"Pain at the Pump:

What Comes Next in the Gas Price Crisis"

A FACS tele-seminar for journalists

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

 Gas Price Crisis audio 6-24-08

 Seminar Presentation (Kaufmann): Oil and the American Way of Life 6-24-08

Featured expert:

• Robert K. Kaufmann, Ph.D., Professor in the Center for Energy and Environmental Studies at Boston University

   

This tele-seminar is presented by FACS in association with the Society of Professional Journalists.

Seminar focus:

Gas prices have reached an all-time high and are expected to go even higher. What is fueling this gas price crisis, and what comes next? Among the issues this tele-seminar will explore are:

• What’s really driving the current spikes and what’s next?
• Is the world running out of oil? Can the United States insulate itself from world oil shocks?
• Is there a reasonable policy response to oil prices?
• What are the economic consequences of high gas prices?
• Are environmental regulations responsible for refinery shortages? Would a change in environmental policy help solve the problem?

This tele-seminar is aimed at journalists who cover business, energy and consumer issues.

Cost:

There is no cost to participate in this tele-seminar, but advance registration is required. Journalists may register at www.facsnet.org or by calling FACS at 626-584-0010. Registrants will receive a subsequent e-mail with directions on how to participate.

Time:

2 p.m. Eastern time (11 a.m. Pacific)

Location:

Tele-seminar. Connect by telephone and Internet.