Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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US Public Health Service roles in disasters and the impact on personnel Regina Benjamin

02:18
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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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Discussion on climate change and nuclear energy with President Obama Steven Chu

01:29
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Explanation of cap and trade and its role in the Obama administration's legislative priorities Steven Chu

05:37
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NRDC's increased political engagement and the creation of Leading Green with LCV Frances Beinecke

06:25
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Preparations and expectations for the Copenhagen Climate Conference Todd Stern

08:01
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EPA's role in environmental justice and the significance of the Ramapough Mountain Nation at confirmation hearings Lisa Jackson

06:54
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Coordination between the administration and oil companies during oil spill responses Courtney Hight

02:34
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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 the failure of the Copenhagen Climate Conference and the political challenges of climate action Bill McKibben

04:41
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Reflections on engaging diverse perspectives in environmental advocacy Frances Beinecke

04:00
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Impact of fluctuating gas prices on energy policy and the role of the Energy Secretary Steven Chu

08:13
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Consideration of state vs. federal roles in environmental regulation Carol Browner

03:40
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President Obama's unexpected entry at the Copenhagen climate meeting Carol Browner

03:25
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Engaging local leaders and communities in climate change adaptation efforts Nancy Sutley

03:39
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Comparing congressional opposition to climate legislation in the Clinton and Obama administrations Carol Browner

03:44
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Involvement in the Boston Harbor cleanup and reflections on environmental persistence Gina McCarthy

03:05
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Initial reactions to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Heather Zichal

02:50
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Assessing the focus on climate change actions over rhetoric during the 2012 reelection campaign Carol Browner

01:28
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Comparing cap and trade with carbon tax in carbon emissions reduction strategies Carol Browner

02:47
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Invitation to chair the White House Council on Environmental Quality Nancy Sutley

07:52
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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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Supporting Rush Holt's congressional campaign due to his scientific understanding of environmental issues Heather Zichal

02:43
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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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Nebraskan activists' reluctance to identify as environmentalists Art and Helen Tanderup

02:44
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Challenges in prioritizing cap-and-trade legislation amidst healthcare and financial reform efforts Nancy Sutley

03:42
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Challenges in capping the Deepwater Horizon oil spill due to depth and force Carol Browner

02:57
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Negotiating climate agreements with China and Brazil during the Obama administration Todd Stern

14:31
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Efforts to increase diversity in EPA staff and leadership Lisa Jackson

03:16
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Cap-and-trade policy and emission reductions in the Clean Air Act and Clean Power Plan Frances Beinecke

03:56
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EPA's approach to environmental justice and community engagement during tenure Lisa Jackson

02:27
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Comparing cap and trade with a carbon tax for GHG emissions reduction Heather Zichal

03:18
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US delegation's experience at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen Heather Zichal

07:43
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Creation of special envoy positions for critical international issues Todd Stern

03:12
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Coordinating disaster response with Carol Browner during the oil spill crisis Heather Zichal

06:53
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President Obama's role in saving the Copenhagen Climate Conference Nancy Sutley

07:49
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Experience as director of Lawrence Berkeley Lab and learning to be a bureaucrat Steven Chu

03:45
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Impact of environmental protests on President Obama's Keystone XL pipeline decision Nancy Sutley

05:04
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Discussion on the possibility of a second stimulus and climate change efforts Carol Browner

02:44
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Increasing community engagement and environmental justice as EPA priorities Lisa Jackson

02:43
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Early influences on environmental policy interest and career path Nancy Sutley

03:14
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Impact of healthcare reform on cap-and-trade legislation prospects Carol Browner

01:54
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Adjusting to government work from organizing and the role of environmental groups Courtney Hight

04:38
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Environmental protection strategies from Florida to the Obama administration Carol Browner

04:59
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Obama's intervention in the Copenhagen climate negotiations Todd Stern

18:10
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Coauthoring an op-ed on environmental health and underserved populations with EPA Administrator Jackson Kathleen Sebelius

04:00
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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 the financial crisis on the Department of Energy's budget and initiatives Steven Chu

08:34
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Challenges in engaging the public on complex climate change issues compared to simpler environmental problems Carol Browner

02:28
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Challenges in Senate climate and energy legislation discussions Carol Browner

01:03
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Inclusion of existing power plants in carbon emission reduction strategy Frances Beinecke

05:56
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Obama's role in shaping communication strategy on clean energy and economic recovery Heather Zichal

03:34
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Dealing with differing opinions among experts during the BP oil spill crisis Steven Chu

01:03
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Role of design in climate change response during the Obama election period Kate Orff

06:33
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Promoting recognition of rural America's role in environmental protection and clean energy Lisa Jackson

02:16
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Support for the US auto industry and the establishment of ARPA-E Steven Chu

06:49
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Reflections on the Made in America Jobs Tour and engaging with the public Frances Beinecke

04:15
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Reflections on the loan program's successes and failures Steven Chu

03:44
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Debate on the scope of the commission's report on the BP oil spill and national energy policy Frances Beinecke

05:14
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Difficulties in unifying the Democratic Party on climate change in 2016 vs. 2008 Carol Browner

03:33
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Evolution of President Obama's focus on climate change and automation Carol Browner

01:57
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Overview of the Office of Air and Radiation's responsibilities and programs Gina McCarthy

02:00
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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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Role of a designer as a visionary coordinator in community-engaged projects Kate Orff

05:57
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Insights from the environmental justice tour in Southern and other US communities Lisa Jackson

05:12
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Reflections on climate change discourse and infrastructure during the 2008 election cycle Kate Orff

05:31
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Obama administration's approach to biofuels in climate and energy policy Heather Zichal

04:16
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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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Challenges of political partisanship in climate adaptation projects Kate Orff

04:56
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Local landowners' collaboration with Bold Nebraska to oppose Keystone XL pipeline Art and Helen Tanderup

05:48
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Reflecting on diversity and environmental justice in the environmental movement Frances Beinecke

07:49
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Discussion on the role of economic models in energy policy and climate change predictions Steven Chu

08:39
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US-China climate negotiations and strategic planning for the Paris Agreement Todd Stern

38:17
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US leadership in global climate change efforts at the Copenhagen summit Carol Browner

02:52
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Personal account of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill impact on Bayou La Batre Regina Benjamin

03:29
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Reasons for the failure of cap and trade legislation Bill McKibben

02:42
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Transition to Sierra Club and role as deputy political director Courtney Hight

02:46
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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-China relations and climate change diplomacy during the Obama administration Max Baucus

08:31
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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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Role in the presidential task force on the auto industry rescue and fuel economy standards Heather Zichal

03:48
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Transition from traditional landscape architecture to environmental advocacy and founding SCAPE Kate Orff

06:50
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Differences between government and youth priorities on environmental policy and activism Courtney Hight

04:23
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Recruitment process for becoming the EPA Administrator under President Obama Lisa Jackson

09:20
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Relationship between the Recovery Act's green energy components and cap-and-trade legislation Frances Beinecke

04:39
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Role of the Department of Energy during tenure and under President Obama's leadership Steven Chu

02:04
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Engagement with the environmental community on the American Clean Energy and Security Act Nancy Sutley

02:24
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White House strategy to frame climate policy as a jobs program Bill McKibben

01:21
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Role of government in setting and enforcing vehicle mileage standards Carol Browner

01:24
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Assessing public engagement and understanding of climate change Carol Browner

02:53
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Reflections on the significance of the Copenhagen climate summit for the Paris Agreement Nancy Sutley

03:31
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Collaboration with Massachusetts politicians on environmental protection efforts Gina McCarthy

02:59
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Reflections on President Obama's climate change commitment post-Copenhagen Carol Browner

01:11
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Reflections on environmental restoration and the impact of fear-based advocacy Lisa Jackson

02:59
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Preference for legislative solutions over EPA regulations for environmental issues Lisa Jackson

03:05
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Department of Energy's response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Steven Chu

21:38
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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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Recounting the attempt to deliver Carter-era solar panels to the Obama White House Bill McKibben

07:50
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Adapting environmental policy to evolving climate science during the Obama era Frances Beinecke

02:12
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Reflections on meeting with President-Elect Obama about environmental priorities Nancy Sutley

03:37
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Tom DeLay's accidental inspiration for EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gases Carol Browner

04:39
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Drafting and implementing Florida's land acquisition law for green space preservation Carol Browner

02:27
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Early experiences with environmental justice and regulation in Canton, Massachusetts Gina McCarthy

06:50
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BlueGreen Alliance partnership with Ernie Moniz on climate and job transition strategies Richard Trumka

02:25
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Reflections on leaving the EPA and the legacy of environmental advocacy Lisa Jackson

05:43
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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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Early US-China climate change discussions and the path to the 2014 joint agreement Todd Stern

04:17
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HHS involvement in climate change initiatives during the Obama administration Sylvia Burwell

01:26
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Impact of the White House Office of Energy and Climate Policy on CEQ's role Nancy Sutley

05:55
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Comparing the impact of hurricanes to the Gulf oil spill on community mental health Regina Benjamin

02:01
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Signing of the greenhouse gas endangerment finding before the Copenhagen summit Nancy Sutley

03:46
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Reflections on climate change discussions during the 2008 presidential campaign Nancy Sutley

04:54
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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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Discussions on public engagement with science and climate change during the administration Carol Browner

01:29
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College activism and early organizing experiences at the University of Oregon Courtney Hight

04:21
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Transition from Clinton to Obama administration and the concept of the E8 Todd Stern

04:13
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Participation in Rebuild by Design competition and the Living Breakwaters project proposal Kate Orff

09:35
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Formation and impact of the BlueGreen Alliance on labor and environmental movements Frances Beinecke

03:03
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Experiences of sexism in environmental leadership roles Carol Browner

02:51
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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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Influence of growing up in a government community on views of nature and the Chesapeake Bay Kate Orff

03:30
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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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EPA's role in environmental justice and the significance of the Ramapough Mountain Nation at confirmation hearings Lisa Jackson

06:54
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Arrest at White House protest against the Keystone pipeline and its aftermath Courtney Hight

05:07
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Continuity in energy policy from Sam Bodman to Ernest Moniz Steven Chu

04:00
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Recruitment of technically skilled staff for the Department of Energy under Obama Steven Chu

02:55
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EPA's decision to classify CO2 as a pollutant and the early administration discussions Lisa Jackson

03:58
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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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Involvement with DCEEC and the creation of the Growing Garden Teachers Training Program Sarah Holway

01:19
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Reflections on personal resilience during the BP oil spill crisis Heather Zichal

02:14
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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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Environmental movement's impact on the Keystone XL pipeline decision Frances Beinecke

06:45
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Emotional challenges of being perceived as a critic of the Obama administration Courtney Hight

03:40
Financial Reform and Regulation

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Public reaction to the BP oil spill and the power of the fossil fuel industry Tom Harkin

03:43
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Impact of the global financial crisis on Democratic climate change discourse Carol Browner

02:47
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2008 work on Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and meeting Lisa Jackson Gina McCarthy

02:43
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Importance of diverse grassroots participation in the environmental movement Bill McKibben

02:03
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Reflections on environmental issues during the 2008 presidential campaign Lisa Jackson

03:13
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Evolution of the activist community during tenure in the Obama administration Carol Browner

02:54
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Role in 2012 election highlighting Republican stances on climate issues and structural democracy work Courtney Hight

03:32
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Connection between democracy reforms and issue advocacy in climate justice Courtney Hight

02:02
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Sustainability of retrofit jobs beyond the Recovery Act through the Better Buildings Challenge Nancy Sutley

02:59
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Reflections on the reception of a keynote address at the US Center at Copenhagen Nancy Sutley

03:12
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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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Incorporating historical elements into visionary environmental projects Kate Orff

06:42
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Reflections on the outcomes of the Copenhagen Climate Summit Todd Stern

02:38
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Impact of Congress not passing cap and trade on EPA's agenda Lisa Jackson

06:43
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Shift in global climate agreement dynamics from Copenhagen to Paris Todd Stern

11:32
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NRDC's engagement with the Obama administration on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and environmental policy Frances Beinecke

09:12
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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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Energy Department's role in coordinating private sector energy issues and regulations Steven Chu

02:05
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Lack of industry and government preparedness for oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico Carol Browner

02:49
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Early career experience with environmental bylaws and community engagement Gina McCarthy

04:25
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Early environmental activism and the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Bill McKibben

04:46
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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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Transition from legislative work to Secretary of the Environment and EPA involvement Carol Browner

02:44
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Collaboration with John McCain on climate legislation during the Obama administration Carol Browner

01:03
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Timing and process for setting power plant emissions thresholds Carol Browner

01:08
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Reflections on a career in the environmental movement and climate change awareness Bill McKibben

04:22
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Environmental activists' meeting with President Obama on fossil fuel subsidies and pollution Courtney Hight

06:49
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President Obama's hands-on approach during the Copenhagen conference and the BP oil spill crisis Carol Browner

02:57
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EPA's role and challenges in assessing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill environmental impact Lisa Jackson

07:04
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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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Transition from Obama administration to CEO of NRDC and its impact on environmental policy Gina McCarthy

04:55
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Impact of grassroots activism on the Toxics Release Inventory legislation Carol Browner

02:34
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Reflections on international climate change agreements and US energy policy Steven Chu

12:17
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Recollection of being invited to serve as deputy assistant for energy and climate change Heather Zichal

02:59
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Department of Energy's role in developing hydraulic fracturing regulations Steven Chu

05:27
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Advising President Obama on infrastructure delays during the recession Steven Chu

02:51
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Energy as a national security issue and the importance of energy resilience Steven Chu

03:32
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Reflections on environmental discussions during the 2008 presidential campaign Frances Beinecke

02:02
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Impact of the BP oil spill on the administration's energy and climate agenda Heather Zichal

00:16
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Early career as political director for the Sierra Club in New Jersey Heather Zichal

02:32
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EPA's strategy for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants Carol Browner

02:59
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Adjusting to the political dynamics of climate and energy policy Steven Chu

02:25
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Organizing the global climate movement with 350.org and the significance of the number 350 Bill McKibben

06:01
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Engagement with senators on climate change without White House direction Steven Chu

02:02
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Reflections on the impact of public demonstrations during the Copenhagen climate talks Bill McKibben

03:54
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Complexities in final negotiations of the Waxman-Markey bill and sectoral approach to legislation Carol Browner

01:17
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Organizing the People's Climate March and its impact on global climate action Bill McKibben

06:49
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Impact of growing up in New Orleans on environmental awareness Lisa Jackson

04:32
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Environmental activists' response to Obama administration's energy policies Carol Browner

01:17
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Challenges of interagency coordination on fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas regulations Carol Browner

01:22
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International grassroots advocacy impact on climate agreements Frances Beinecke

02:05
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Reflections on the challenges at the first COP experience in Copenhagen Lisa Jackson

02:27
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EPA's endangerment finding for greenhouse gases before the Copenhagen Summit Lisa Jackson

05:27
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Impact of the 2008 financial crisis on the campaign's climate and energy strategy Heather Zichal

02:25
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US re-engagement in climate diplomacy and preparations for the Copenhagen summit Todd Stern

07:17
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Influence of the auto bailout on CAFE standards negotiations Carol Browner

01:57
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Role and motivations for joining the Energy Action Coalition as Executive Director Courtney Hight

01:22
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Environmental movement's response to the Keystone pipeline delay Bill McKibben

01:28
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Meeting with Osage Nation to form the Indian Country Renewable Energy Consortium Heather Zichal

02:19
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Public engagement with energy efficiency and smart grid initiatives Carol Browner

01:13
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EPA's decision to mandate large emitters to track and report greenhouse gas emissions Lisa Jackson

02:55
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Early exposure to environmental issues and initial steps into activism Courtney Hight

03:41
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Chairing the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force and community engagement Lisa Jackson

05:41
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Concerns about Keystone protests affecting Obama's 2012 reelection campaign Bill McKibben

02:59
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Concerns about the urgency of addressing climate change and its impact on migration, wildlife, and the environment Gina McCarthy

05:51
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Reflections on President Obama's legislative strategy and engagement with Congress Steven Chu

04:02
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Reflections on handling the BP oil spill and dealing with press briefings Carol Browner

03:49
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Influence of Yale and early experiences on environmental policy career Frances Beinecke

03:56
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Linking climate and energy policy in the Obama administration's approach Heather Zichal

02:15
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Perspective on the Copenhagen Climate Conference and its outcomes Todd Stern

14:37
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Confirmation views on integrating economic policy with the CEQ's environmental mission Nancy Sutley

03:37
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Involvement in shaping cap and trade legislation and its progress through Congress Steven Chu

02:11
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Utilizing technical expertise in the Fukushima nuclear incident response Steven Chu

05:47
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Energy Secretary's perspective on clean coal and carbon capture technology Steven Chu

07:09
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Development and implementation of the smart grid in the Recovery Act Steven Chu

09:21
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Learning the importance of local voices and ground game in environmental organizing Frances Beinecke

05:02
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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 in advancing the construction of the smart grid and federal agency coordination Nancy Sutley

05:52
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Role of the Secretary of Energy in international policy and technology's impact on clean energy costs Steven Chu

07:40
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Response to the BP oil spill and coordination with federal and state entities Don Verrilli

04:59
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Coordinating the response to the oil spill and key decisions made Carol Browner

04:23
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Improving community engagement as New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection commissioner Lisa Jackson

03:03
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Progress and challenges in implementing the Oyster-tecture project pre- and post-Superstorm Sandy Kate Orff

06:55
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Influence of the Bush administration's climate policy on early negotiation strategies Todd Stern

01:27
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Implementation of Plan EJ 2014 and environmental justice in the Obama administration Lisa Jackson

04:48
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Research phase and site visits for modeling landscape interventions to mitigate storm impacts Kate Orff

02:49
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Impact of no-till farming on erosion and soil health Art and Helen Tanderup

04:19
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First meeting with Obama and early climate strategy discussions Carol Browner

02:06
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Regulating methane emissions from fracking and its fiscal impact Gina McCarthy

03:10
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Initial opposition to the Keystone pipeline route through Nebraska Art and Helen Tanderup

07:53
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Reflections on the enduring impact of energy policies from the Department of Energy Steven Chu

05:52
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Journey from EPA to White House and focus on climate change Gina McCarthy

05:16
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Early environmental policy circles and the recognition of climate change Carol Browner

01:09
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Role of the Department of the Interior in climate change and renewable energy transmission Steven Chu

03:53
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Reflections on President Obama's energy policy and organizing Power Shift 2011 Courtney Hight

04:17
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Defending the concept of government regulation against anti-regulatory fervor Carol Browner

02:36
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Role of the Department of Energy in the Keystone pipeline controversy Steven Chu

03:07
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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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Reflections on the Obama administration's energy policies and promotion of fracking Bill McKibben

03:48
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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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Delegation of EPA regulatory powers to states and tribes Carol Browner

02:32
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Optimism about the new generation of activists and environmental management Carol Browner

01:21
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Climate change discussion during the 2008 general election campaign Bill McKibben

02:03
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Challenges in measuring oil flow during the Deepwater Horizon incident Carol Browner

01:20
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Balancing energy policy with offshore drilling and energy independence in early 2010 Carol Browner

02:05
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Coordination of the Flint water crisis response and rebuilding trust Sylvia Burwell

02:51
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Negotiating the China climate agreement and the role of HFCs in US-China environmental diplomacy Todd Stern

11:47
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Experience in LA retrofit projects influencing federal sustainability efforts Nancy Sutley

02:19
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Reflections on environmental advocacy and generational leadership transitions Frances Beinecke

05:17
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Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on clean energy and climate policy Heather Zichal

04:25
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Navigating government perspectives on coastal management and advocating for a national shoreway act Kate Orff

06:19
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Emphasizing the role of science in EPA policy during confirmation hearings Lisa Jackson

06:33
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Support for the White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy and its impact on environmental policy Frances Beinecke

05:11
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Lessons from Kyoto Protocol negotiations for Obama-era climate strategy Todd Stern

06:44
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Evaluation of the Army Corps of Engineers' Plumb Beach project and the benefits of natural infrastructure Kate Orff

06:43
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Evolution of organizing principles in the environmental movement from 350.org to the People's Climate March Bill McKibben

02:20
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Challenges in promoting energy efficiency and clean-energy jobs through home retrofits Nancy Sutley

03:01
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Debate on hard vs. soft shoreline approaches post-Hurricane Sandy Kate Orff

05:44
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Strategies and outcomes of the movement against the Keystone XL pipeline Bill McKibben

11:59
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Impact of environmental laws on momentum and the rise of the environmental justice movement Frances Beinecke

03:25
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Emphasizing the role of science in environmental policy during confirmation hearings Nancy Sutley

04:58
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Recommendations for EPA's approach to science in the Biden administration Gina McCarthy

02:14
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Involvement in the American Clean Energy and Security Act negotiations Lisa Jackson

03:03
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Impact of presidential administrations on the EPA's stability and science-based policies Gina McCarthy

05:41
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Promoting diversity in the clean-energy sector and green jobs for women Nancy Sutley

04:00
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Obama administration's approach to oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters Heather Zichal

02:53
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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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Reflections on President Obama's climate change commitment in his second inaugural address Frances Beinecke

03:27
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EPA's review of California's emissions standards and coordination with CAFE negotiations Lisa Jackson

03:14
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Impact of Deepwater Horizon spill on drilling policy and industry practices Steven Chu

04:33
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Negotiations for national greenhouse gas standards involving CEQ, EPA, and NHTSA Nancy Sutley

02:44
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Formation of the Cowboy Indian Alliance to fight the Keystone pipeline Bill McKibben

02:15
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President Obama's approach to climate change and the Clean Power Plan's impact on environmental justice communities Gina McCarthy

07:56
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State Department's surprise at Keystone pipeline review and environmental concerns Nancy Sutley

02:11
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Greenpeace's stance on Waxman-Markey and the challenges in the Senate Carol Browner

02:25
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Explaining oil and gas prices during a recession and the shift to alternative energy sources Steven Chu

04:22
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Al Gore's environmental stance and its impact during the Clinton administration Frances Beinecke

02:39
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Perception of science in climate change discussions during the 1980s and 1990s Carol Browner

04:32
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Step It Up 2007 and the evolution of environmental movement organizing Bill McKibben

05:21
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Federal Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice during the Obama administration Gina McCarthy

06:23
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Interdepartmental dynamics and collaboration on renewable energy initiatives at the DOE Steven Chu

03:31
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US energy policy and international climate negotiations during the Obama administration Steven Chu

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Establishment and role of the Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy Carol Browner

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Collaboration with businesses on environmental regulation during EPA tenure Carol Browner

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Challenges of coordinating national smart grid projects and renewable energy transmission Carol Browner

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Disagreements on energy loan programs with Larry Summers Steven Chu

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Shift in Obama's energy and climate strategy post-BP and cap and trade failure Carol Browner

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Setting and defending the National Ambient Air Quality Standards under the Clean Air Act Carol Browner

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California's role in the auto industry's fuel-efficiency agreement Carol Browner

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Impact of the BP oil spill on national energy conversation and industry reputation Frances Beinecke

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Shift in energy policy focus after carbon pricing legislation failed Steven Chu

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Impact of Hurricane Katrina on environmental organizing and public opinion Bill McKibben

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Administration's view on fossil fuels and clean energy transition in Obama's first term Heather Zichal

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Influence of grassroots activism on legislative work and Everglades National Park expansion Carol Browner

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Reflections on the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, 2009 Frances Beinecke

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Agency's limited involvement in the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster Steven Chu

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2011 "Debunking the myths" tour in rural America by the EPA administrator Lisa Jackson

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Reevaluation of nuclear energy's role in addressing climate change Carol Browner

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Scalability and community involvement in the Living Breakwaters project Kate Orff

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Vice President Biden's involvement in smart grid and transmission policy efforts Heather Zichal

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Challenges faced by EPA during the Clinton administration and the politicization of science Carol Browner

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Reflections on the People's Climate March and the growth of the climate movement Frances Beinecke

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Reflections on EPA community engagement from prior experience with the Superfund program Lisa Jackson

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Impact of celebrity involvement on the reach of advocacy messages Art and Helen Tanderup

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Government's proposal process for potential drilling areas and climate change considerations Carol Browner

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Decision-making on the use of dispersants during the Gulf of Mexico oil spill Carol Browner

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Collaboration with environmental groups on the American Clean Energy and Security Act Heather Zichal

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Assessment of the Obama administration's environmental and climate record Courtney Hight

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Realization of developing countries' stance at the Copenhagen climate summit Steven Chu

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Coordinating the response to a crisis and avoiding an Obama administration "Katrina" Carol Browner

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Senior official reflects on unexpected regulatory rollbacks by subsequent administration Carol Browner

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Evaluating natural gas's role in the energy mix and its impact on the economy and communities Heather Zichal

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Joining the Obama 2008 presidential campaign and addressing energy issues Heather Zichal

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The origin of tracking job creation in environmental policy discussions Frances Beinecke

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Activism and environmental justice during EPA tenure Carol Browner

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Development of California's Environmental Justice Plan and challenges in policy acceptance Nancy Sutley

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Reflections on respecting nature and the lessons from John McPhee's writings Carol Browner

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President Obama's Climate Action Plan announcement at Georgetown University Frances Beinecke

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Perceptions of climate change during the Keystone pipeline debate Art and Helen Tanderup

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Reactions to President Obama's rejection of the Keystone pipeline permit Art and Helen Tanderup

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EPA's approach to regulating drinking water contaminants and industry perspectives on regulation Carol Browner

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Navigating regulatory approvals and political dimensions in SCAPE's Living Breakwaters project Kate Orff

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Impact of ACA opposition on environmental legislation opportunities Kathleen Sebelius

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Shift in climate diplomacy with the Durban Protocol and developing countries' roles Todd Stern

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Connection between the Copenhagen and Paris climate negotiations Heather Zichal

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Transition from mainstream environmental activism to working with environmental justice and Indigenous groups Courtney Hight

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Efforts to address environmental justice and pollution load during Obama's administration Carol Browner

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Transition from design to funding and implementation in Rebuild by Design competition Kate Orff

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Reflections on leaving the Obama administration to influence climate policy Courtney Hight

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Role in setting climate targets and reliance on economic models Steven Chu

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Implementation of the Clean Power Plan and greenhouse gas regulations during the Obama administration Gina McCarthy

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Planning for the next interview session and reflecting on the US-China joint statement on climate change Todd Stern

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Post-Paris Agreement climate movement growth and the rise of student activism Bill McKibben

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Reflections on healthcare system and climate change impacts Steven Chu

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Preference for cap-and-trade over carbon tax in environmental policy Nancy Sutley

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Transition to Obama administration's energy and environment policy work Carol Browner

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Impact of civil disobedience on environmental group unity and White House engagement Bill McKibben

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Obama administration's prioritization of health care over climate change Bill McKibben

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Prospects of renewable energy and biofuels in the rural economy Tom Harkin

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US diplomacy's role in the Paris Agreement and the evolution of climate negotiations Todd Stern

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First public use of "High Ambition Coalition" and the role of the US in climate negotiations Todd Stern

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Implementation of carbon credit trading and greenhouse gas reduction in Connecticut Gina McCarthy

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Chancellor Merkel's fairness concerns about the US and climate change efforts Carol Browner

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Early life and evolution through high school in Massachusetts Gina McCarthy

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Impact of US-China joint announcement on Lima climate negotiations Todd Stern

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Discussion on the future of nuclear energy post-Fukushima disaster Steven Chu

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Collaboration between labor and environmental groups during the Obama administration Frances Beinecke

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Confirmation hearing challenges for environmental regulatory approach Gina McCarthy

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Generational activism and the Keystone pipeline protests Bill McKibben

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Rebalancing energy policy with nuclear loan guarantees during the Obama administration Carol Browner

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Reflections on the Keystone XL pipeline controversy and environmental impact analysis Gina McCarthy

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Assembling a team of scientists for the BP oil spill response Steven Chu

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Interactions with the Obama administration on healthcare reform and ACA implementation challenges Max Baucus

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Reflections on government regulation and industry innovation cooperation Carol Browner

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EPA's endangerment finding for greenhouse gases before the Copenhagen Summit Lisa Jackson

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Launching the fossil fuel divestment campaign after "Global Warming’s Terrifying New Math" article Bill McKibben

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Challenges of building a smart grid with Recovery Act funds Heather Zichal

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Reflections on the role of climate change in the 2008 campaign and joining the Obama administration Todd Stern

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US diplomacy and strategy for the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement Todd Stern

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Reflections on the impact of "The End of Nature" and the struggle for climate action Bill McKibben

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Timing strategy for implementing vehicle efficiency regulations Carol Browner

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Efforts and challenges in passing legislation through Congress before the Copenhagen Summit Frances Beinecke

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Reflections on the Obama administration's climate legacy and Rebuild by Design's impact on landscape architecture Kate Orff

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Preparations for housing a carbon exchange system at EPA under potential cap-and-trade legislation Lisa Jackson

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Working with Vice President Biden on the Better Buildings Challenge and economic opportunities in clean energy Nancy Sutley

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Challenges of integrating social research in landscape design projects Kate Orff

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Realization of the need for political energy to address climate change Bill McKibben

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Evolution of environmental issues to include energy and climate considerations Carol Browner

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