The most recent programs for the Global Climate Change Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1175 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 13:23:16 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 Mon, 01 Apr 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 Mon, 01 Apr 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 Mon, 01 Apr 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 Mon, 01 Apr 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 Mon, 01 Apr 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 Mon, 01 Apr 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 Mon, 01 Apr 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 Mon, 01 Apr 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 Mon, 01 Apr 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 Mon, 01 Apr 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 Mon, 01 Apr 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 Mon, 01 Apr 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 Mon, 01 Apr 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 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scientific and government officials discussed the complexity of aridity and drought. U.S. Geological Survey research scientist Margaret Redsteer said climate change would affect not only the magnitude but the severity and duration of droughts. Topics included the economic impacts from wild fires throughout the U.S. in 2012 to the famines that impact sub-Saharan Africa. "Aridity and Drought and their Consequences" was a plenary session 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/310396-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310396-4 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Doniger and Myron Ebell talked about the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration report that 2012 was the hottest year on record for the contiguous 48 states and the second-worst for extreme weather such as tornadoes, wildfires and drought. Topics included natural variability and human intervention in the climate, temperature records in 2012, and long term climate and pollution projections. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310348-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310348-4 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the future of energy policy and U.S. energy independence. The presidents of the Shell Oil Company, the Environmental Defense Fund and former EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman talked about renewable sources, the use of hydraulic fracturing to drill for oil and gas, the impact of climate change and the potential for a carbon tax. This was part of [The Economist]'s "World in 2013 Festival," held at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309853-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309853-9 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Hansen, head of the NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies and author of the book, [Storms of My Grandchildren], spoke about climate science. He was also awarded the annual Stephen Schneider Science Communication award, named for the Stanford University environmental scientist who advised 7 US Presidents on Climate Change. This event takes place at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309764-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309764-2 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel of science scholars talked about attitudes towards climate science, the politics, global warming, and climate change. Topics included the future of weather the American west, hurricane Sandy, droughts, record temperatures, fires, the arctic, and Canadian tar sands. They gathered at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309764-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309764-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) spoke to reporters after chairing a hearing by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee about Hurricane Sandy, "Sandy and Its Impacts: A Local Perspective." Topics included what efforts have been made to mitigate global climate change and future legislative efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309673-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309673-101 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Phone lines were open for answers to the question, "Do you think the recent extreme weather is because of climate change?" The extreme weather cycles experienced in the U.S. recently have caused many to take a second look at the idea of climate change. Topics included what could be done to prevent further climate change, the validity of climate change, and how a climate change would affect the U.S. Viewer responses were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307410-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307410-2 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Biello discussed by phone recent extreme weather could be attributed to climate change. He also discussed the need for an international movement toward preventing carbon emissions to prevent further environmental damage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307410-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307410-3 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor James Hansen talked about his book, [Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth About the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity], about the threat of global warming and the actions that need to be taken to solve the problem. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded in the King's College Room in Columbia University's Low Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-3 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Mann, lead author of the paper that introduced the hockey stick graph to the global warming debate (featured in the 2001 UN report on climate change) talked about his experiences being the subject of attacks by those who disagree with his conclusions. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Penn State Bookstore in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305972-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305972-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the effects of climate change on the world economy, environment, and health. Among the topics the addressed were the potential adverse affects of climate change, U.S. and global environmental policies, and possible scientific and governmental solutions. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305398-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Silvers moderated a panel discussion on the current global economic crisis. Topics included the problems with the euro such as the economy of Greece, the recession in the U.S., the future strength of the Chinese economy, and global climate change. They also responded to questions from members of the audience in the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium of the Metropolitan Museum of Art . "Global Economy: Crisis Without End -- From Europe to Beijing to Washington, Can the World's Economic System Cope?" was an event held by the [New York Review of Books], the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Fritt Ord Foundation of Oslo. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304872-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304872-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) talked about his new book, [The Greatest Hoax: How the Global Warming Conspiracy Threatens Your Future], and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed the 2012 presidential election, the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and other campaign issues. In his comments he refuted President Obama's previous day speech in New Hampshire in which he said high oil prices are caused by instability in the Middle East rather than the amount of oil production in the U.S., saying that the president has "spent three, four years now doing everything he can to attack fossil fuels." Senator Inhofe is the ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304706-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304706-3 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Commonwealth youth parliament, ages 18 to 29, gathered in the British House of Lords for a debate on climate change. The students traveled from around the world representing the Commonwealth nations, including Australia, Kenya, Malaysia, and Trinidad and Tobago. Baroness Frances D'Souza, Speaker of the House of Lords presided over the two-hour debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301811-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301811-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Delingpole argued that the modern environmental movement is made up of socialists and communists whose main goal is to rule the world. He focused on global climate change in his argument that the scientific method has been sacrificed for a political and economic agenda. Mr. Delingpole opened by showing a video clip of a Green Movement film. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300308-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christian Parenti reported on several countries where environmental change is fueling violence and war. He responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301157-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301157-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tim Flannery talked about the evolution of the Earth and of human beings to examine humanity's chances of surviving the shifting climate. He showed slides during his presentation, after which he responded to questions from members of the audience at National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299197-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299197-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Vilsack talked about global food safety. He also spoke about ways that the agriculture industry can provide biofuels to meet increased energy demands and lessen the effects of global climate change. Following his remarks he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300005-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassadors of Canada, Sweden, and Norway, and the deputy foreign minister of of Greenland discussed environmental and economic changes in the Arctic. Topics included melting icecaps, fisheries, and the law of the sea. They also responded to audience member questions at the end of the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299937-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299937-2 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eric Posner talked about his life, work, and career. He is the Kirkland and Ellis Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail as well as questions from members of the studio audience in the University Center's River Room at the 2011 [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest. Eric Posner is the author of [Law and Social Norms] (2000) and [The Perils of Global Legalism] (2009). He is also the co-author of [The Limits of International Law] (2005); [New Foundations of Cost-Benefit Analysis] (2006); [Terror in the Balance: Security, Liberty and the Courts] (2007); [Climate Change Justice] (2010); and [The Executive Unbound: After the Madisonian Republic] (2010). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299443-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299443-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books about global climate change. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Margot Roosevelt moderated. Journalist Judith Lewis also questioned the panelists. The panelists were: Mark Kurlansky, author of [The World Without Fish: How Kids Can Help Save the Oceans]; Matthew Kahn, author of [Climatopolis: How Our Cities Will Thrive in the Hotter Future]; and Laurence Smith, author of [The World in 2050: Four Forces Shaping Civilizations' Northern Future]. "Boiling Point: Climate, Population, & Environment" was a Taper Hall panel from the 2011 [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books from the University Park Campus of the University of Southern California. The program closed with scenes of the festival and programming information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299192-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299192-9 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral argument in [American Electric Power Co. v. Connecticut]. The case focused on the ability of states and private parties to sue utilities for contributing to global warming, and how federal law would be applied. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299147-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299147-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Authors discussed their books about global climate change. After their presentations, one of which included slides, the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Professor Atkinson moderated. Panelists: Melanie Lenart, [Life in the Hothouse: How a Living Planet Survives Climate Change]; Laura Lopez-Hoffman, co-editor, [Conservation of Shared Environments: Learning from the United States and Mexico]; and Mitch Tobin, [Endangered: Biodiversity on the Brink. "Hot Times: Can Nature Survive Us?" was a panel at the Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298453-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298453-3 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Moler talked to students about lobbying efforts for global climate change legislation In her remarks she spoke about cap and trade legislation, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the effects of the 2010 election results on climate legislation. She responded to questions from members of the class. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297264-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297264-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Special Climate Change Envoy Todd Stern outlined the results of the latest round of climate change talks in Cancun, Mexico. Countries who participated came to a series of non-binding agreements on reducing emissions and assistance for poor countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297077-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297077-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Darren Samuelsohn talked about the climate change talks held in Cancun. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Myron Bell talked by telephone about the climate negotiations, whether these meetings are worth the time of the participants and his thoughts on climate change and the Kyoto Protocol. Patrick Moore talked by telephone about the U.N. climate negotiations and his view on nuclear energy as an aspect of clean energy. He is the former head and co-founder of Greenpeace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297043-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297043-7 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cleo Paskal talked about [Global Warring: How Environmental, Economic, and Political Crises Will Redraw the World Map]. In her book she combines climate research and interviews with geopolitical strategists and military planners to identify problem areas that are most likely to start wars, destroy economies and create failed states. She talked about changes such as the investment by China in ice-breakers. She was interviewed at the 33rd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library and The SEED Foundation held Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296623-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296623-4 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Energy Secretary Steven Chu talked about government investment in energy research and development. In his remarks he said that the U.S. will be overtaken by China in the energy sector without more federal government investment. Secretary Chu responded to written questions from audience members following his speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296768-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296768-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scientists testified on public and private sector responses to global climate change. Witnesses addressed a number of issues including the effects of rising carbon dioxide levels and global warming, environmental impacts of climate change, and quality of evidence for climate change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296637-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296637-101 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scientists testified on public and private sector responses to global climate change. Witnesses addressed a number of issues including the basic science of climate change, the limitations of scientific models, and the potential impact of global climate change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296637-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scientists testified on public and private sector responses to global climate change. Witnesses testified about a number of issues including the potential effects of global climate change on the poor, the impact on oceans and U.S. Naval operations, and the science of climate predictions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296637-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296637-102 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan Casey takes a look giant waves around the world, the destruction these waves have caused, the scientists who are working on predicting when and where they will emerge, and the surfers who track and surf them. During this event at Diesel Bookstore in Malibu, California, Ms. Casey showed numerous slides. She was joined in answering questions from members of the audience by big wave surfer, Laird Hamilton, who is profiled in her book. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296073-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Syndicated columnist Gwynne Dyer talks about future wars he says will result as a consequence of global warming. Mr. Dyer argues that in the decades ahead, global warming will lead to environmental, economic, and political collapse around the world, causing mass migrations and struggles to secure scarce resources. He spoke at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295289-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295289-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Erik Conway talked about the book he wrote with Naomi Orestes, [Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming] (Bloomsbury Press, 2010). Mr. Conway talked about the history of the subgroup of scientists who try to discredit what he terms settled science in controversial areas such as climate change and tobacco use causing cancer. He discussed his book with Greg Dalton and responded to questions from members of the audience. The event was held by the Climate One group of the Commonwealth Club of California in the San Francisco office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294714-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294714-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A well-known California environmentalist apologizes for opposing nuclear power and now advocates that more nuclear power is the best way to slow the effect of climate change. The event was at Elliot Bay Books in Seattle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294469-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294469-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The author of [Big Coal] and [Sunnyvale] tackles the topic of geoengineering and the attempt of some scientists to cool the planet through chemical means, rather than reduction of green house gases. He looks at the political, financial and what he says are moral obstacles to this approach to cooling the planet quickly. The event was in Seattle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293402-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293402-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT