Guide to the You Can Make A Difference Conference [videorecording]
Daniel Hartwig
Stanford University. Libraries.
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
September 2011
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Overview
Call Number: V0357
Creator:
Stanford University
Title: You Can Make a Difference Conference [videorecording]
Dates: 1989 Jan 22-Feb 2
Physical Description:
2 Linear feet (35 videotapes)
Language(s): The materials are in English.
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Access Terms
Climatic changes.
Ecology--Congresses.
Environmental management.
Environmental protection--Congresses.
Videorecordings.
Box 1
1.1
Opening remarks [and] keynote address
1989 Jan 22
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Opening remarks, Donald Kennedy, President, Stanford Univeristy. Keynote address, Peter Raven, Secretary, National Academy
of Sciences.
Scope and Content Note
Peter Raven discusses a variety of environmental issues such as global warming, toxic waste dumping and exportation, population
growth, tropical deforestation and biological extinction. He emphasizes the need for the US to set an example as a world leader
in environmental change and international cooperation.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Kennedy, Donald, 1931-
Raven, Peter H.
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Ecology--Congresses.
Environmental protection--Congresses.
Box 1
1.2-1.3
The Dilemma of disappearing species meeting human needs while preserving animal habitats.
1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
2 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Panel segment followed by about 25 minutes of the "Highways or flyways" discussion. Without sound.
Scope and Content Note
The panelists discuss the Endangered Species Act, especially the politics behind the third revision of the act, issues at
the federal level concerning the act, its scientific implications and its implementation and future.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
United States. Endangered Species Act of 1973--Congresses.
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Endangered species--Law and legislation--United States--Congresses.
Box 1
1.4
Taking it abroad who benefits from the hazardous waste trade?
1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Tape includes about 5 minutes of views outside Kresge Auditorium and about 11 minutes of President Kennedy's and Peter Raven's
opening remarks.
Scope and Content Note
The panel discusses the controversy over the international transport of hazardous waste. They examine the cost-benefit approach
and socio-political consequences of this trade, and discuss actions which the EPA and international organizations can do to
regulate hazardous waste trade more consistently.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Johnson, Jonathan.
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Hazardous waste management industry--Congresses.
Hazardous waste sites--Location--Congresses.
Hazardous wastes--Transportation--Congresses.
Box 1
1.5
Ozone depletion and acid rain international crisis or catalysts for cooperation?
1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Scope and Content Note
This panel discussion gives an overview of ozone depletion and acid rain, the 1988 Ozone Agreement, the use of science in
decision-making, and the Canadien ozone experience. Also discussed: the ability of science to change decision-making and to
question whether it is best to regulate now with undeveloped evidence or to wait for fuller evidence.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Acid rain--Congresses.
Ozone layer depletion--Congresses.
Box 1
1.6
The Politics of allocation who's getting California's water?
1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Label on cassette : Afternoon session: Responding at the regional level.
Scope and Content Note
Panelists discuss California's water shortage problems from their various points of view as representatives from the California
Farm Bureau, the Environmental Defense Fund, Hastings College of Law and as a consultant specializing in California's water
problems.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Water resources development--California.
Water rights--California.
Water-supply--California.
Box 1
1.7
The Politics of global family planning
1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Scope and Content Note
Each of the three panelists speaks about 15 minutes on topics such as global trends in family planning, regional differences
in growth, determinants of population, the significant role of women in development matters, US population policies and how
they affect foreign assistance, and the impact of population growth on US policy in the specific Third World setting. The
presentations are followed by about 45 minutes of discussion with the audience.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Birth control--Congresses.
Family policy--United States--Congresses.
Box 1
1.8-1.9
Logging the ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest a question of economic and ecological viability.
1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
2 videotape(s) (VHS)
Scope and Content Note
Speakers address a number of issues including the unique and endangered animal species found only in old forest eco-systems;
the perspective of the timber industry; the views of Native Americans who regard ancient forests as a source of spiritual
renewal, and the various factors that go into the decision to cut or preserve old growth Douglas firs. Followed by a question
and answer period with the audience.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Forest management--United States--Congresses.
Lumber trade--Northwest, Pacific--Congresses.
Old growth forests--Northwest, Pacific--Congresses.
Box 1
1.10
Debating offshore oil drilling whose economy is at stake?
1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Tape does not include the introduction nor the opening speeches of the panelists.
Scope and Content Note
Shows the panel discussion with the audience concerning the dangers, litigation problems, and alternatives to off-shore drilling.
Discussion fucuses on the conflict between regional interest and national interests.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Offshore oil industry--United States--Congresses.
Oil well drilling, Submarine--United States--Congresses.
Box 1
1.11
Highways or flyways urban development versus wetlands conservation.
1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Panel discussion held Jan. 28, 1989 as part of the You Can Make a Difference Conference, at Stanford University, Stanford,
Ca., Jan. 22 - Feb. 2, 1989.
Note
Tape ends abruptly during the panel discussion.
Scope and Content Note
The panelists discuss the fate of wetlands in urban settings, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area. Specifically, they
focus on the May Hughes Landing area, debating whether it is wetlands as defined under federal regulations or not. They also
debate whether developing these areas would be at a significant cost to the environment.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Land use, Urban--California--San Francisco Bay Area--Congresses.
Land use--California--San Francisco Bay Area--Congresses.
Urban hydrology--California--San Francisco Bay Area--Congresses.
Wetland conservation--California--San Francisco Bay Area--Congresses.
Wetlands--California--San Francisco Bay Area--Congresses.
Box 2
2.1-2.2
A Citizen's forum on development in East Palo Alto
1989 Jan 28
A Citizen's forum on development in East Palo Alto, 1989 Jan 28
A Citizen's forum on development in East Palo Alto, 1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
2 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Panel discussion held in East Palo Alto, California, Jan. 28, 1989 in conjuction with You Can Make A Difference Conference,
Stanford University, Stanford, Ca., Jan. 22 - Feb. 2, 1989.
Note
Introduced by speaker Trevor Burrows who gives a history of environmental concerns in East Palo Alto.
Scope and Content Note
The panel discusses issues concerning the development of East Palo Alto especially in light of environmental problems. They
stress community effort and group involvement in the process. Followed by a discussion period with East Palo Alto citizens.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
East Palo Alto (Calif.)--Economic conditions--Congresses.
East Palo Alto (Calif.)--Politics and government--Congresses.
Environmental protection--California--East Palo Alto (San Mateo County)--Congresses
Political participation--California--East Palo Alto (San Mateo County)--Congresses.
Box 2
2.3-2.4
Environmental policy-making in the 90's how can we make a difference?
1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
2 videotape(s) (VHS)
Scope and Content Note
The panel discusses how to direct the attention of the general public to environmental issues and spur them into action to
save the environment.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Koppel, Ted, 1940-
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Ecology--Congresses.
Human ecology--Congresses.
Box 2
2.5
Living under the influence of effluents community responses to industrial air pollution.
1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Scope and Content Note
Panel discusses the Chevron Corporation's emission of toxic waste in the city of Richmond, Calif. Focuses on the citizens'
dilemma whether to compromise with Chevron to preserve the economic benefits it brings to Richmond or to eliminate the toxic
waste altogether, thus decreasing their health risks but forcing Chevron out of Richmond.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Chevron Corporation--Congresses.
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Air--Pollution--Environmental aspects--Congresses.
Industries--California--Richmond--Environmental aspects--Congresses.
Petroleum refineries--Waste disposal--California--Richmond--Congresses.
Petroleum waste--California--Richmond--Congresses.
Richmond (Calif.)--Economic policy--Congresses.
Box 2
2.6-2.7
Combating land degradation strategies for sustainable development.
1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
2 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Label on cassette: Morning case session: Responding to global challenges.
Note
Sound on tape 1 seriously degraded.
Scope and Content Note
Panelists discuss the need for domestic agricultural self-reliance and using advanced agricultural techniques to preserve
sovereignty while efficiently using the land.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Agricultural ecology--United States--Congresses.
Land use--United States.
Soil conservation--United States--Congresses.
Soil degradation--United States--Congresses.
Box 2
2.8-2.9
Rainforest use in the Tropics development or destruction at what cost?
1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
2 videotape(s) (VHS)
Scope and Content Note
This panel focuses on the necessity of the Amazon Rainforest for survival of the many eco-systems that support mankind, as
well as its use-value for the people of South America for timber, gold and land. It also examines the right of Amazonian countries
to maintain control of Rainforest areas.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Petusek, Peter.
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Rain forest ecology--Congresses.
Rain forests--Amazon River Region--Congresses.
Box 2
2.10
Understanding and stabilizing our changing global climate
1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Label on cassette : Morning case session: Responding to global challenges.
Note
Tape does not include list of participants.
Scope and Content Note
Panel discussion concerns global warming and the greenhouse effect caused by fossil fuel combustion, deforestation, and gases
such as chloroflorocarbons, methane and nitrogen-dioxide. The panel also analyses the necessity of balancing human energy
needs with the need to curb global warming.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Global warming--Congresses.
Greenhouse effect, Atmospheric--Congresses.
Box 2
2.11
Environmental impacts of national security managing defense wastes in Hanford, WA.
1989 Jan 28
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Label on cassette : Afternoon session: Responding at the regional level.
Scope and Content Note
Participants discuss the history of hazardous waste neglect at the nuclear production plant in Hanford, Wash. They examine
various solutions to cleaning up chemical and radioactive residue at Hanford and identify different ways to mobelize the public
to push clean-up funding through Congress.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Hanford Works (Wash.)--Congresses.
Nuclear reactors--Environmental aspects--Washington (State)--Richland--Congresses.
Nuclear reactors--Washington (State)--Richland--Congresses.
Radioactive waste sites--Environmental aspects--Washington (State)--Richland--Congresses.
Radioactive wastes--Government policy--United States--Congresses.
Box 1
1.12
Hazardous materials management
1989 Jan 29
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Scope and Content Note
Panelists discuss the problems and issues of managing hazardous waste both at Stanford and at universities in general. They
then address problems posed by hazardous materials in the industrial sector and how industries can phase out the release of
chlorofluorocarbon waste in keeping with the Montreal Protocol.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Hazardous substances--California--Stanford--Management--Congresses.
Hazardous waste management industry--California--Stanford--Congresses.
Hazardous wastes--California--Stanford--Management--Congresses.
Box 1
1.13
Electronic town meetings--making a difference with televsion.
1989 Jan 29
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Workshop held Jan. 29, 1989 as part of the You Can Make A Difference conference, Stanford University, Stanford, Ca., Jan.22-Feb.
2, 1989.
Note
With: Workshop. Speakers Dennis Rogers Martinez, Richard Ginger and David Ortiz discuss restoration of native plant communities
and old growth forests in the Sinkyone five-county area above San Francisco.
Scope and Content Note
Speakers explain how television technology in electronic town meetings can be used as a means of forming consesus on environmental
issues. Followed by a question-and-answer session using the electronic technology.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Communication--Technological innovations--Congresses.
Ecology--California--San Francisco Bay Area--Congresses.
Telecommunication policy--Congresses.
Television--Technological innovations--Congresses.
Box 1
1.14
Stanford's corporate investments
1989 Jan 29
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
A panel of five including John Licherman and Mike Kieschnick, address issues such as the Mid-Peninsula Open Space District
volunteer projects, environmental industrial opportunities and corporate investment in this industry. Urban and open-space
development are also discussed.
Note
Several cuts on tape.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Industries--Environmental aspects--Congresses.
Open spaces--California--San Francisco Bay Area--Congresses.
Regional planning--California--San Francisco Bay Area--Congresses.
Box 1
1.15
Bay Area Open Space preservation workshops.
1989 Jan 29
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Workshop held Jan. 29, 1989 as part of the You Can Make A Difference Conference, Stanford University, Stanford, Ca., Jan.22-Feb.
2, 1989.
Note
Second speaker's name illegible on tape.
Note
With: Running out of room: workshop.
Scope and Content Note
Speakers present a film then discuss the destruction of the San Francisco Bay Area greenbelt and possible solutions to the
problem.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Fills (Earthwork)--Congresses.
Greenbelts--California--San Francisco Bay Area--Congresses.
Open spaces--California--San Francisco Bay Area--Congresses.
Recycling (Waste, etc.)--Congresses.
Regional planning--California--San Francisco Bay Area--Congresses.
Box 1
1.16
A Revolution in urban evolution? the sustainable city concept.
1989 Jan 29
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Tape includes speech by Denis A. Hayes, Chairman, Earth Day 1990: "Revitalizing the Environmental Movement."
Note
Workshop held Jan. 29, 1989 as part of the You Can Make a Difference Conference, Stanford University, Stanford, Ca., Jan.22-Feb.
2, 1989.
Scope and Content Note
Explores how the programs and policies of local government can be reshaped to help solve global problems while also better
accomplishing traditional health, safety, and economic development goals. Describes innovative efforts by San Jose, Calif.
in energy, water, solid waste, toxics, land use, transportation, infrastructure and housing.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
City planning--Environmental aspects--California--San Jose--Congresses.
Industries--California--San Jose--Environmental aspects--Congresses.
San Jose (Calif.)--Economic policy--Congresses.
Urban policy--California--San Jose--Congresses.
Box 1
1.17
Press conference with Ted Koppel
1989 Jan 29
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Held Jan. 29, 1989 as part of the You Can Make A Difference conference, Stanford University, Stanford, Ca., Jan.22-Feb. 2,
1989.
Note
Tape includes about 5 minutes of a workshop, "Habitat Restoration, Part II."
Scope and Content Note
A question and answer session with environmental leaders and news correspondent Ted Koppel.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Koppel, Ted, 1940-
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Environmental protection--Congresses.
Box 1
1.18
Workshops
1989 Jan 29
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Note
Workshops held Jan. 29, 1989 as part of the You Can Make A Difference Conference, Stanford University, Stanford, Ca., Jan.22-Feb.
2, 1989.
Note
Footage of some workshops is incomplete.
Scope and Content Note
Contains footage of several environmental workshops, including "Tour II. The Redwood tortoise", a bus tour of 22,000 acres
of redwood forest in Big Basin State Park and a tour to the park museum.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Ecology--Congresses.
Environmental protection--Congresses.
Box 1
1.19-1.20
The Future of land development at Stanford, Part Two
1989 Jan 29
Physical Description:
2 videotape(s) (VHS)
Scope and Content Note
The panel discusses balancing the pressure to build and expand Stanford University with the pressure to preserve its land
resources. Discussion focuses on the issue of annexation to Palo Alto versus maintaining Stanford's independance and private
decision-making regarding land development.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Stanford University
You Can Make a Difference Conference (1989: Stanford University)
Land use, Urban--California--Stanford--Congresses.
Land use--Planning--Congresses.
Palo Alto (Calif.)--Congresses.
Box 1
1.21
Tour II: The Redwood Tortoise: Busing to Big Basin"
1989 Jan 29
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)
Box 1
1.22-1.23
Energy, the Environment, and the Economy
1989 Jan 31
Physical Description:
2 videotape(s) (VHS)
Box 2
2.12
The trash wars: Why we need to abandon the throw-away ethic
1989 Jan 29
Physical Description:
1 videotape(s) (VHS)