the EPA was mine. The 3 volume set on sustainability was ours. My book, Battleground Environment, 2 volumes, described the 100 most ...more

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	The Climate Adaptation Generation: A Blueprint for the Future 4.79 avg rating — 87 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Climate Change in the Classroom: Celebrate Optimism for Students, Teachers and Parents with Multicultural Activities 4.60 avg rating — 15 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Battleground: Environment [2 Volumes]: Environment [Two Volumes] it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2008	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trash Talk: An Encyclopedia of Garbage and Recycling around the World by Robert W. Collin (2015-09-09) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Climate Adaptation Generation: A Blueprint for the Future it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2025: A Collection of the Year's Most Insightful Essays on the Natural World, Climate Change, and the Wonders of Science Curated by Susan Orlean

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never old I first read Seneca from a book my grandfather gave me for high school graduation. What I got from it now at 70 than at age 16 was very different. Then it was sound and prudent advice about a life of Virtue and pursuit of Good. I took it de ...more
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garbled Full disclosure- I did not read the earlier volumes. It may have helped some. The story is about a Compound of Earthlings who are seeking to elevate their status to the Quiet Above. They engage in extremely long bureaucratic multi generational ...more
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