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ion Series Policy Act presented by The SXSW Eco Policy Action Series Tuesday, October 8 | 10:45am-5:30pm Level 3 | Meeting Room 9C New for 2013, SXSW Eco hosts the Policy Action Series presented by Bloomberg BNA. This track consists of important topics from the National Climate Assessment. The NCA supports the critical analysis of climate change impacts in the United States, highlighting key knowledge that can improve policy choices and identifying significant gaps that can limit effective decision-making. The Policy Action Series will bring together key change agents from federal agencies, local and regional governments, businesses and NGOs that already are implementing successful programs and policies that can be scaled at the national level. 10:45am-11:45am Can We Keep The Lights On And Stay Green? Scaling clean and alternative energies. Reducing dependence on coal and fossil fuels. Find out who's delivering real world solutions on the energy challenges of our time. Jim Marston, Environmental Defense Fund; Larry Pearl, Bloomberg BNA; Laura Miller, Summit Power Group 12:00pm-1:00pm Water Resources: Understanding Water Challenges and Solutions Population growth, development and climate change are creating growing challenges for the water supplies on which America's families, businesses, farms, industry and natural heritage rely. This session explores innovations that will preserve our most essential natural resource. Doug Bennett, Southern Nevada Water Authority; Paul Stinson, Bloomberg BNA; Rob Moore, Natural Resources Defense Council; Tamin Pechet, Banyan Water; William Sarni, Deloitte Consulting LLP 3:15pm-4:15pm A Changing Climate: A Bloomberg BNA Conversation Setting the tone for the Policy Action Series presented by Bloomberg BNA, this indepth interview with a prominent newsmaker will focus on the issues critical to the future of US climate and energy policy. Kate Gordon, Next Generation; Tom Randall, Bloomberg News 4:30pm-5:30pm Adaptation: Managing the Unavoidable and Avoiding the Unimaginable Sea levels have risen more than six inches in the last century, glaciers are retreating and record high temperature events have been increasing since 1950. How do we prepare for these climatic changes? Hear from those working on the front lines and how companies, communities and governments are acting to better manage their natural resources and adapt to the challenges of an uncertain future. Alan Wright, Hassett Willis and Company; James Hoggan, Hoggan & Associates; Lindene Patton, Zurich North America; Margery Moore, Bloomberg BNA; Michael Brune, Sierra Club Bloomberg BNA is a leading source of legal, regulatory nd business information for professionals. Its network of more than 2,500 reporters, correspondents and leading practitioners delivers expert analysis, news, practice tools and guidance — the information that matters most to professionals. SXSW Eco | October 7-9, 2013 | sxsweco.com 59