Securing the Future: The Politics of Oil Dependence and Clever Ways to Kick the Habit

Michael Kraig and David Tuft

Monday, 05 Feb 2007 at 8:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union

Michael Kraig is Director of Policy Analysis and Dialogue at the Stanley Foundation in Muscatine, Iowa. David Tuft is the campaign director for the Natural Resources Defense Council's Climate Center. Their talk is part of an energy security speaking tour sponsored by Americans for Informed Democracy.

Cosponsored By:
  • Americans for Informed Democracy
  • Stanley Foundation
  • Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)

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