The featured programs for the Environment Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1167 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 18:07:27 GMT The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a meeting to vote on the nomination of Gina McCarthy to be the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but the Republicans boycotted the meeting, postponing the vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312648-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Black talked about the aging pipeline system in the country as well as regulation and the economics of the industry. The rupture on March 29, 2013, of an Exxon Mobil pipe line carrying heavy tar-sand crude oil in Mayflower, Arkansas, was discussed. Video clips of the spill from [Huffington Post] were shown. Topics included the implications for the approval of the Keystone XL pipe line. Mr. Black responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-4 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the various natural and human-made issues impacting the Gulf Coast, including potential future disasters. U.S. Geological Survey Director Marcia McNutt said that people should not live below sea-level due to "extreme events" and the gradual rise of sea level. In addition, the panel discussed potential vulnerabilities to hurricanes and other disasters due to loss in wetlands and degradation of ecological barriers. "The Gulf Coast: Diverse Converging Issues" was a plenary session of 13th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment, titled "Disasters and Environment: Science, Preparedness, and Resilience," held for three days in the Ronald Reagan Building by the National Council for Science and the Environment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310396-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310396-3 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justice Department and other law enforcement officials held a press conference in New Orleans regarding new criminal charges and a settlement in the BP oil spill. Attorney General Holder outlined the 14 charges which included 11 counts of manslaughter and one obstruction of justice. He also said that BP agreed to a $4.5 billion settlement which would be disbursed to federal agencies for restoration, preservation and conservation. Other investigations into civil and criminal charges remained open. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309482-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309482-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Officials held a telephone conference call with news media regarding federal, state, and local preparations for Hurricane Sandy, which was expected to make landfall later that evening. They answered questions on a number of issues such as evacuation orders, the likely damage the storm would bring to various affected areas, and federal assistance available to local areas. This program was audio only with the official speaking indicated on screen. A live scene of Washington, D.C., was also shown during this 2:30 p.m. EDT call. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309120-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309120-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mary Kendall testified on her involvement in the Obama administration's temporary freeze on deepwater drilling after the BP's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. A 2010 Interior Department report claimed that outside engineers backed the freeze, even though they had not. Interior Secretary Salazar later apologized for the mistake. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307399-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Administrator Lisa Jackson testified on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) fiscal year 2013 budget request. She defended her agency's study of the effects on hydraulic fracking, a natural gas drilling method, on the water supply. She also answered questions on EPA regulations and their impact on economic growth, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304619-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304619-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) members testified on on nuclear reactor safety following Japan's disaster earlier in the year. Senators in their opening statement referred repeatedly to the previous day's House hearing in which NRC commissioners accused Chair Jaczko of abusive management practices that undermine the agency's mission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303204-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Citizens spoke at the final State Department public hearing concerning the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline Proposal, which, if approved, would transport oil from Alberta, Canada, through six states with final transfer points in Houston and Port Arthur, Texas. Those who spoke against the plan said there were too many health and environmental risks for the State Department to issue a permit for the company. Proponents said the pipeline could be built safely with strict environmental guidelines all while creating thousands of jobs for the economy. There were boos and chants sporadically throughout the hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301959-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301959-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jack Hayes talked about the mission and structure of the National Weather Service (NWS) and its role in weather forecasting and climatology. Topics includes NWS delivery of a variety of weather, water, and climate services to government, industry, and the general public. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. This was part four in a four-part "Washington Journal" series on weather and the government. The product identification number for the other parts are 301285-7 (Preparations for Weather Emergencies), 301325-5 (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration), and 301305-5 (Climatology). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301341-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301341-6 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Kinter from the Center for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Studies (COLA) talked about the sciences of climatology and climate dynamics, and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed recent weather anomalies and global climate change, and the accuracy of predictions made for Hurricane Irene, which hit the East Coast the previous weekend. Other topics included the federal agencies that work with COLA, the use of drones to gather hurricane data, the difference between weather and climate, and what is needed to improve predictions for the intensity of hurricanes. This was part two in a four-part "Washington Journal" series on weather and the government. The product identification number for the other parts are 301285-7 (Preparations for Weather Emergencies), 301341-6 (National Weather Service), and 301325-5 (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Weather Tracking). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301305-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301305-5 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters about emergency response efforts following the landfall of Hurricane Irene. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301261-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal officials talked about the coordinated federal, state, tribal and local relief efforts for Hurricane Irene at FEMA's Washington, D.C. headquarters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301260-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal officials gave an update on Hurricane Irene and talked about the coordinated federal, state, tribal and local relief efforts at Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Washington, D.C. headquarters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301248-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal government emergency response officials spoke to reporters about preparations for Hurricane Irene. The storm was expected to hit the North and South Carolina borders and then move up to New England. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301237-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301237-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about ExxonMobil's oil spill in the Yellowstone River. They talked about the Environmental Protection Agency's lead role in cleanup and environmental assessment, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's oversight of the Silvertip Pipeline, and the experience of affected landowners along the Yellowstone River. Additionally, they talked about the short-term spill response and claims process, indications of long-term cleanup needs, and implications for existing pipelines that cross water bodies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300605-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300605-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his novel Ralph Nader imagines placing seventeen billionaires in one room to solve the country's problems, from the redevelopment of New Orleans to a reassessment of corporate citizenry and a plan to address environmental issues. Ralph Nader discussed his political novel with two of the billionaires depicted in his book, businessmen and philanthropists Ted Turner and Peter Lewis. This "LIVE from the NYPL" event was held at Celeste Bartos Forum of the New York Public Research Library of Humanities and Social Sciences following the publication of an abridged version of the novel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300422-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a memorial service for victims of the May 22, 2011 tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299768-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299768-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held a meeting on Japan's nuclear power plant crisis, the potential threat of radiation exposure to U.S. territories, and the safety of U.S. reactors. NRC Executive Director Bill Borchardt said the Fukushima nuclear plant was on the verge of being stabilized. Other topics included the infrastructure needed to respond property to earthquakes or other disasters, possible causes of the explosions at Japan's plants, and the differences in safety precautions between U.S. and Japanese plants. At the conclusion of the meeting, NRC Director of Public Affairs Eliot Brenner responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298597-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ken Burns spoke at a National Press Club luncheon as his new six-part PBS series on the National Parks premiered. In his remarks he mentioned some of the experiences he had in each of the National Parks he visited as he created the series. He spoke about the efforts of people in the past and present who helped create and continue to preserve the National Parks system. Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted by audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289175-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289175-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee reconvened its third day of work to consider S. 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. The Senate Environment Committee voted to send the climate change bill to the full Senate without Republican participation. The bill was voted out of committee 11 to 1 with Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) as the only Democrat against the bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289818-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289818-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee reconvened the business meeting to consider S. 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. The business meeting recessed to conduct a briefing for the full committee on the legislation. Following Senator Boxer's statement, Ranking Member Senator Inhofe delivered prepared remarks calling for revised EPA modeling. Republican committee members had boycotted the mark up and were not present. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289798-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289798-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered remarks at a United Nations summit on climate change. In his remarks he aid the U.S. had been among the nations "slow to respond to or even recognize the magnitude of the climate threat," and spoke about actions he had taken in the first few months of his presidency to counter global warming. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convened a climate change summit to focus heads of state on the urgent need for action on global climate change, and to mobilize political will needed to reach a agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December 2009. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289068-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289068-2 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT