July 24, 2008 presentation by Stephen Schneider for the Stanford University Office of Science Outreach’s Summer Science Lecture Series. Professor Schneider discusses the local, regional, and international actions that are already beginning to address global warming and describe other actions that could be taken, if there were political will to substantially reduce the magnitude of the risks. The Stanford Summer Science Lecture Series is a set of informal lectures about cutting edge research from four of Stanford’s most esteemed professors. Stanford Summer Science Lecture Series: oso.stanford.edu Stanford University: www.stanford.edu Stanford University Channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com

Competitive Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Christopher C. Horner critiques President Obama’s global warming policy.

Competitive Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Christopher C. Horner critiques President Obama’s global warming policy.

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Congressional candidates weigh in on foreign policy
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Indian rupee rises on share gains; policy awaited
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India OIS rates mostly steady; policy, data eyed
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India cbank to eye inflation causes to decide policy
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