Climate Change and Louisiana: The Heat is On (2007)
Louisiana Public Square
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Panel
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2007-03-28
Duration: 00:57:05
Subjects: Climate change | Solar energy | Renewable energy | Global warming | Wind power | Coastal protection | Environment
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Freeman, Craig Host
- Godoy, Al Producer
- Burkett, Virginia Interviewee
- McPherson, Joseph Interviewee
- Borne, Dan Interviewee
- Wascom, Kathy Interviewee
- Roberie, Chris Interviewee
- Vining, Marie Speaker
- Oubre, Dustin Speaker
- Dixon, Chuck Speaker
- Davis, Daphne Speaker
- Fellman, Wess Speaker
- Dawkins, Linda Speaker
- Kakoullis, James Speaker
- Vaughn, Arielle Speaker
- Martin, Eddrick Speaker
- Voigt, Adolph Speaker
- Gautier, Chris Speaker
- Gallman, George Speaker
- Thomas, Dan Speaker
- Hair, Helen Speaker
- Zillen, Patricia Speaker
- Weiss, Walter Speaker
- Reith, Charles Panelist
- Gautreaux, Karen Panelist
- Keim, Barry Panelist
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Public Square” from March 28, 2007, features Craig Freeman leading a discussion between the audience members and panelists on the effects of climate change on Louisiana’s environment and economy. A background report on the topic precedes the discussion. It includes interviews with: Virginia Burkett, researcher for the United States Geological Survey; State Senator Joe McPherson; Dan Borne, Louisiana Chemical Association; Kathy Wascom, Louisiana Environmental Action Network; and Chris Roberie, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The audience members then discuss their views on industry in Louisiana, alternative sources for energy, and coastal conservation. A panel of experts then joins the audience to answer their questions. The panelists are: Dr. Charles Reith of the Alliance for Affordable Energy; Karen Gautreaux, the deputy secretary for DEQ; and Dr. Barry Keim, the Louisiana state climatologist. They discuss: utilizing energy sources like wind and solar to power Louisiana’s citizens and industry, the science behind global warming, coastal erosion, and developing a sustainable energy economy. This program was preserved through a 2022-2023 Public Broadcasting Preservation Fellowship. Hosts: Beth Courtney and Craig Freeman