Dr. Stan Meiburg Presentation

In listening to Dr. Stan Meiburg from the EPA a few weeks ago, it was interesting to learn about the separate paths that the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act to become legislation.

In addition, it was great to have such a significant player in the realm of U.S. environmental policy to outline the importance and effectiveness of these aforementioned bodies of legislation. It was striking to see the rate in which pollution levels have steadily decreased around the nation.  Yet, I am glad he brought up the very substantial point that there is MUCH work still needed to be done on the issue of air and water pollution.

Smog in Los Angeles

Overall, Dr. Meiburg presented a very concise, informative lecture on the topic of air and water quality in the U.S.  However,  my only qualm would be that he perhaps did not connect with the audience as effectively as he could have in that a substantial portion of his lecture was somewhat technical (which may be above the level of conservancy of some of the students in the audience).

Lastly, perhaps the ENP lecture series could be enhanced by bringing in speakers from national environmental NGOs such as the Sierra Club, and international NGOs such as Greenpeace.