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March 15, 2010
News Release
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March 12, 2010
Interactive
This interactive guide explores the past, present, and future of nuclear power, focusing on its unique benefits and risks.
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March 10, 2010
Video
Listen to experts breakdown the development of an international framework for geoengineering and the implications of these technologies for U.S. foreign policy.
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March 10, 2010
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Listen to experts breakdown the development of an international framework for geoengineering and the implications of these technologies for U.S. foreign policy.
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March 10, 2010, Washington D.C.
Transcript
As the international community continues to work toward emissions reductions, some climate scientists are turning to the concept of geoengineering-the deliberate manipulation of the Earth's climate-to offset the effects of climate change. The concept, however, raises scientific, political, and ethical questions. Join M. Granger Morgan and John D. Steinbruner to discuss the development of an international framework for geoengineering and the implications of these technologies for U.S. foreign policy.
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March 1, 2010
Podcast
Environmental economist Robert Stavins says Obama's energy plan is designed to make a climate bill more politically feasible, but he points out energy policy and climate policy often have different goals. Without cap-and-trade, it will be hard to meet the country's Copenhagen target, he notes.
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March 1, 2010, New York
Transcript
Senator Mark Begich (D-Ak) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Ak) speak to the Council on public and private strategies for adapting to climate change in Arctic Alaska. Scott G. Borgerson, visiting fellow for Ocean Governance at the Council, presides.
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March/April 2010
Foreign Affairs Article — Summary
The economic crisis did not alter the deep structural changes already in global energy markets.
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February 24, 2010
Interview
With some findings of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in question, four experts debate how much the premier climate science review panel may need to make changes.
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Updated: February 23, 2010
Backgrounder
Debating global warming policy has moved to the top of agendas worldwide, but some skeptics still question whether action is necessary or possible.
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Explore the past, present, and future of nuclear energy with this new online interactive.
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