October 6, 1997

Science of Global Climate Change

Scientists discussed the scientific evidence for global warming. They examined the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report on… read more

Scientists discussed the scientific evidence for global warming. They examined the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report on climate change, the cause of climate change, especially the increase in chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and its impact on global meteorological patterns and the environment. Following their remarks, President Bill Clinton called for sustainable energy infrastructure in developing nations. Vice President Al Gore concurred and emphasized the need for immediate action. close

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Bill Clinton U.S. President United States
Al Gore Jr. U.S. Vice President [D] United States

John P. Holdren Professor Harvard University->Earth and Planetary Sciences Department
Thomas Karl Senior Scientist National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Diana Liverman Professor University of Arizona->School of Geography and Development
Robert Watson Chair Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Donald A. Wilhite Founding Director University of Nebraska, Lincoln->National Drought Mitigation Center

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Program ID:: 92578-1
Category:: White House Event
Format:: Statement
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Oct 06, 1997 | 10:47am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:: Jan 31, 2007 | 5:42am EST | C-SPAN 3

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Oct 06, 1997 | 10:47am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Oct 07, 1997 | 2:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Oct 10, 1997 | 1:55pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Oct 12, 1997 | 2:34am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Nov 30, 1997 | 4:53pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Jan 30, 2007 | 8:42pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Jan 30, 2007 | 11:43pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Jan 31, 2007 | 5:42am EST | C-SPAN 3

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