Search Constraints
« Previous |
1 - 10 of 21
|
Next »
Search Results
- Description:
- President Obama lays out his vision for a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon pollution, prepare the U.S. for the impacts of climate change, and lead global efforts to fight it. Obama announces he has directed the Environmental Protection Agency to begin federal regulations on carbon pollution by new and existing power plants. He also states that approval of the Keystone Pipeline project needs to be in the "nation's interest" and not exacerbate the effects of carbon pollution. Held at Georgetown University.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Professor Susan Selke delivers a talk titled, "Rethinking the Packaging of the Products You Buy - Is There Hope to Reduce Waste?" Selke talks about the Packaging school at Michigan State University, the utility of packages, minimizing packaging materials, and recycling. She explains the communication function labeling performs, how packaging has changed, and how other countries monetize the costs of waste in the cost of the packaging. Sleke also describes the value of recycling as a cost reduction method when there is a use for the material. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Environmental Series, held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-02-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama announces an executive order to expedite a pipeline project that will help move oil more quickly and efficiently from Cushing, Oklahoma to refineries on the Gulf of Mexico. Obama discusses the Keystone Pipeline Project and concerns associated with the project, the United State's dependance on domestic and foreign oil, and the need for renewable energy as part of his "All-of-the-Above" energy strategy, meaning the U.S. needs to take advantage of all possible energy sources.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-03-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Nathan Poirier, a graduate student in sociology, delivers a lecture entitled "In vitro meat as environmental techno-fix." Poirier frames his review of the literature surrounding in vitro meat by examining a variety of definitions of sustainability and proposing new terminologies to guide our thinking about the topic of sustainability and animal agriculture. After giving a brief overview of the environmental effects of animal agriculture, Poirier walks through the process of creating and growing in vitro meat. He concludes his talk by examining the relative sustainability of in vitro meat in comparison with animal agriculture, analyzing a variety of factors. Poirier answers questions from the audience following his lecture. Part of the Library environmental series.
- Date Issued:
- 2019-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks at Penn State University about investing in innovation and clean energy technologies to create new jobs and to grow the economy. Obama praises Penn State’s emphasis on developing green buildings and talks about creating incentives to encourage innovatation.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-02-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood hold a press conference to discuss the high-speed rail project being installed across America. The leaders speak on the benefits of the project; creating jobs, advancing the transportation system, promoting clean energy, and decreasing dependency on foreign oil.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-04-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Al Gore talks about his debate of the previous night with businessman Ross Perot on the merits of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Gore responds to criticisms of NAFTA including environmental ramifications, Mexico's low minimum wage, and changes to existing banking law throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On "Morning Show."
- Date Issued:
- 1993-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Tremaine Phillips, Chief Program Officer of the Prima Civitas Foundation, delivers a talk at the Michigan State University Main Library titled "Michigan's energy future." Phillips discusses energy policy, technology, climate science, and what people can do in their homes and at work to conserve energy. He talks about the mission of Prima Civitas, the risks and costs of current sources of Michigan's energy, and the environmental impacts of drilling, mining and waste disposal. He also paints a gloomy picture of the growing concentration of greenhouse gases, and supports a change in Michigan to alternative energy sources. Question and answer follows. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Environmental Series held in the Main Library and hosted by the Library Environmental Committee.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Rebecca Meuninck, a Ph. D. student at Michigan State University, presents, "Labor, livelihoods and Brazilian black gold : navigating fair trade, coffee quality, and environmental standards," at the Michigan State University Museum. Meuninck focuses on the economic and social issues facing small scale farmers in South America. Meuninck is introduced by MSU Professor John P. Beck. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series co-sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, the MSU Museum, the MSU Libraries Colloquia Series, and the MSU Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-03-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Frank Telewski, professor of Plant Biology and curator of the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum at Michigan State University, delivers a talk entitled, "Keeping MSU green! Replenishing the campus arboretum." Telewski describes the campus as an arboretum containing over 48,000 trees and shrubs and discusses the many historic trees on campus and the more recently planted trees and how all are used in research, teaching, and outreach. Telewski says that trees don't live forever and talks about the program to grow and plant new trees and shrubs on campus. He answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by MSU Librarian Susan Kendall.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection