EPA and Environmental Protection, Part 2
The American University Center for Environmental Policy held a roundtable discussion on what institutions will be needed to protect the environment in the future.
108 viewsThe American University Center for Environmental Policy held a roundtable discussion on what institutions will be needed to protect the environment in the future.
108 viewsThe World Resources Institute held a discussion on climate change policy with experts including Todd Stern, former U.S. special envoy for climate change under President Obama. Other particip…
456 viewsPanelists talked about the conservative role in environmental stewardship. Lynn Scarlett, former deputy secretary of the interior, moderated the discussion hosted by the Conservation Leaders…
248 viewsFederal environmental officials and others testified about water safety and emerging contaminants in the waters of the United States. Among the issues they addressed were levels and sources …
774 viewsA panel discussion was held on the infrastructure repairs needed to ensure safe drinking water. Topics included the economic and security challenges facing federal, state, and local governme…
157 viewsWitnesses testified on the policy aspects of carbon dioxide (CO2) capture, transportation, and sequestration from fossil fuel power plants. Senators Kerry and Coleman provided the initial te…
474 viewsThe committee met to hear testimony on the need for a Water Commission to make assessments about future U.S. water supply, review current water management programs, and develop comprehensive…
271 viewsA hearing was held on how to protect water quality at the nation’s beaches. Representatives Pallone and Bilbray were the first witnesses.
130 viewsWitnesses testified about the effect of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in the joint cases of Rapanos v. United States and Carabell v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the scope of t…
722 viewsWitnesses at this hearing of the House Appropriations Subcommittee testified regarding the proposed fiscal year 2005 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget. EPA Administrator Mike Leav…
113 viewsThe House Energy Subcommittee on the Environment held a hearing on drinking water safety. Witnesses testified about how water resources are affected by terrorist threats and population grow…
176 viewsCongressional staffers talked about environmental priorities and proposals for the 2000 legislative session. The discussion included the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Endangere…
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