The most popular programs for the Natural Resources Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1178 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 17:10:23 GMT Ian Urbina talked about his recent [New York Times] series on the environmental and health risks of natural gas drilling, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. According to Mr. Urbina, the toxic risks of natural gas drilling have begun to outweigh its benefits, despite being claimed as the solution to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298326-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298326-7 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Historian Douglas Brinkley talked about his forthcoming book, [The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America] (Harper; July 28, 2009). The book tells the story of President Theodore Roosevelt's contribution to the early days of the conservation movement. Between 1901 and 1909, he was responsible for 230 million acres of land being set aside as wilderness. Mr. Brinkley sees this as the most important initiative by a U.S. president between the Civil War and World War I. This portion of the two-part interview was conducted in the Roosevelt Room at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The center is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For Part 2 see program ID 287277-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287150-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287150-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses talked about the issues surrounding the education and conservation programs associated with public display of marine mammals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293204-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Egan talked about his book [The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt & the Fire That Saved America] (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; October 19, 2009). He talked about the largest forest fire in American history on August 20, 1910, drought-ravaged areas of Washington, Idaho, and Montana went up in flames as winds created a massive blaze . A group of 10,000 men were organized by forest rangers to stop the fire that destroyed small towns and national forests and killed nearly 100 people. Mr. Egan recalled the struggles of the fire-fighters that inspired the nation to continue on with former President Teddy Roosevelt's interest in preserving forest land. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Timothy Egan is the author of [The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl], which was awarded the 2006 National Book Award for Nonfiction. He currently writes a weekly column titled, "Outposts" for the [New York Times]. This event was held by Fact & Fiction bookstore in Missoula, Montana, on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 7 p.m. CT. The event date on screen is incorrect. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290712-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290712-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Colin Beavan talked about his book [No Impact Man: The Adventures of a Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the Planet and the Discoveries He Makes About Himself and Our Way of Life in the Process] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux (September 1, 2009). In his book he documents the attempt by a New Yorker to have as small a carbon footprint as possible. He describes the year he and his family spent attempting to have no net impact on the environment. They attempted not to use electricity or transportation as starting points. Mr. Beavan described the experiment as educational in unexpected ways. He talked about how he became interested in the project, his philosophical reflections, topics such as planned obsolescence, renewal energy, green jobs, and global warming, and how people could become involved. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289188-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289188-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michael Klare looks at what countries around the world are doing to secure dwindling resources such as coal, uranium, copper, water, and arable land. He responded to questions at this Public Affairs Program at the Carnegie Council in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305971-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305971-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT International economist Dambisa Moyo talked about the huge impact of China's efforts to control basic resources around the world. She used some slides during her presentation, which was followed by a questions and answer session moderated by Professor Yang. This World Affairs Council of Seattle program, held at the Swedish Cultural Center, was sponsored by Microsoft. The co-presenters included the Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Seattle University's Asian Studies and Global African Studies Programs, and the University of Washington African Studies Program and Evans School of Public Affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306659-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306659-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Egan talked about his book [The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt & the Fire That Saved America] (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; October 19, 2009). He talked about the largest forest fire in American history. On August 20, 1910, drought-ravaged areas of Washington, Idaho, and Montana went up in flames as winds created a massive blaze. A group of 10,000 men were organized by forest rangers to stop the fire that destroyed small towns and national forests and killed nearly 100 people. Mr. Egan recalled the struggles of the fire-fighters that inspired the nation to continue on with former President Teddy Roosevelt's interest in preserving forest land. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This program of the Tucon Festival of Books was held in Gallagher Theater of the Student Union of the University of Arizona. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292489-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292489-4 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Today is President's Day. Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. On the 100th anniversary of Frederick Douglass's death, Mr. Clark was interviewed from the Douglass home in Anacostia, Virginia. In the federal budget segment, Mr. Hebert reviewed the Interior Department budget proposal. Mr. Voss described the new Frederick Douglass exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery. Mr. Landrigan talked about the atmosphere in New Hampshire one year before the presidential primaries there. Former HEW Secretary Califano talked about his new book, [Radical Surgery: What's Next for America's Health Care?] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63437-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Silas House and Jason Howard each read an expert from their book [Something's Rising: Appalachians Fighting Mountaintop Removal] (University Press of Kentucky; March 16, 2009). The authors, Kentucky natives, are activists in the movement against mountaintop removal mining. They collected stories of the generations-long fight to prevent what they call the destruction of their land and their way of life, for the sake of the coal industry. Then Erik Reece spoke about mining and energy policy. Silas House is a bestselling novelist whose non-fiction has been published in [Newsday], among others. He teaches at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. Jason Howard is the editor of [We All Live Downstream]. He has also written for [Equal Justice Magazine] and [The Louisville Review]. Erik Reece is the author of [Lost Mountain: A Year in the Vanishing Wilderness -- Radical Strip Mining and the Devastation of Appalachia]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287622-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287622-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 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 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 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 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Historian Douglas Brinkley talked about his forthcoming book, [The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America] (Harper; July 28, 2009). The book tells the story of President Theodore Roosevelt's contribution to the early days of the conservation movement. Between 1901 and 1909, he was responsible for 230 million acres of land being set aside as wilderness. Mr. Brinkley sees this as the most important initiative by a U.S. president between the Civil War and World War I. This portion of the two-part program was recorded in the archives at the National Conservation Training Center where Mr. Brinkley did some of his research for the book. The center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The program opens and closes with interviews with Steve Chase and Mark Madison about the history and work of the training center. For Part 1 see program ID 287150-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287277-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287277-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Six of the seven living first ladies participated in the opening of the Washington Botanical Gardens. The gardens will be a living tribute to the accomplishments of the nation's first ladies. The event was hosted by Mr. Griffin and Ms. George, and Rep. Michel sang the National Anthem. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was unable to attend the event due to her ongoing battle with cancer. The former first lady died eight days later. Following the address by the first lady and the president, Johnny Mathis entertained the audience with several songs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56713-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56713-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the future of the National Park System, conservation programs, and the mission of the National Park Service. Among the topics they addressed were visitation rates, strategic development, preservation of park and heritage sites, and land use policies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293696-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Biggers presents a history of coal mining and industrial strip-mining in the American mid-west, specifically on his families land in the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. Mr. Biggers contends that the history of coal production in America is marked by the displacement of Native Americans, slavery,unsafe work conditions, and environmental degradation. He argues against the idea of coal as a viable energy source and questions the Obama administration's interest in "clean coal." Jeff Biggers discusses his book at Malaprop's Bookstore in Asheville, North Carolina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292115-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292115-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Casey Judd talked about federal response to recent wildfires, the upcoming wildfire season, federal funding and resources to fight wildfires and impact of the passage of the House FLAME Act. Mr. Judd, who is critical of current policies, testified before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on June 18, 2008, stating that the nation's federal wildland firefighters were not as prepared as the federal agencies were claiming they were. He also talked about the role of firefighters and his proposals to make federal fire fighting more efficient, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Ruben Grijalva, participating by phone from Sacramento, CA, talked about the current status of the California wildfires. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206194-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206194-7 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Margareta Wahlstrom and Craig Fugate spoke at a conference on the impact and response of natural and man-made disasters, along with environmental challenges, to help develop recommendations and solutions for scientists and policymakers. Mr. Fugate warned that budget constraints would make it difficult to get federal aid after a disaster. He emphasized the need for local communities to have better tools to manage risk. These were the opening keynote addresses 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/310396-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310396-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 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 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Maclean talked about his book [Fire on the Mountain: The True Story of the South Canyon Fire], published by William Morrow & Company, which provides an account of a 1994 forest fire that killed 14 people on Storm King Mountain near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. During the presentation he showed footage of the fire and answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160480-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 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 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participants in the first of two panels at the White House Conference on the Great Outdoors talked about environmental conservation efforts in the U.S. Among the topics they addressed were citizen engagement in outdoor activities and environmental programs, use of natural resources, land conservation, and the history of federal conservation programs. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293038-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293038-3 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Singer, songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton talked about the 75th anniversary celebration of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, for which she is the ambassador. She sang and responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Topics included her life and career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283940-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sharon Robinson gave a tour of the Reed Gold Mine, which is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States. North Carolina led the nation in gold production until 1848, when it was eclipsed by the great rush to California. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) on their "2011 LCV Cities Tour" were in Charlotte, N.C., on August 29-September 2, 2011, to feature the history and literary life of the city that would host the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Working with the Time Warner 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/301667-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301667-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about land conservation at a a White House Conference on America's great outdoors. In his remarks he said the nation's growing population, pollution and other factors are "putting a rising strain on our lands." He said government cannot address conservation issues alone, and he urged private industry, local communities, Native American leaders and volunteers to help protect the outdoors. Following the remarks he signed a memorandum for forming coalitions with state and local governments and the private sector; encouraging outdoor recreation by Americans; connecting wildlife migration corridors; and encouraging the sustainable use of private land. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293037-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments to the question, "What do you think are acceptable risks in energy extraction?" George Condon talked by telephone on the history of the White House Correspondents Association Dinner. Tom Fitzgerald talked by telephone on the debate between Senator Arlen Specter and Representative Joe Sestak, the two Democratic candidates running in the May 18th primary for the U.S. Senate seat from Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293279-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293279-2 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jeffrey Sachs and a panel of experts discussed the book he co-edited, [Escaping the Resource Curse], a joint effort of the Revenue Watch Institute and Columbia University's Initiative for Policy Dialogue. Topics included an assessment of why so many resource-rich countries do poorly economically and have low per capita incomes, the root causes of the 'curse,' and ways the countries can avoid falling victim to it such as transparency in the management of resources. After their presentations they responded to audience members' questions. Professor Sachs is also the director of the United Nation's Millennium Project. He wrote [The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Out Time.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199783-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Bryson read from his new book, [A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail], published by Broadway Books. The book describes his experiences as he walked along the 2,100 miles of the Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine. Following his presentation, Mr. Bryson answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105484-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105484-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governor Joe Manchin, Natural Resources Committee chairman, and Governor Sarah Palin, committee vice chairman, led the plenary session. Jonathan Schrag and Edward Kelly addressed the committee on topics of domestic energy supply, traditional sources of energy, Alaska as a further source of oil and natural gas, and coal sources in various states. The participants hoped for cleaner alternative energy sources in the future. After the presentations, the committee members discussed the issues and questioned the speakers. The National Governors Association 2008 Winter Meeting was held at the J.W. Marriott Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204154-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204154-2 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan talked about their book [The National Parks: America's Best Idea] (Knopf; (September 8, 2009). The book is a companion to their documentary film which would premier on PBS the next day. This was a 4:35 p.m. program in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 9th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. Included in program ID 289125-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289125-15 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289125-15 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy "Active Transportation for America" report was presented to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman James Oberstar at the National Press Club. The report quantifies the national benefits of bicycling and walking and public demand for an investment in varied transportation choices. It reports that more funding for bicycling and walking can save Americans billions of dollars not only in traditional transportation and health benefits, but in the economic, energy and climate benefits of Active Transportation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281868-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Edwin Black talked about his book, [Internal Combustion: How Corporations and Governments Addicted the World to Oil and Derailed the Alternatives], published by St. Martin's Press. He said that people have been trying to monopolize resources such as wood, water, and electricity since the beginning of human history. He described the first battery-powered cars, developed in the 1890s, which were undermined by interests who stood to profit from cars powered by the internal combustion engine. He said that Henry Ford and Thomas Edison undertook a secret program to bring back the electric car in 1912, but it was ultimately unsuccessful. He speculated about the feasibility of alternative energy sources such as corn and sugar cane ethanol, hydrogen, nuclear power, and solar power. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194727-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194727-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 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 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Salazar talked about the next steps in the reorganization of the Minerals Management Service (MMS). He also responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293606-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participants in the first of two panels at the White House Conference on the Great Outdoors talked about environmental conservation efforts in the U.S. Among the topics they addressed were generating grassroots interest in environmental preservation, public land management, and parks and recreation projects. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293038-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293038-4 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Obama announced his nomination of Senator Ken Salazar as secretary of the interior and former Governor Tom Vilsack as secretary of agriculture. He spoke about their experience and expertise, and answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282930-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282930-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Interior Secretary Ken Salazar outlined the Obama administration's America's Great Outdoors Initiative. The plan calls for the creation of new urban green spaces and a renewed focus on cleaning up the nation's rivers and waterways. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298174-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298174-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 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 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Nancy Kinner, participating from Manchester, New Hampshire, talked about the federal response and the long-term environmental impact of the oil spill off the coast of Louisiana. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293279-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293279-5 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the rise of poaching in Africa and increased demand for African ivory in China. They focused on opaque structures in the international financial system, particularly anonymous American shell companies, and ways in which the companies facilitate illicit wildlife trafficking, drug smuggling, arms dealing and terrorist financing. They also talked about demand for rhino ivory in Vietnam. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306221-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about challenges related to environmental law enforcement and protecting marine life in U.S. waters. Speakers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Coast Guard, Justice Department, and Greenpeace discussed the funding and logistical challenges in protecting marine wildlife species. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307526-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307526-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT A C-SPAN crew took a tour of a Louisiana marsh that had been affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. They spoke with a local shrimper, Tate Grossie, who was driving airboats for BP as part of the clean up effort, and Coast Guard public affairs officer John Miller. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293992-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293992-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The National Corn Growers Association held an energy forum in the National Press Club Ballroom on "Net Energy Balance of Ethanol and Implications of Future Renewable Energy Research." A panel moderated by Mr. Nalley spoke on "The Net Balance of Ethanol." Mr. Dale argued against the use of net energy as a policy guide since not all energy is equal. Mr. Patzek, using graphs, showed that the claimed increase in miles per gallon gained by using ethanol could be achieved with proper tire inflation. After Mr. Pimentel continued about the high input costs of producing ethanol and the marginal returns, Mr. Sheehan claimed the analyses of Patzek and Pimentel were erroneous. Following the presentation, the panelists addressed questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188549-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188549-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governor Allen testified concerning the proposed Disney theme park which would be built on lands just four miles from Manassas, VA. Manassas was the site of two Civil War battles commonly known as Bull Run and the Second Bull Run. The proposal has come under criticism because of the proximity to the national historic site and the traffic and asthetic problems it would create. Governor Allen favors the Disney park because of the economic benefits it would bring to that region of Virginia. On the other panels, witnesses spoke about the problems that the park would bring to Virginians. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58037-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Interior Secretary Ken Salazar talked about the policy plans of the Obama Administration in relation to public lands and endangered species. Topics included bringing guns in national parks, resource harvesting on public land, renewable resources, climate change, water legislation, and salmon production. After the interview, the reporters discussed his answers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286478-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wilson talked about his latest book, [The Future of Life], published by Alfred A. Knopf. In his book, Mr. Wilson asserts that there needs to be a reconciliation between humanity and nature. During his talk, Mr. Wilson explored the ways in which humanity has affected the course of nature. The author mapped out a suggested plan of action for the modern world in order to prevent further habitat and species loss on a global scale. After the presentation Mr. Wilson answered questions from members of the audience. Mr. Wilson has won the Pulitzer Prize for his writing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168478-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Bush administration testified about the delay of a decision to list polar bears under the Endangered Species Act until after a controversial lease sale for oil drilling off Alaska. Experts on wildlife protection and oil drilling also testified. Earlier in the week, the Interior Department announced it would miss the statutory deadline to reach a decision on listing the polar bear under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), saying it would take up to a month more to reach the decision. That would put the listing decision one day after the sale of oil drilling rights in Alaska's Chukchi Sea, scheduled for February 6th. The Chukchi Sea is a polar bear habitat. In one study, the Interior Department determined that under current trends, disappearing sea ice would result in a two-thirds drop in the world population of polar bears resulting in the disappearance of polar bears from Alaska by 2050. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203681-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203681-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Terrence Jones spoke on "A Case for America's National Parks Through the Artist's Lens." Topics included arts funding and the future of the national parks. Mr. Jones responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284776-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284776-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar visited the Jefferson Memorial to sign the National Mall Plan and announced the next steps in the plan to revitalize and restore the National Mall and to view restoration work already underway. Representatives from the Trust for the National Mall and The Coca-Cola Company talked about sustainable practices being put to use on the National Mall. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296491-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296491-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The School Bus crew talked with Mr. San Miguel about the Devils Tower National Monument. The Tower itself is always changing and was formed about 60 million years ago in a volcanic process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61176-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61176-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT