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This hearing explores the degree to which nuclear power could provide a solution for addressing climate change.The contemplated future role of nuclear power in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions will require a monumental capital investment, many years if not decades of planning and construction, extensive international coordination, and substantial assumption of risk by the general public and by investors.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony on carbon capture, transportation, and sequestration and to receive testimony on two related bills: S. 2323, a bill to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research, development and demonstration projects, and for other purposes; and S. 2144, a bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of the feasibility relating to the construction and operation of pipelines and carbon dioxide sequestration facilities, and for other purposes.

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee holds a field hearing in Los Angeles to examine the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to denyCalifornia's request for a waiver under the federal Clean Air Act to regulate carbon tailpipe emissions.

In light of the recent spill in San Francisco Bay, this hearing examines the oil spill threats, risks, and vulnerabilities posed by large non-tank vessels.

The Subcommittee on Energy and Environment of the Committee on Science and Technology holds a hearing toreceive testimony on H.R. 3957, The Water-Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act of 2007.

The Subcommittee on Research and Science Education of the Committee on Science and Technology holds a hearing to review the need and motivation for research on the environmental, health and safety (EHS) aspects of nanotechnology, determine the current state of planning and implementation of EHS research under the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), and explore whether changes are needed to the current mechanisms for planning and implementing EHS research.

This is the hearing featuring CDC chief Dr. Julie Gerberding, the testimony of whom was censored by the Bush administration. The video includes information in the Q&A which the administration hoped to avoid exposing.

The Subcommittee on Energy and Environment holds a hearing on the Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Technologies Program (ITP), and prospects
for improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of the country's most energy-intensive manufacturing processes
through technological advancement and industrial process assessments.

The purpose of this hearing is to examine current thinking on the nature and magnitude of the threats that global warming may present to national security, and to explore the ways in which climate-related security threats can be predicted, forestalled, mitigated, or remedied.

The Committee takes testimony from chief executives of major U.S. utilities as well as other key stakeholders. In addition, Committee member Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) discusses his emerging climate change legislative partnership with Sen.John Warner (R-VA).