Center for Health and Global Environment Senate Briefing:
Scientists and Evangelicals Share Concerns on Climate Change
Tuesday, November 17th
1:00PM - 2:30 PM
Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 628
Sponsored by Senators Kerry and Lugar
Please bring a photo ID for admission
Dear Friends,
Please join us at our upcoming Senate briefing, bringing together four prominent scientists and four leading evangelical Christians to share their concerns about climate change. Rarely have these two groups spoken with one voice, but they are coming together with a shared sense of urgency about the profound implications of climate change for human health and for the natural support systems that sustain all life on Earth, and about the political paralysis in Washington on this issue.
Featuring: Dr. Eric Chivian, Rev. Richard Cizik, Dr. Jim McCarthy, Rev. Joel Hunter, Dr. Nancy Knowlton, Rev. Gerald Durley, Ms. Deborah Fikes, and Dr. Tom Lovejoy (who will be filling in for Dr. Edward Wilson).
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Energy Efficiency event
Rebuilding America Press Conference & Roundtable
Wednesday, November 18, 1:15 p.m. EST
Room SVC 202, United States Capitol Visitor Center
Please RSVP to Corinne Hart, chart@energyfuturecoalition.org
Unprecedented business‐labor‐NGO coalition forms around national goal to retrofit 50 million buildings by 2020; Senators Brown and Merkley and Representative Welch to discuss the benefits energy efficiency projects provide for job creation and economic growth.
“Rebuilding America” urges comprehensive investment and standards for energy efficiency in buildings – to create hundreds of thousands of good paying jobs, stimulate economic growth, deliver savings to consumers and reduce energy waste that harms the environment.
Wednesday, November 18, 1:15 p.m. EST
Room SVC 202, United States Capitol Visitor Center
Please RSVP to Corinne Hart, chart@energyfuturecoalition.org
Unprecedented business‐labor‐NGO coalition forms around national goal to retrofit 50 million buildings by 2020; Senators Brown and Merkley and Representative Welch to discuss the benefits energy efficiency projects provide for job creation and economic growth.
“Rebuilding America” urges comprehensive investment and standards for energy efficiency in buildings – to create hundreds of thousands of good paying jobs, stimulate economic growth, deliver savings to consumers and reduce energy waste that harms the environment.
GAO Internship
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
International Affairs and Trade
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the “congressional watchdog,” is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress to improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government. GAO supports Congressional oversight by auditing agency operations to determine whether federal funds are being spent efficiently and effectively; reporting on how well government programs and policies are meeting their objectives; and performing policy analyses and outlining options for Congressional consideration. Based on this work, GAO provides the Senate and House of Representatives with reports, testimonies, and other information related to federal programs.
GAO is offering an internship at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. for graduate students or well-qualified undergraduate students with experience or interest in international affairs issues. The internship will provide an opportunity for the student to gain work experience in the International Affairs and Trade (IAT) team at GAO, specifically in the areas of international counterterrorism, international security, multilateral organizations, international trade, development assistance, or foreign affairs management. Specific assignments will be made based on the student’s availability, interests, and GAO’s needs. Interns will be involved in one or more of the following activities:
Working with a project team to research and analyze federal programs related to international affairs, which could involve:
o Helping to “design” a project by determining the methodology for addressing Congressional requests,
o Conducting background research and literature reviews,
o Interviewing external parties and Executive branch agency officials,
o Analyzing data from executive branch agencies and other sources, and
o Contributing to written products, such as reports, testimonies, and Congressional briefings.
Conducting research to help identify issues of interest to key Congressional committees with jurisdiction over international issues and funding.
Assisting in strategic planning activities related to international affairs issues.
This internship is an unpaid position for the spring semester of the school year; the specific start date is flexible (January-February 2010). The work schedule is negotiable; all work will be performed at GAO headquarters in Washington, D.C. Interns must be U.S. citizens. Ideal candidates are students with one year of graduate study and a strong interest in international affairs issues, although strong undergraduate students will also be considered. A letter of recommendation will be provided to the student after successful completion of the internship.
To apply, please send an e-mail with your resume and a brief description of your background and interest in GAO to IATInterns@GAO.GOV by December 1, 2009. Please include the phrase “IAT Unpaid Internship” in the subject line of the e-mail. Candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. No phone calls please.
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
International Affairs and Trade
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the “congressional watchdog,” is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress to improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government. GAO supports Congressional oversight by auditing agency operations to determine whether federal funds are being spent efficiently and effectively; reporting on how well government programs and policies are meeting their objectives; and performing policy analyses and outlining options for Congressional consideration. Based on this work, GAO provides the Senate and House of Representatives with reports, testimonies, and other information related to federal programs.
GAO is offering an internship at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. for graduate students or well-qualified undergraduate students with experience or interest in international affairs issues. The internship will provide an opportunity for the student to gain work experience in the International Affairs and Trade (IAT) team at GAO, specifically in the areas of international counterterrorism, international security, multilateral organizations, international trade, development assistance, or foreign affairs management. Specific assignments will be made based on the student’s availability, interests, and GAO’s needs. Interns will be involved in one or more of the following activities:
Working with a project team to research and analyze federal programs related to international affairs, which could involve:
o Helping to “design” a project by determining the methodology for addressing Congressional requests,
o Conducting background research and literature reviews,
o Interviewing external parties and Executive branch agency officials,
o Analyzing data from executive branch agencies and other sources, and
o Contributing to written products, such as reports, testimonies, and Congressional briefings.
Conducting research to help identify issues of interest to key Congressional committees with jurisdiction over international issues and funding.
Assisting in strategic planning activities related to international affairs issues.
This internship is an unpaid position for the spring semester of the school year; the specific start date is flexible (January-February 2010). The work schedule is negotiable; all work will be performed at GAO headquarters in Washington, D.C. Interns must be U.S. citizens. Ideal candidates are students with one year of graduate study and a strong interest in international affairs issues, although strong undergraduate students will also be considered. A letter of recommendation will be provided to the student after successful completion of the internship.
To apply, please send an e-mail with your resume and a brief description of your background and interest in GAO to IATInterns@GAO.GOV by December 1, 2009. Please include the phrase “IAT Unpaid Internship” in the subject line of the e-mail. Candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. No phone calls please.
Internship at American Security Project
Internship Opportunity
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ASP is looking for current or recently graduated students interested in hands-on public policy experience for full- and part-time internships. Interns will support ASP researchers and staff in multiple areas including communications, development, programming and research.
Our current research needs are in the following areas:
1. Terrorism
2. Energy
3. Climate Security
4. Nuclear Proliferation
5. Government Reform
Applicants for the 2010 spring semester should send a cover letter, resume, references and a short writing sample to Christine Bartolf at cdehn@americansecurityproject. org no later than 30 November 2009.
Monday, November 16, 2009
The Lorax Redux
“The Lorax” is a much-loved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss. It is also considered by many an environmental primer, much-read in schools and at bedtimes around the world.
In the story, the forest home of the Lorax is threatened by a greedy entrepreneur named the Once-ler. The Once-ler sets up a manufacturing business to turn the forest’s fluffy Truffula Trees into knitted garments called “Thneeds.” As his business rapidly expands it becomes more and more destructive, until the last Truffula Tree is felled. The once-rich forest is left abandoned, in ruins.
On the book’s final pages, the Once-ler reveals that he has one remaining Truffula Tree seed, which he deposits into the hands of a small boy. Plant a seed, the book seems to urge, and save the planet.
Last week in my environmental politics course, we wondered, is planting a tree the height of our political creativity? Or are there other actions that should also be taken by those concerned with fostering ecological wellbeing? How would the story continue if the Once-ler were to consider the sources of REAL political change?
Here, in true Dr. Seuss fashion, is the addendum to the book that my class came up with:
THE LORAX REDUX
After tossing the seed, the Once-ler looked down
And was surprised to see the boy wearing a frown
What are you waiting for? The Once-ler said
If you wait any longer, the seed might be dead!
But the boy kept frowning, his eyes pleading for help
“Mr. Once-ler, I can’t do this by myself.”
The seed I can plant, but what of the dirt?
If it is not healthy, this tree will be hurt
And what if the clouds don’t ever bring rain
If there is no water, this tree will feel pain
And if I bring water, what if it's bad?
In the story, the forest home of the Lorax is threatened by a greedy entrepreneur named the Once-ler. The Once-ler sets up a manufacturing business to turn the forest’s fluffy Truffula Trees into knitted garments called “Thneeds.” As his business rapidly expands it becomes more and more destructive, until the last Truffula Tree is felled. The once-rich forest is left abandoned, in ruins.
On the book’s final pages, the Once-ler reveals that he has one remaining Truffula Tree seed, which he deposits into the hands of a small boy. Plant a seed, the book seems to urge, and save the planet.
Last week in my environmental politics course, we wondered, is planting a tree the height of our political creativity? Or are there other actions that should also be taken by those concerned with fostering ecological wellbeing? How would the story continue if the Once-ler were to consider the sources of REAL political change?
Here, in true Dr. Seuss fashion, is the addendum to the book that my class came up with:
THE LORAX REDUX
After tossing the seed, the Once-ler looked down
And was surprised to see the boy wearing a frown
What are you waiting for? The Once-ler said
If you wait any longer, the seed might be dead!
But the boy kept frowning, his eyes pleading for help
“Mr. Once-ler, I can’t do this by myself.”
The seed I can plant, but what of the dirt?
If it is not healthy, this tree will be hurt
And what if the clouds don’t ever bring rain
If there is no water, this tree will feel pain
And if I bring water, what if it's bad?
Film screenings and discussion: Galapagos course and others
Galapagos, Florida, Alaska and Costa Rica
By Professors Chris Palmer, Larry Engel, Bill Gentile, Kiho Kim, Simon Nicholson, Sarah Menke-Fish and Students
Learn about Classroom in the Wild and future opportunities to produce films and new media in exotic places. Professors discuss their goals and expectations for these non-traditional courses. Students present their films and discuss their experiences and challenges in this exciting filmmaking environment
Tuesday, November 17 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/
FREE ADMISSION AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
No Reservation Required
By Professors Chris Palmer, Larry Engel, Bill Gentile, Kiho Kim, Simon Nicholson, Sarah Menke-Fish and Students
Learn about Classroom in the Wild and future opportunities to produce films and new media in exotic places. Professors discuss their goals and expectations for these non-traditional courses. Students present their films and discuss their experiences and challenges in this exciting filmmaking environment
Tuesday, November 17 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/
FREE ADMISSION AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
No Reservation Required
Friday, November 13, 2009
Environmental Biology Seminar
Seminar in Environmental Biology
Hosted by Departments of Biology & Environmental Science
DR. LAURA PETES
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow
NOAA Climate Program Office
*****
Effects of environmental stress on
bivalve populations: gaining insight into
climate change
Monday Nov. 16, 2009; 2:10 – 3:25 pm
Room 118, Kogod School of Business
The Event is Open to the Public
Contacts: Dr Kim (x2181) or Dr Tudge (x2033)
Hosted by Departments of Biology & Environmental Science
DR. LAURA PETES
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow
NOAA Climate Program Office
*****
Effects of environmental stress on
bivalve populations: gaining insight into
climate change
Monday Nov. 16, 2009; 2:10 – 3:25 pm
Room 118, Kogod School of Business
The Event is Open to the Public
Contacts: Dr Kim (x2181) or Dr Tudge (x2033)
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