Reefs at Risk: Global Threats Require Global Action (Opening Keynote Address)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin. / as delivered on Feb. 23 by Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator as part of a Press Launch of the World Resources Institute “Reefs at Risk Revisited” at the National Press Club, Washington, DC http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110223_coralspeech.html

Response to Sen. James Inhofe’s Request to OIG to Examine Issues Related to Internet Posting of Email Exchanges Taken from the Climatic Research Unit of the University of East Anglia, UK

US Dept. of Commerce, Office of the Inspector General http://www.oig.doc.gov/oig/reports/2011/001688.html [From press release]Inspector General’s Review of Stolen Emails Confirms No Evidence of Wrong-Doing by NOAA Climate Scientists — Report is the latest independent analysis to clear climate scientists of allegations of mishandling of climate information. The Inspector General’s report states specifically: “We found no evidence … Continue reading »

Oil and Gas Bonds: BLM Needs a Comprehensive Strategy to Better Manage Potential Oil and Gas Well Liability

Government Accounting Office http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-292?source=ra The number of oil and gas wells on leased federal land has increased dramatically. To help manage the environmental impacts of these wells, the Department of the Interior’s (Interior) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requires oil and gas operators to reclaim disturbed land in a manner it prescribes. To help ensure … Continue reading »