Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    First encounter with Obama in the Capitol and organizing an energy policy meeting Heather Zichal
    05:03
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    Balancing energy policy with offshore drilling and energy independence in early 2010 Carol Browner
    02:05
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    Role and impact of the energy czar on the work of the energy secretary Steven Chu
    02:09
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    US diplomacy's role in the Paris Agreement and the evolution of climate negotiations Todd Stern
    10:18
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    EPA's role in regulating coal and natural gas during the Obama administration Gina McCarthy
    06:37
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    Environmental movement's impact on the Keystone XL pipeline decision Frances Beinecke
    06:45
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    EPA's endangerment finding for greenhouse gases before the Copenhagen Summit Lisa Jackson
    05:27
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    Influence of Rutgers University on career in environmental policy and politics Heather Zichal
    02:11
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    Impact of celebrity involvement on the reach of advocacy messages Art and Helen Tanderup
    03:36
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    Participation in crop art projects to raise awareness on clean energy and protest the Keystone pipeline Art and Helen Tanderup
    05:55
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    Impact of the financial crisis on clean energy transition and job creation discussions Frances Beinecke
    03:04
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    US role in the Paris Agreement and diplomatic efforts leading up to the COP21 negotiations Todd Stern
    28:42
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    EPA's approach to regulating drinking water contaminants and industry perspectives on regulation Carol Browner
    03:23
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    Discussion on the possibility of a second stimulus and climate change efforts Carol Browner
    02:44
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    Early influences on environmental policy interest and career path Nancy Sutley
    03:14
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    US-China climate negotiations and strategic planning for the Paris Agreement Todd Stern
    38:17
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    Lessons from Kyoto Protocol negotiations for Obama-era climate strategy Todd Stern
    06:44
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    Recounting the attempt to deliver Carter-era solar panels to the Obama White House Bill McKibben
    07:50
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    EPA's approach to environmental justice and community engagement during tenure Lisa Jackson
    02:27
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    Advocating for a national electrical grid and renewable energy during the Obama administration Tom Harkin
    03:07
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    Reflections on the successful adoption of the Paris Agreement and the "shall" to "should" change incident Todd Stern
    11:15
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    Engagement with senators on climate change without White House direction Steven Chu
    02:02
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    White House strategy to frame climate policy as a jobs program Bill McKibben
    01:21
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    Reasons for the decline in momentum behind cap and trade legislation in 2010 Carol Browner
    02:34
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    Shift in Obama's energy and climate strategy post-BP and cap and trade failure Carol Browner
    02:45
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    Impact of the financial crisis on the Department of Energy's budget and initiatives Steven Chu
    08:34
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    Impact of the Durban Platform on smaller developing countries' role in climate negotiations Todd Stern
    03:06
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    Meeting with Osage Nation to form the Indian Country Renewable Energy Consortium Heather Zichal
    02:19
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    Reflections on climate change discourse and infrastructure during the 2008 election cycle Kate Orff
    05:31
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    Experience at EPA under Administrator Carol Browner and shaping views on environmental policy Nancy Sutley
    03:53
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    Personal connection to Blue Hills Reservation and the No Child Left Inside program Gina McCarthy
    05:33
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    Reflections on the role of climate change in the 2008 campaign and joining the Obama administration Todd Stern
    03:38
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    Reflections on the People's Climate March and the growth of the climate movement Frances Beinecke
    04:03
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    Collaboration between labor and environmental groups during the Obama administration Frances Beinecke
    04:47
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    Agency's limited involvement in the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster Steven Chu
    01:15
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    Understanding the role of barrier islands in storm protection and climate change challenges Carol Browner
    01:51
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    Challenges in Senate climate and energy legislation discussions Carol Browner
    01:03
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    Assessing public engagement and understanding of climate change Carol Browner
    02:53
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    Timing and process for setting power plant emissions thresholds Carol Browner
    01:08
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    Reflections on EPA community engagement from prior experience with the Superfund program Lisa Jackson
    02:52
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    Reflections on environmental advocacy and generational leadership transitions Frances Beinecke
    05:17
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    Reflections on the Obama administration's energy policies and promotion of fracking Bill McKibben
    03:48

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