Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History
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Prospects of renewable energy and biofuels in the rural economy Tom Harkin03:44 -
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Impact of presidential administrations on the EPA's stability and science-based policies Gina McCarthy05:41
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Experience as director of Lawrence Berkeley Lab and learning to be a bureaucrat Steven Chu03:45
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Launching the fossil fuel divestment campaign after "Global Warming’s Terrifying New Math" article Bill McKibben11:55
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Utilizing technical expertise in the Fukushima nuclear incident response Steven Chu05:47
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Support for the White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy and its impact on environmental policy Frances Beinecke05:11
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Delegation of EPA regulatory powers to states and tribes Carol Browner02:32
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Reflections on the challenges at the first COP experience in Copenhagen Lisa Jackson02:27
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Adapting environmental policy to evolving climate science during the Obama era Frances Beinecke02:12
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Drafting and implementing Florida's land acquisition law for green space preservation Carol Browner02:27
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Negotiations for national greenhouse gas standards involving CEQ, EPA, and NHTSA Nancy Sutley02:44
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Optimism about the new generation of activists and environmental management Carol Browner01:21
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HHS involvement in climate change initiatives during the Obama administration Sylvia Burwell01:26
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Activism and environmental justice during EPA tenure Carol Browner01:24
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Greenpeace's stance on Waxman-Markey and the challenges in the Senate Carol Browner02:25
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Scalability and community involvement in the Living Breakwaters project Kate Orff04:13
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Reflecting on diversity and environmental justice in the environmental movement Frances Beinecke07:49
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Shift in Obama's energy and climate strategy post-BP and cap and trade failure Carol Browner02:45
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Discussion on climate change and nuclear energy with President Obama Steven Chu01:29
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Coordinating the response to a crisis and avoiding an Obama administration "Katrina" Carol Browner02:30
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Concerns about Keystone protests affecting Obama's 2012 reelection campaign Bill McKibben02:59
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Evolution of organizing principles in the environmental movement from 350.org to the People's Climate March Bill McKibben02:20
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Coordinating the response to the oil spill and key decisions made Carol Browner04:23
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US Public Health Service roles in disasters and the impact on personnel Regina Benjamin02:18
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Reflections on the impact of "The End of Nature" and the struggle for climate action Bill McKibben04:51
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EPA's decision to mandate large emitters to track and report greenhouse gas emissions Lisa Jackson02:55
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Efforts to increase diversity in EPA staff and leadership Lisa Jackson03:16
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BlueGreen Alliance partnership with Ernie Moniz on climate and job transition strategies Richard Trumka02:25
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Establishment and role of the Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy Carol Browner03:10
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Influence of the Bush administration's climate policy on early negotiation strategies Todd Stern01:27
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Implementation of Plan EJ 2014 and environmental justice in the Obama administration Lisa Jackson04:48
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Confirmation hearing challenges for environmental regulatory approach Gina McCarthy02:09
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Participation in Rebuild by Design competition and the Living Breakwaters project proposal Kate Orff09:35
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Recollection of being invited to serve as deputy assistant for energy and climate change Heather Zichal02:59
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Challenges in advancing the construction of the smart grid and federal agency coordination Nancy Sutley05:52
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State Department's surprise at Keystone pipeline review and environmental concerns Nancy Sutley02:11
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Energy Department's role in coordinating private sector energy issues and regulations Steven Chu02:05
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Reflections on President Obama's climate change commitment in his second inaugural address Frances Beinecke03:27
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Obama administration's approach to oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters Heather Zichal02:53
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NRDC's engagement with the Obama administration on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and environmental policy Frances Beinecke09:12
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Reflections on the enduring impact of energy policies from the Department of Energy Steven Chu05:52
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Impact of Congress not passing cap and trade on EPA's agenda Lisa Jackson06:43
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Debate on hard vs. soft shoreline approaches post-Hurricane Sandy Kate Orff05:44
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Involvement in shaping cap and trade legislation and its progress through Congress Steven Chu02:11
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Evolution of President Obama's focus on climate change and automation Carol Browner01:57
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Impact of celebrity involvement on the reach of advocacy messages Art and Helen Tanderup03:36
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Confirmation views on integrating economic policy with the CEQ's environmental mission Nancy Sutley03:37
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Signing of the greenhouse gas endangerment finding before the Copenhagen summit Nancy Sutley03:46
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Obama's role in shaping communication strategy on clean energy and economic recovery Heather Zichal03:34
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Transition to Obama administration's energy and environment policy work Carol Browner01:03
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Experience at EPA under Administrator Carol Browner and shaping views on environmental policy Nancy Sutley03:53
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Reflections on the significance of the Copenhagen climate summit for the Paris Agreement Nancy Sutley03:31
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Challenges faced by EPA during the Clinton administration and the politicization of science Carol Browner04:22
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Obama administration's prioritization of health care over climate change Bill McKibben04:39
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Transition from design to funding and implementation in Rebuild by Design competition Kate Orff03:54
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Discussion on the future of nuclear energy post-Fukushima disaster Steven Chu03:38
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EPA's strategy for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants Carol Browner02:59
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Environmental protection strategies from Florida to the Obama administration Carol Browner04:59
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Early career as political director for the Sierra Club in New Jersey Heather Zichal02:32
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Increasing community engagement and environmental justice as EPA priorities Lisa Jackson02:43
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Efforts to address environmental justice and pollution load during Obama's administration Carol Browner02:33
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Early experiences with environmental justice and regulation in Canton, Massachusetts Gina McCarthy06:50
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Influence of the auto bailout on CAFE standards negotiations Carol Browner01:57
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Efforts and challenges in passing legislation through Congress before the Copenhagen Summit Frances Beinecke01:54
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Reevaluation of nuclear energy's role in addressing climate change Carol Browner02:10
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Recommendations for EPA's approach to science in the Biden administration Gina McCarthy02:14
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First encounter with Obama in the Capitol and organizing an energy policy meeting Heather Zichal05:03
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Emphasizing the role of science in EPA policy during confirmation hearings Lisa Jackson06:33
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Reactions to President Obama's rejection of the Keystone pipeline permit Art and Helen Tanderup04:46
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First meeting with Obama and early climate strategy discussions Carol Browner02:06
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Collaboration with John McCain on climate legislation during the Obama administration Carol Browner01:03
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US leadership in global climate change efforts at the Copenhagen summit Carol Browner02:52
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Supporting Rush Holt's congressional campaign due to his scientific understanding of environmental issues Heather Zichal02:43
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NRDC's increased political engagement and the creation of Leading Green with LCV Frances Beinecke06:25
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US-China relations and climate change diplomacy during the Obama administration Max Baucus08:31
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Discussion on the role of economic models in energy policy and climate change predictions Steven Chu08:39
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Response to the BP oil spill and coordination with federal and state entities Don Verrilli04:59
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Impact of the financial crisis on the Department of Energy's budget and initiatives Steven Chu08:34
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EPA's endangerment finding for greenhouse gases before the Copenhagen Summit Lisa Jackson05:27
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Role in setting climate targets and reliance on economic models Steven Chu03:55
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Impact of the White House Office of Energy and Climate Policy on CEQ's role Nancy Sutley05:55
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Early environmental policy circles and the recognition of climate change Carol Browner01:09
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Vice President Biden's involvement in smart grid and transmission policy efforts Heather Zichal01:04
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US delegation's experience at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen Heather Zichal07:43
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Public engagement with energy efficiency and smart grid initiatives Carol Browner01:13
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US diplomacy's role in the Paris Agreement and the evolution of climate negotiations Todd Stern10:18
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Impact of civil disobedience on environmental group unity and White House engagement Bill McKibben05:03
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Coordination between the administration and oil companies during oil spill responses Courtney Hight02:34
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Reflections on EPA community engagement from prior experience with the Superfund program Lisa Jackson02:52
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Assessing the focus on climate change actions over rhetoric during the 2012 reelection campaign Carol Browner01:28
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Reflections on President Obama's energy policy and organizing Power Shift 2011 Courtney Hight04:17
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EPA's review of California's emissions standards and coordination with CAFE negotiations Lisa Jackson03:14
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Transition from mainstream environmental activism to working with environmental justice and Indigenous groups Courtney Hight04:29
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Reflections on meeting with President-Elect Obama about environmental priorities Nancy Sutley03:37
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Impact of the 2008 financial crisis on the campaign's climate and energy strategy Heather Zichal02:25
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Comparing the impact of hurricanes to the Gulf oil spill on community mental health Regina Benjamin02:01
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Development and implementation of the smart grid in the Recovery Act Steven Chu09:21
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Impact of the Durban Platform on smaller developing countries' role in climate negotiations Todd Stern03:06
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