The most recent 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, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 11:45:12 GMT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION(NOAA)/NATIONAL INTEGRATED DROUGHT INFORMATION SYSTEM(NIDIS) Summer 2013 National Drought Outlook Current drought conditions, coupled with predictions for persistent dryness throughout much of the Western U.S., pose a threat to agriculture, the environment, economy and human health. Experts from numerous federal agencies and non-government organizations will hold an event to provide a seasonal drought forecast along with discussion of current and expected drought impacts and what plans are in place for response and mitigation. The event will also provide outlooks related to agriculture, wildfires and national water supplies, as well as discussion of short-term recovery and flooding concerns certain areas of the country face. Details about the re-authorization of the Drought Information Act of 2013, as well as available resources for drought preparedness and response, will also be provided. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312784-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312784-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Committee on Environment and Public Works held a business meeting to consider the nomination of Gina McCarthy to be administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The committee voted 10-8 along party lines to move her nomination to the full Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312780-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A rescheduled business meeting of the Committee on Environment and Public Works was held to consider the nomination of Gina McCarthy to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Committee Republicans boycotted the previously scheduled vote on May 9, 2013. In this portion of the meeting, Senator Lautenberg (D-NJ) arrived. This was his second day on Capitol Hill since an illness in February. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312780-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312780-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 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, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nathan Hurst was interviewed on Skype about the House water resources development bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312620-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312620-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charles Flynn spoke about the role of the Colorado River throughout the history of Yuma, Arizona. He talked about the role of the river during the Gold Rush, attempts to control the river after severe floods destroyed Yuma, and contemporary concerns such as overuse and pollution. He also spoke about efforts to conserve and protect the environment surrounding the Colorado River near Yuma. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Yuma, Arizona on April 1-4 to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Time Warner Cable local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312419-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312419-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the impact of drought in Southwestern and Great Plains states on water supplies and the energy sector. Topics included global climate change, and increased collaboration between states, regions, and governmental agencies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312361-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Parin Bhaduri, Austin Hoag, and Nalin Varma's video, [Public Transportation in the Nation] was the middle school-section first prize-winning video in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest. They were eighth graders at Farragut Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee. The local cable company was Charter Communications. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was an annual national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary on a specific theme.*In the 2013 contest participants were asked to send a message to the president on the issue they consider most important in 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-25 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-25 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mathew Shimura's video, [Tides of Tomorrow], was one of the high school section second prize-winning videos in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest. He was a tenth grader at Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii. The local cable company was Oceanic Time Warner Cable. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was an annual national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary on a specific theme.*In the 2013 contest participants were asked to send a message to the president on the issue they consider most important in 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-24 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-24 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iceland's President Olafur Grimsson spoke at a National Press Club Luncheon about the global race for resources in the Arctic. He spotlighted the impact of sea ice melt, concerns about security, managing fisheries and the ecosystem, shipping, and mapping Arctic resources. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312101-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312101-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan JArvis testified about the National Park Service's $2.6 billion budget request for fiscal year 2014. He focused on the potential impact of budget sequestration, saying that personnel furloughs and reduced services at national parks were inevitable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312074-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312074-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gina McCarthy, the president's nominee to be administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Much of the hearing focused on global climate change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312050-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alison Redford, the premier of Alberta Province, talked about the Keystone XL pipeline, which would run from Alberta to the Texas coast, the U.S. State Department's recent Supplement Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) examining the pipeline, and the Alberta-U.S. energy relationship. She described efforts to curb pollution from tar sands oil production, but said that tar sands production would not slow down if the pipeline was not extended to the Gulf of Mexico. After her remarks she was interviewed by Daniel Yergin and responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. She was interrupted by protestors several times. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311993-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311993-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Salazar talked about his tenure as secretary of the Interior. Topics included BP's Gulf of Mexico oil spill, drilling off the coast of Alaska, the Department of the Interior's role in renewable energy issues, his service in the Senate and role as Colorado attorney general during the Columbine shooting, and his future political plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311918-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311918-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT April Summitt talked about her book, [Contested Waters: An Environmental History of the Colorado River], in which she explores the history of the Colorado River and its importance to the American Southwest. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Mesa, Arizona, on March 4-7 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311751-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311751-1 Thu, 16 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, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lauren Frost and Camille Torfs-Leibman's video, [Fishable, Swimmable, Drinkable], was one of the middle school section third prize-winning videos in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest. They were eighth graders at Eastern Middle School in Silver Spring, Maryland. The local cable company was Comcast. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was an annual national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary on a specific theme. In the 2013 contest participants were asked to send a message to the president on the issue they consider most important in 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lisa Margonelli talked about her [Pacific Standard] article on the oil and gas drilling method called hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking." She said public debate on fracking had primarily been focused on the viewpoints of anti-fracking environmental activists and pro-business interests, so she focused on the more everyday effects of fracking, such as taxation and regulatory concerns, safety, and the impact of fracking on communities and local economies. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting magazine articles. The title of Ms. Margonelli's article is "The Debate We Aren't Having." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311879-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311879-6 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the current political system in Haiti and the effectiveness of international aid following the January 12, 2010, earthquake. Jonathan Katz, the only full-time American news correspondent stationed in Haiti when the 2010 earthquake hit, is the author of the book, [The Big Truck That Went By: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster]. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. The program closed with the launch of a new Web site about Haiti. "Big Trucks, Pop Star Politicians and Consensus Building: The Politics of Development in Haiti" was a Global Policy Forum held at the Elliott School of International Affairs' Lindner Family Commons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311759-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jon Krosnick spoke about a survey of over 20 years worth of opinion polls on climate change, and presented the results of new surveys documenting changes in public beliefs and the causes of those trends. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311800-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311800-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the aviation industry's impact on the environment. The panel included Paul Steele, environment director for the International Air Transport Association, Felix Leinemann, transport counselor for the European Union delegation to the U.S., and several other U.S. and European aviation officials. "The Role of Technology, Operations, Alternative Fuels and Market-Based Measures in Getting to "Yes" on an International Agreement on Aviation and Climate Change" was part of the Chamber of Commerce's 12th Aviation Summit in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311799-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311799-8 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the future of aviation manufacturing. David Hess said aviation manufacturers will need to address environmental concerns and promote fuel efficiency. Guy Hachey spoke about investing in fuel efficient or "climate friendly" technology. He said that incorporating this technology is not only a corporate responsibility but also a good business model. "Leaders in Manufacturing" was part of the Chamber of Commerce's 12th Aviation Summit in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311799-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311799-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Maclean talked about his book, [The Esperanza Fire: Arson, Murder, and the Agony of Engine 57], in which he chronicles the 2006 arson-caused wildfire in Southern California that killed five firefighters and destroyed 61 square miles of land before it was contained. He spoke at the Rustic Theater in Idyllwild, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311576-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311576-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Lee Witt and James Loy talked the organization they co-chair, ProtectingAmerica.org, which aims to call attention to natural disaster preparedness in the U.S. before the next natural disaster strikes. Topics included the costs related to natural disasters such as Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, and insurance concerns. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311449-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311449-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gene Karpinski talked about President Obama's nominees to run the Interior Department and the Environmental Protection Agency, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed the League of Conservation Voters' "Scorecard" on Congress' 2012 environmental record. Other topics included his group's 2013 environmental priorities and his expectations for climate change regulation and the Keystone XL Pipeline. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311419-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311419-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Co-authors Bill Broyles, Gayle Harrison Hartmann, and Thomas Sheridan, talked about their book [Last Water on the Devil's Highway: A Cultural and Natural History of Tinajas Atlas]. The book examines the human and natural history of The Devil's Highway, or El Camino del Diablo. The most famous waterhole on the route is Tinajas Altas, or High Tanks, a series of natural rock basins that are among the few reliable sources of water in this region. They responded to questions from the audience. They spoke at the 2013 Tucson Festival of Books, which took place on the campus of the University of Arizona on March 9-10, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311175-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311175-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Authors Kristen Iversen, [Full Body Burden: Growing Up in the Nuclear Shadow of Rocky Flats], and Bill Carter, [Boom, Bust, Boom: A Story About Copper The Metal That Runs the World], talked about the environment. They spoke and responded to questions at the 2013 Tucson Festival of Books, which took place on the campus of the University of Arizona on March 9-10, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311175-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311175-4 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kathryn Bowers and Barbara Natterson-Horowitz talked about their book, [Zoobiquity: What Animals Can Teach Us About Health and the Science of Healing]. They spoke at the 2013 Tucson Festival of Books, which took place on the campus of the University of Arizona on March 9-10, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311173-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311173-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sally Jewell testified on her nomination to become secretary of the interior. She was introduced by Washington Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. In remarks she pledged a balanced approach to energy and said she supported President Obama's "all-of-the-above" energy strategy that includes oil, natural gas and renewable sources like solar and wind. Other topics addressed included public land management, Native American issues, environmental conservation, renewable energy, and oil and gas production. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311363-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311363-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kristen Hays talked by phone about lawsuits against British Petroleum (BP) oil company happening at a Federal District Court in New Orleans. The case aimed to decide culpability and damages from BP's 2010 Gulf Coast oil spill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311283-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311283-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gretel Ehrlich talked about her book, [Facing the Wave: A Journey in the Wake of the Tsunami], in which she looks at the impact and aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011. Ms. Ehrlich spoke at the Mechanics' Institute in San Francisco, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311222-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311222-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, talked about energy issues facing the U.S. and his agenda as the committee's chairman. Topics included energy policy, drilling, exports of natural gas and other fossil fuels, and President Obama's choices to head the Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and other Interior Department offices. After hte interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311263-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Military and Energy Department officials testified on nuclear security. The hearing focused on security improvements and challenges with Energy Department nuclear facilities after the July 28, 2012, security breach at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where nuclear material is produced and stored. Deputy Energy Secretary Daniel Poneman called the security breach "unacceptable and a wake-up call" but said U.S. nuclear material is very well defended. Issues raised included accountability and structural and cultural concerns with the Energy Department and its National Nuclear Security Administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311238-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311238-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Santa Clara University history professor Nancy Unger talked about the role of women in American environmental history, from the nineteenth century journeys across the prairies to the publication of Rachel Carson's seminal book, [Silent Spring]. Illustrating her talk with many images, Professor Unger argued that women realized the dangers of unregulated exploitation of natural resources and were early advocates for conservation and protection of endangered species. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310544-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310544-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Laurie Burt presented the Merck Family Fund's State Energy Analysis Tool and described how how states and businesses can use it to find information online to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. "Exploring the State Energy Analysis Tool" was part of a Georgetown University Climate Center state-federal workshop titled, "Promoting Low-Carbon Solutions and a Resilient Future Together." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-6 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gina McCarthy spoke about how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would implement President Obama's agenda for addressing global climate change during his second term. After her afternoon keynote address, Jonathan Powers talked about federal sustainability efforts and promoting environmental and energy sustainability across federal government operations.*He was interviewed by the moderator and then responded to questions from the audience.* "Federal Sustainability Efforts" was part of a Georgetown University Climate Center state-federal workshop titled, "Promoting Low-Carbon Solutions and a Resilient Future Together." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT California and Delaware officials and environmental group representatives talked about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy efficiency. They showed PowerPoint presentations and responded to questions from the moderator. "Innovative Multi-State Efforts to Reduce Emissions and Energy Use" was a panel of a Georgetown University Climate Center state-federal workshop titled, "Promoting Low-Carbon Solutions and a Resilient Future Together." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-4 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eileen Claussen outlined actions the Obama administration could take to address global climate change with and without Congress. Issues included new rules on power plant emissions, fuel standards for heavy duty trucks, and improving energy efficiency at federal buildings. Topics included the role of business and prospects for international progress. Ms. Claussen was interviewed by Ms. Arroyo. Others participated from the audience. This was the luncheon program of a Georgetown University Climate Center state-federal workshop titled, "Promoting Low-Carbon Solutions and a Resilient Future Together." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-3 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A General Motors vice president expressed confidence in the future of electric automobiles, noting that sales volume had increased significantly as more Americans became used to the technology. State officials talked about state efforts to build the infrastructure necessary to support electric vehicles (EVs). "State and Regional Efforts to Advance Electric Vehicle Deployment" was a panel of a Georgetown University Climate Center state-federal workshop titled, "Promoting Low-Carbon Solutions and a Resilient Future Together." The program opened with a video. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed key issues in the Canada-U.S. relationship, focusing on energy, the environment, and trade. The main topic was the Keystone XL Pipeline which would move crude oil from the tar sands of Alberta, Canada, down to the Gulf of Mexico. Delays in the project had strained relations between the countries. A video about the issues was shown. Panelists referenced President Obama's State of the Union speech and some major comments made by the Canadian prime minister and the media. Panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. Peter Van Dusen moderated. "Canada-U.S.: What's the Future for Energy, Environment and Trade?" was part of the [Maclean's]-CPAC "In Conversation" series of town halls. It was held at the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311037-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the Rally for Climate Change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/82173-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/82173-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Van Jones spoke at a climate change rally held on the National Mall. Organizers urged President Obama to begin his second term with energy policies that included limiting carbon emissions, utilizing renewable resources and rejecting the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311046-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon spoke at the Council on Foreign Relations about several international disputes, including North Korea's nuclear tests and the Arab-Israeli conflict. He urged Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to agree to peace talks with the opposition. He also addressed criticism of the U.N. and spoke about the threat of climate change. After his remarks he was interviewed by Christiane Amanpour and responded to questions from members of the audience. There was poor audio quality for a few minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310940-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) spoke about U.S. energy and climate policy. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311022-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311022-4 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A climate scientists, an economist, and ranchers and farmers testified on the effects of extreme weather on agriculture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310992-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310992-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced his nomination of Sally Jewell for secretary of the interior. He also praised the service of the retiring Secretary Ken Salazar. Secretary Salazar and Ms. Jewell also made remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310838-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310838-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Henry Waxman (D-CA) talked about his commitment to advocating for new climate change policies and his efforts to change laws through either congressional or presidential leadership.*He also explained his reasons for creating a Bicameral Climate Change Task Force and what he hopes it could do in 2013. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310837-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310837-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Coral Davenport talked about President Obama's emphasis in his inaugural address on global. She discussed the prospects for climate change legislation in the 113th Congress and options the president has to push his agenda. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310628-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310628-5 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bob Deans talked about his book, [Reckless: The Political Assault on the American Environment]. He was interviewed at the 2012 National Press Club Book Awards and Author Night. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309593-14 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309593-14 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hubert Hamer and Charles Abbott talked about the effect of ongoing drought on the nation's economy. They discussed the agricultural sector, food prices and production, imports and exports, federal subsidy and crop insurance programs, and renewable fuels such as ethanol. They also discussed how the drought was affecting the latest farm bill. This program was part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310613-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310613-6 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT