Tuesday, May 06, 2008
B-318 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
United StatesTitle
Clearing the Air, Feeding the Fuel Tank: Understanding the Link Between Energy and Environmental Security
Members:
Name:
Hon. Alcee Hastings
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Chairman
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Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Name:
Hon. Ben Cardin
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Co-Chairman
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Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Name:
Hon. Chris Smith
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Ranking Minority Member
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Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
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Witnesses:
Name:
Dr. Jonathan Pershing
Title:
Director, Climate, Energy and Pollution Program
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World Resources Institute
Statement:
Name:
Dr. Richard Bradley
Title:
Head, Energy Efficiency and Environment Division
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International Energy Agency
Statement:
Name:
Ms. Jetta Wong
Title:
Senior Policy Associate, Agriculture & Energy Program
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Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Statement:
Name:
Dr. Alex Marker
Title:
Director for Research and Development
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SCHOTT North America
Statement:
Congress has an obligation to work to ensure a healthy and safe environment for the benefit of current and future generations. To reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and achieve a healthier environment, we need a multi-faceted approach that addresses the tangled web of issues involved. We need to foster both energy independence and clean energy.
Given rising sea levels, the increasing severity of storm surges, and higher temperatures the world over, the impact of global climate change is undeniable. Unless we act now, we will see greater and greater threats to our way of life on this planet.
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