Michael Smolens: Clean energy politics heat up for GOP, but it’s not about climate change
Republican senators seek to reverse cuts in renewable energy tax credits that could hurt their states as global warming continues apace.
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Past Event
September 25, 2013
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Please join the Center on Global Energy Policy for a presentation by Carlos Pascual, Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs at the U.S. State Department. Special Envoy Pascual will discuss the geopolitical implications of the changing global energy landscape as well as U.S. government initiatives and diplomatic relationships to advance U.S. interests in secure, reliable, and ever-cleaner sources of energy. A question and answer session will follow the prepared remarks, moderated by Center Director Jason Bordoff.
Registration is required. This event is open to the press. Map and directions to Faculty House.
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