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Global Warming: At What Point Does Atmospheric Greenhouse Gas Release Become Unethical?, Luke Good, Gladys Lopez
Global Warming: At What Point Does Atmospheric Greenhouse Gas Release Become Unethical?, Luke Good, Gladys Lopez
Festival of Communities: UG Symposium (Posters)
In recent decades, the concept of global warming has developed increasing concern among the scientific community and general public alike. What was initially dismissed as little more than unlikely has now become a severe warning for global climate crisis threatening not only our way of life but ultimate future existence on this planet? Global warming is defined as the steady mean increase in atmospheric temperature, the primary asserted cause thereof being increased emissions and inherent atmospheric concentrations of “greenhouse gases” – carbon dioxide in particular. These gases contribute to the greenhouse effect by trapping radiation (from the sun) in the …
Keynote 2: The Alberta Oil Sands — Wrestling Bitumen Out Of The Wild North, David Rudolph
Keynote 2: The Alberta Oil Sands — Wrestling Bitumen Out Of The Wild North, David Rudolph
North American Energy Water Nexus Roundtable
Athabasca Oil Sand Reserve:
- Oil sands are contained within the Cretaceous McMurray Formation. (149,000 km2)
- 2.5 trillion barrels of extractable oil (~ 25 % of Canada Crude Oil Production)
- Surface mineable deposits cover 2,800 km2
- 450 billion L of process water used annually
- Currently over 130 km2 of tailings ponds (largest man-made structures in the world)
Panel Discussion Presentation: Everything Is Connected — Why Mexico’S Problems Are Everyone’S Problems On The Colorado River, And The Other Way Around, Bret C. Birdsong
Panel Discussion Presentation: Everything Is Connected — Why Mexico’S Problems Are Everyone’S Problems On The Colorado River, And The Other Way Around, Bret C. Birdsong
North American Energy Water Nexus Roundtable
Panel Discussion: U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Perspectives
Colorado River Compact:
Allocates water among Upper Basin and Lower Basin
- 7.5 maf for each basin
- Extra 1 maf for lower basin
Supplies Mexico first from surplus above total apportionment to upper an lower basins
- If surplus insufficient to supply Mexico, then Mexico’s share supplied equally by upper and lower basins
Upper division states “shall not cause” flow to lower basin to be less than 75 maf in 10 years
Panel Discussion Presentation: The Colorado River — Operation And Current Conditions, Lorri Gray-Lee
Panel Discussion Presentation: The Colorado River — Operation And Current Conditions, Lorri Gray-Lee
North American Energy Water Nexus Roundtable
Panel Discussion: U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Perspectives
The Colorado River: Operation and Current Conditions
- Overview of Basin
- Overview of the Interim Guidelines
- Current and Projected System Conditions
Panel Discussion Presentation: Consequences Of Global Climate Change For Water Quality And Community Sustainability Along The U.S.-Mexico Trans-Border Region, Jorge Duran Encalada
Panel Discussion Presentation: Consequences Of Global Climate Change For Water Quality And Community Sustainability Along The U.S.-Mexico Trans-Border Region, Jorge Duran Encalada
North American Energy Water Nexus Roundtable
Panel Discussion: U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Perspectives
Case Studies of Reynosa/McAllen and Laredo/Nuevo Laredo:
- Water availability and quality in Reynosa/McAllen and Laredo/Nuevo Laredo
- Water Consumption
- Socioeconomic Conditions
- Water Quality Scenarios
- Conclusions & Recommendations
Panel Discussion Presentation: U.S. – Mexico Transboundary Perspectives, Martin J. Pasqualetti
Panel Discussion Presentation: U.S. – Mexico Transboundary Perspectives, Martin J. Pasqualetti
North American Energy Water Nexus Roundtable
Panel Discussion: U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Perspectives
Principal Question: What are the implications of the energy/ water nexus at the US/Mexico border?
1. Water Supply and Demand
2. Water Costs of Electricity
3. Virtual Water Transfers
4. Renewable Energy Resources
5. Solar/Water nexus at the US/Mexico Border
Panel Discussion Presentation: Mexico-U.S. Transboundary Perspectives, Sally Spener
Panel Discussion Presentation: Mexico-U.S. Transboundary Perspectives, Sally Spener
North American Energy Water Nexus Roundtable
Panel Discussion: U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Perspectives
IBWC Mission:
The International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, is responsible for applying the boundary and water treaties between the two countries and settling differences that arise in their application.
- 1944 Water Treaty
- Colorado River Issues
- Colorado Water Minutes
Panel Discussion Presentation: Columbia River Treaty, Kelvin Ketchum
Panel Discussion Presentation: Columbia River Treaty, Kelvin Ketchum
North American Energy Water Nexus Roundtable
Panel Discussion: U.S.-Canada Transboundary Perspectives
Slide titles:
- Columbia River Treaty – the setting
- What does the Treaty Do?
- Social & Environmental Costs of the Treaty in Canada
- Treaty benefits and term
- Treaty priorities for water usage
- Example of Flood Control Curves
- Actual Treaty operations
- Supplemental operating agreements
- Treaty Implementation
- Reasons for Treaty Success
Panel Discussion Presentation: Thoughts On Energy/Water Nexus – Energy Technologies, California Case, Terry Surles
Panel Discussion Presentation: Thoughts On Energy/Water Nexus – Energy Technologies, California Case, Terry Surles
North American Energy Water Nexus Roundtable
Panel Discussion: U.S.-Canada Transboundary Perspectives
Energy/Security/Water Problem Confluence:
There remains a critical need to make the best use possible of indigenous
national resources
- Water in the Southwest
- Energy resources in the region and nation
International energy resource competition will require effective development and use of national resources
- Geothermal, solar, wind, coal, uranium
Changing climate can produce "winners" as well as "losers" — requires an
understanding of past climate events and the impact on cultures
- Northern countries may benefit: Canada, Russia
- Temperate countries may suffer due to loss of cropland and increase of
tropical diseases and …
Keynote 1: Energy And Water In The Western And Texas Interconnects, Vincent Tidwell
Keynote 1: Energy And Water In The Western And Texas Interconnects, Vincent Tidwell
North American Energy Water Nexus Roundtable
- Estimated Freshwater Withdrawals by Sector: 349 BGD
- U.S. Freshwater Consumption: 100 BGD
- Water for Energy, Energy for Water: Energy and power production requires water; Water production, processing, distribution, and end-use requires energy
Event Program, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
Event Program, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
North American Energy Water Nexus Roundtable
The North American Energy-Water Nexus roundtable was held April 1, 2011, to promote the discussion of how energy and water issues converge in addressing international relations. The roundtable focused on water issues specific to the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders, including stakeholder-driven solutions for water policies and water technologies. The event was co-sponsored by the UNLV Urban Sustainability Initiative; Desert Research Institute; the Canadian Consulate of Los Angeles; and the government of Ontario, Canada.
Business Stakeholders, Mary Riddel, Alan Sanders
Business Stakeholders, Mary Riddel, Alan Sanders
2010 Annual Nevada NSF EPSCoR Climate Change Conference
6 PowerPoint slides Convener: William Smith, UNLV Session 3: Policy, Decision Making, and Outreach Abstract: -Understand the current attitudes about climate change in the Nevada business community -Help develop an advisory board that can serve as an ongoing link between the university and business community on climate change issues and policies -Provide an understanding about the information needs of different industries with respect to climate change -Develop channels to disseminate relevant climate change research to the business community -Develop a channel for business leaders to convey their concerns about climate-change policy costs
Non-Governmental Organization (Ngo) And Government Stakeholders, Derek Kauneckis, Orion Cuffe
Non-Governmental Organization (Ngo) And Government Stakeholders, Derek Kauneckis, Orion Cuffe
2010 Annual Nevada NSF EPSCoR Climate Change Conference
12 PowerPoint slides Convener: William Smith, UNLV Session 3: Policy, Decision Making, and Outreach Abstract: -Identify relevant policy and organizational stakeholders in Nevada -Examine climate change efforts within NV state government and other western states -Collect empirical data on stakeholder perceptions and priorities in climate change research
Research Poster: Climate Change Survey Of Public Agencies And Organizations, Derek Kauneckis, Orion Cuffe
Research Poster: Climate Change Survey Of Public Agencies And Organizations, Derek Kauneckis, Orion Cuffe
2010 Annual Nevada NSF EPSCoR Climate Change Conference
Research poster
Research Poster: Downscaling The Ipcc Sres Emissions Scenarios Into Future Local Land Use Scenarios, Michael R. Dolloff
Research Poster: Downscaling The Ipcc Sres Emissions Scenarios Into Future Local Land Use Scenarios, Michael R. Dolloff
2010 Annual Nevada NSF EPSCoR Climate Change Conference
Research poster
Research Poster: Vulnerability To Climate Change And Policy Support In Rural Nevada, Ahmad Safi
Research Poster: Vulnerability To Climate Change And Policy Support In Rural Nevada, Ahmad Safi
2010 Annual Nevada NSF EPSCoR Climate Change Conference
Supervisor: Dr. William James Smith, Jr. Research poster
Research Poster: Nevada System Of Higher Education College Student Climate Change Survey, Jenna Zulauf, Robert Futrell
Research Poster: Nevada System Of Higher Education College Student Climate Change Survey, Jenna Zulauf, Robert Futrell
2010 Annual Nevada NSF EPSCoR Climate Change Conference
Research poster
Nevada’S Changing Renewable Energy Landscape, Kathleen Drakulich
Nevada’S Changing Renewable Energy Landscape, Kathleen Drakulich
UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium
The 3rd Annual Renewable Energy Symposium took place on the UNLV campus August 11 & 12. The event focused on renewable energy production in Nevada, the US Southwest, and renewable research projects nationwide. The event was a great success with over 200 individuals in attendance.
Clean-Energy Policy Community Town Hall: Part A, Al Gore, Harry Reid, T. Boone Pickens, Cathy Zoi
Clean-Energy Policy Community Town Hall: Part A, Al Gore, Harry Reid, T. Boone Pickens, Cathy Zoi
National Clean Energy Summit
Moderator: John D. Podesta, President & CEO, Center for American Progress Action Fund
Special Remarks By President Bill Clinton, Bill Clinton
Special Remarks By President Bill Clinton, Bill Clinton
National Clean Energy Summit
Special remarks by President Bill Clinton
Roundtable: Building The Clean-Energy Economy: Part B, Neal Smatresk, Harry Reid, Al Gore, John D. Podesta
Roundtable: Building The Clean-Energy Economy: Part B, Neal Smatresk, Harry Reid, Al Gore, John D. Podesta
National Clean Energy Summit
Moderator: Tim Wirth, Former Colorado Senator, United Nations Foundation
2009 National Clean Energy Summit Event Video Highlights And Press Tour Photos
2009 National Clean Energy Summit Event Video Highlights And Press Tour Photos
National Clean Energy Summit
Video highlights & press tour photos
Energizing Renewable Technology: Policy, Permitting & Politics, Kathleen Drakulich
Energizing Renewable Technology: Policy, Permitting & Politics, Kathleen Drakulich
UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium
The 2008 UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium was presented by the Office of Strategic Energy Programs and co-sponsored by the Division of Research and Graduate Studies on August 20, 2008 on the UNLV campus.
The event focused on renewable energy production in Nevada, the US Southwest, and renewable research projects nationwide. It was a great opportunity for anyone working on renewable projects to collaborate with others in this field and exchange information. Over 230 individuals attended the event this year.
National Clean Energy Summit Closing Remarks Keynote, Michael Bloomberg
National Clean Energy Summit Closing Remarks Keynote, Michael Bloomberg
National Clean Energy Summit
Closing remarks
Panel Iv: The Visible Hand: Government's Role In The Clean Energy Transformation: Opportunities To Accelerate Deployment Of Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy, Bill Ritter, Jon Wellinghoff, Steven Chu, David Overskei, Jim Thomas
Panel Iv: The Visible Hand: Government's Role In The Clean Energy Transformation: Opportunities To Accelerate Deployment Of Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy, Bill Ritter, Jon Wellinghoff, Steven Chu, David Overskei, Jim Thomas
National Clean Energy Summit
Panel discussion Moderator: John Podesta, President and CEO, Center for American Progress Action Fund
National Clean Energy Summit Midday Keynote, Jon Huntsman
National Clean Energy Summit Midday Keynote, Jon Huntsman
National Clean Energy Summit
Midday keynote
Panel Iii: Restoring American Leadership: Jobs, Growth, Communities, And Trade, Van Jones, Somer Hollingsworth, Ian Rogoff, Fred Redmond
Panel Iii: Restoring American Leadership: Jobs, Growth, Communities, And Trade, Van Jones, Somer Hollingsworth, Ian Rogoff, Fred Redmond
National Clean Energy Summit
Panel discussion Moderator: Danny Thompson, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Nevada State AFL-CIO
National Clean Energy Summit Afternoon Keynote, Robert E. Rubin
National Clean Energy Summit Afternoon Keynote, Robert E. Rubin
National Clean Energy Summit
Afternoon keynote
Panel Ii: The Clean Energy Economy, Hilda Solis, Dina Titus, Dan Reicher, Edward Mazria
Panel Ii: The Clean Energy Economy, Hilda Solis, Dina Titus, Dan Reicher, Edward Mazria
National Clean Energy Summit
Panel discussion Moderator: Steve Colwell, Executive Director, Sea Change Foundation
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Presenter Biography, Judy Treichel
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Presenter Biography, Judy Treichel
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Biography