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Conference with Dr Jane Lubchenco, Administrator - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
On April 20, 2010, America began its more than four month journey of response and recovery form the largest accidental oil spill in history. As the lead U.S. science agency for oil spill response, NOAA was on the scene from the first hours of this crisis, NOAA provided, and continues to provide, coordinated scientific, weather and biological information and products when and where they are needed. Dr Lubchenko will examine the role of science in informing the response and recovery efforts and in addressing long-term impacts in the Gulf of Mexico.
Other events
Debate Series "What Matters to Germany" - What Future for its Energy Transition?
With the arrival of the new German federal government and the Greens moving into opposition, the question of the future of Germany's energy transition arises. This transition must reconcile industrial competitiveness, employment, and social cohesion, and represents an opportunity to modernize energy infrastructure while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.