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    Reflection on not using a sectoral approach to energy and fossil fuel regulation Carol Browner
    02:46
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    Early career as political director for the Sierra Club in New Jersey Heather Zichal
    02:32
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    Navigating regulatory approvals and political dimensions in SCAPE's Living Breakwaters project Kate Orff
    05:06
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    Understanding the EPA's role, structure, and partnership with states in environmental regulation Gina McCarthy
    07:55
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    Evaluating natural gas's role in the energy mix and its impact on the economy and communities Heather Zichal
    07:38
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    Early influences on environmental policy interest and career path Nancy Sutley
    03:14
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    Reflections on President Obama's climate change commitment in his second inaugural address Frances Beinecke
    03:27
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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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    Debate on hard vs. soft shoreline approaches post-Hurricane Sandy Kate Orff
    05:44
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    Challenges of building a smart grid with Recovery Act funds Heather Zichal
    04:10
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    Energy as a national security issue and the importance of energy resilience Steven Chu
    03:32
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    Timing and process for setting power plant emissions thresholds Carol Browner
    01:08
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    Reflections on leaving the Obama administration to influence climate policy Courtney Hight
    01:20
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    White House strategy to frame climate policy as a jobs program Bill McKibben
    01:21
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    Dealing with differing opinions among experts during the BP oil spill crisis Steven Chu
    01:03
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    Response to Hurricane Sandy: proactive measures and waiving the Jones Act to ensure fuel supply Steven Chu
    11:10
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    Comparing cap and trade with carbon tax in carbon emissions reduction strategies Carol Browner
    02:47
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    Challenges of coordinating national smart grid projects and renewable energy transmission Carol Browner
    02:55
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    Reflections on healthcare system and climate change impacts Steven Chu
    02:32
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    Impact of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring on career and view of government Gina McCarthy
    02:17
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    Reflections on visiting the Deepwater Horizon oil spill site and its impact on local industries Frances Beinecke
    08:51
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    Discussion on climate change and nuclear energy with President Obama Steven Chu
    01:29
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    Experience transitioning from legislative to executive branch work on climate and energy policy Heather Zichal
    05:27
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    Reflections on President Obama's legislative strategy and engagement with Congress Steven Chu
    04:02
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    Reflecting on the need for broader public engagement in climate policy after Waxman-Markey Frances Beinecke
    02:44
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    Challenges of integrating social research in landscape design projects Kate Orff
    05:52
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    Influence of Yale and early experiences on environmental policy career Frances Beinecke
    03:56
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    Impact of celebrity involvement on the reach of advocacy messages Art and Helen Tanderup
    03:36
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    Negotiating climate agreements with China and Brazil during the Obama administration Todd Stern
    14:31
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    Arrest at White House protest against the Keystone pipeline and its aftermath Courtney Hight
    05:07
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    Balancing legislative priorities and political capital for cap and trade during Obama's first term Nancy Sutley
    03:15
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    Emotional challenges of being perceived as a critic of the Obama administration Courtney Hight
    03:40
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    Step It Up 2007 and the evolution of environmental movement organizing Bill McKibben
    05:21
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    Reflections on personal resilience during the BP oil spill crisis Heather Zichal
    02:14
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    Environmental activists' meeting with President Obama on fossil fuel subsidies and pollution Courtney Hight
    06:49
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    Impact of the global financial crisis on Democratic climate change discourse Carol Browner
    02:47
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    Transition from Clinton to Obama administration and the concept of the E8 Todd Stern
    04:13
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    Reflections on the impact of public demonstrations during the Copenhagen climate talks Bill McKibben
    03:54
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    Exploring the relationship between the labor and environmental movements during the Obama administration Richard Trumka
    02:23
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    Importance of diverse grassroots participation in the environmental movement Bill McKibben
    02:03
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    Reflections on President Obama's energy policy and organizing Power Shift 2011 Courtney Hight
    04:17
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    Journey from EPA to White House and focus on climate change Gina McCarthy
    05:16
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    Obama administration's climate change initiatives and the impact of natural gas policies Bill McKibben
    05:41
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    Learning the importance of local voices and ground game in environmental organizing Frances Beinecke
    05:02
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    Chairing the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force and community engagement Lisa Jackson
    05:41
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    Impact of environmental protests on President Obama's Keystone XL pipeline decision Nancy Sutley
    05:04
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    Preference for legislative solutions over EPA regulations for environmental issues Lisa Jackson
    03:05
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    BlueGreen Alliance partnership with Ernie Moniz on climate and job transition strategies Richard Trumka
    02:25
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    Joining the Obama 2008 presidential campaign and addressing energy issues Heather Zichal
    03:29
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    Efforts and challenges in passing legislation through Congress before the Copenhagen Summit Frances Beinecke
    01:54
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    Preference for cap-and-trade over carbon tax in environmental policy Nancy Sutley
    03:06
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    Formation of the Cowboy Indian Alliance to fight the Keystone pipeline Bill McKibben
    02:15
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    Continuity in energy policy from Sam Bodman to Ernest Moniz Steven Chu
    04:00
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    Reflections on EPA community engagement from prior experience with the Superfund program Lisa Jackson
    02:52
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    Environmental protection strategies from Florida to the Obama administration Carol Browner
    04:59
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    Senior official reflects on unexpected regulatory rollbacks by subsequent administration Carol Browner
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