Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Early career experience with environmental bylaws and community engagement Gina McCarthy
    04:25
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    Reflections on leaving the EPA and the legacy of environmental advocacy Lisa Jackson
    05:43
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    Evolution of President Obama's focus on climate change and automation Carol Browner
    01:57
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    Transition from legislative work to Secretary of the Environment and EPA involvement Carol Browner
    02:44
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    California's role in the auto industry's fuel-efficiency agreement Carol Browner
    01:17
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    Initial opposition to the Keystone pipeline route through Nebraska Art and Helen Tanderup
    07:53
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    US delegation's experience at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen Heather Zichal
    07:43
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    Interdepartmental dynamics and collaboration on renewable energy initiatives at the DOE Steven Chu
    03:31
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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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    Negotiating the China climate agreement and the role of HFCs in US-China environmental diplomacy Todd Stern
    11:47
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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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    Defending the concept of government regulation against anti-regulatory fervor Carol Browner
    02:36
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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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    Organizing the People's Climate March and its impact on global climate action Bill McKibben
    06:49
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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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    Collaboration with businesses on environmental regulation during EPA tenure Carol Browner
    02:17
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    Impact of grassroots activism on the Toxics Release Inventory legislation Carol Browner
    02:34
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    Continuity in energy policy from Sam Bodman to Ernest Moniz Steven Chu
    04:00
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    Disagreements on energy loan programs with Larry Summers Steven Chu
    02:43
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    Increasing community engagement and environmental justice as EPA priorities Lisa Jackson
    02:43
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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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    Reasons for the failure of cap and trade legislation Bill McKibben
    02:42
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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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    Utilizing technical expertise in the Fukushima nuclear incident response Steven Chu
    05:47
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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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    Balancing energy policy with offshore drilling and energy independence in early 2010 Carol Browner
    02:05
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    Energy Department's role in coordinating private sector energy issues and regulations Steven Chu
    02:05
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    Impact of growing up in New Orleans on environmental awareness Lisa Jackson
    04:32
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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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    Involvement in the Boston Harbor cleanup and reflections on environmental persistence Gina McCarthy
    03:05
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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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    Reflections on healthcare system and climate change impacts Steven Chu
    02:32
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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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    Experiences of sexism in environmental leadership roles Carol Browner
    02:51
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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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    Supporting Rush Holt's congressional campaign due to his scientific understanding of environmental issues Heather Zichal
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    Environmental movement's impact on the Keystone XL pipeline decision Frances Beinecke
    06:45
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    US-China climate negotiations and strategic planning for the Paris Agreement Todd Stern
    38:17
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    Signing of the greenhouse gas endangerment finding before the Copenhagen summit Nancy Sutley
    03:46
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    Agency's limited involvement in the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster Steven Chu
    01:15
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    Coordinating the response to the oil spill and key decisions made Carol Browner
    04:23
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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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    Adapting environmental policy to evolving climate science during the Obama era Frances Beinecke
    02:12
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    Government's proposal process for potential drilling areas and climate change considerations Carol Browner
    01:56
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    Meeting with Osage Nation to form the Indian Country Renewable Energy Consortium Heather Zichal
    02:19
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    Insights from the environmental justice tour in Southern and other US communities Lisa Jackson
    05:12
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    Recommendations for EPA's approach to science in the Biden administration Gina McCarthy
    02:14
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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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    President Obama's Climate Action Plan announcement at Georgetown University Frances Beinecke
    03:22
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    Impact of ACA opposition on environmental legislation opportunities Kathleen Sebelius
    02:55
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    Department of Energy's role in developing hydraulic fracturing regulations Steven Chu
    05:27
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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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    Shift in climate diplomacy with the Durban Protocol and developing countries' roles Todd Stern
    04:40
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    Reflections on engaging diverse perspectives in environmental advocacy Frances Beinecke
    04:00
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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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    Recruitment of technically skilled staff for the Department of Energy under Obama Steven Chu
    02:55
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    Formation and impact of the BlueGreen Alliance on labor and environmental movements Frances Beinecke
    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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    Regulating methane emissions from fracking and its fiscal impact Gina McCarthy
    03:10
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    Reflections on the Keystone XL pipeline controversy and environmental impact analysis Gina McCarthy
    05:17
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    Assessing the focus on climate change actions over rhetoric during the 2012 reelection campaign Carol Browner
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    Challenges of coordinating national smart grid projects and renewable energy transmission Carol Browner
    02:55
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    Impact of celebrity involvement on the reach of advocacy messages Art and Helen Tanderup
    03:36
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    Preparations and expectations for the Copenhagen Climate Conference Todd Stern
    08:01
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    Environmental protection strategies from Florida to the Obama administration Carol Browner
    04:59
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    Vice President Biden's involvement in smart grid and transmission policy efforts Heather Zichal
    01:04
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    International grassroots advocacy impact on climate agreements Frances Beinecke
    02:05
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    Debate on hard vs. soft shoreline approaches post-Hurricane Sandy Kate Orff
    05:44
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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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    Administration's view on fossil fuels and clean energy transition in Obama's first term Heather Zichal
    05:46
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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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    Improving community engagement as New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection commissioner Lisa Jackson
    03:03
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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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    Preparations for housing a carbon exchange system at EPA under potential cap-and-trade legislation Lisa Jackson
    02:27
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    US Public Health Service roles in disasters and the impact on personnel Regina Benjamin
    02:18
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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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    Involvement in shaping cap and trade legislation and its progress through Congress Steven Chu
    02:11
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    Connection between democracy reforms and issue advocacy in climate justice Courtney Hight
    02:02
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    Support for the US auto industry and the establishment of ARPA-E Steven Chu
    06:49
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    Emphasizing the role of science in environmental policy during confirmation hearings Nancy Sutley
    04:58
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    Greenpeace's stance on Waxman-Markey and the challenges in the Senate Carol Browner
    02:25
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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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    Collaboration with Massachusetts politicians on environmental protection efforts Gina McCarthy
    02:59
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    Efforts and challenges in passing legislation through Congress before the Copenhagen Summit Frances Beinecke
    01:54
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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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    Department of Energy's response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Steven Chu
    21:38
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    Transition from traditional landscape architecture to environmental advocacy and founding SCAPE Kate Orff
    06:50
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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 endangerment finding for greenhouse gases before the Copenhagen Summit Lisa Jackson
    05:27
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    Impact of Hurricane Katrina on environmental organizing and public opinion Bill McKibben
    02:00
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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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    Reflections on environmental advocacy and generational leadership transitions Frances Beinecke
    05:17
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    Assessment of the Obama administration's environmental and climate record Courtney Hight
    02:11
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    Step It Up 2007 and the evolution of environmental movement organizing Bill McKibben
    05:21
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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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    Establishment and role of the Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy Carol Browner
    03:10
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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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    Al Gore's environmental stance and its impact during the Clinton administration Frances Beinecke
    02:39
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    EPA's strategy for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants Carol Browner
    02:59
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    Development and implementation of the smart grid in the Recovery Act Steven Chu
    09:21
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    Early career as political director for the Sierra Club in New Jersey Heather Zichal
    02:32
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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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    Early life and evolution through high school in Massachusetts Gina McCarthy
    05:00
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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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    Reflecting on diversity and environmental justice in the environmental movement Frances Beinecke
    07:49
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    Development of California's Environmental Justice Plan and challenges in policy acceptance Nancy Sutley
    05:59
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    Transition to Obama administration's energy and environment policy work Carol Browner
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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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    Reflections on President Obama's legislative strategy and engagement with Congress Steven Chu
    04:02
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    Environmental movement's response to the Keystone pipeline delay Bill McKibben
    01:28
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    Strategies and outcomes of the movement against the Keystone XL pipeline Bill McKibben
    11:59
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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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