Marilyn Heiman - The Pew Charitable Trusts

We're Not Yet Arctic-Ready

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:35:00 GMT

Marilyn Heiman writes about a challenging 2012 Arctic drilling season for the National Journal.

Safeguarding the Arctic a Must

Tue, 01 May 2012 23:10:00 GMT

Marilyn Heiman responds to Michael Bromwich's blog What More Can Be Done to Ensure Safe Offshore Drilling? on NationalJournal.com.

Responsible Leadership in Arctic in 2012

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:35:00 GMT

(National Journal) Oil prices will be at the center of our nation’s energy debate in 2012. Some will use rising prices as an opening to push for drilling in sensitive areas like the Arctic Ocean, even though the challenges of oil exploration in such a harsh, remote, and fragile place are unprecedented.

Arctic Drilling: Lessons Learned From the Deepwater Horizon Spill

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:15:28 GMT

There are no quick fixes for the nation's energy needs. Although oil plays a role in President Obama's energy plan, the government must ensure proper oversight and planning before drilling, especially in such extreme, remote and fragile areas as the Arctic Ocean off of Alaska's northern coast.

Balanced Energy Means No Rush to Drill

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:00:00 GMT

This nation needs a long-term, comprehensive energy plan that incorporates renewable energy and emphasizes conservation along with conventional sources of energy. A policy that meets these requirements is more likely to pass the test of Congress, even in this intense political climate.

Safety First

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:05:20 GMT

Before this country even thinks of expanding drilling in the remote and fragile Arctic Ocean reforms must ensure that oil companies can respond to significant spills in ice, hurricane-force winds, stormy seas and long periods of fog and darkness. The United States should aspire to be the world’s leader in safe drilling standards, prevention and response.

Rush to Increase Drilling Not the Answer

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:10:00 GMT

Marilyn Heiman, Pew's director of Offshore Energy Reform and the U.S. Arctic Program, responds to Amy Harder's blog "How Should Obama React to Spiking Oil Prices?" on NationalJournal.com.

What Exxon Valdez Spill Can Still Teach Us

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:35:00 GMT

Marilyn Heiman, Pew's director of Offshore Energy Reform and the U.S. Arctic Program, discusses what the anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill means as we consider Arctic drilling and approach the first anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.

Opinion: A Platform for Offshore Energy Reform

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:20:00 GMT

The State of the Union address is an opportunity for President Obama to champion the recommendations of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, coming just weeks after the release of its report. During his address, the President should call on the United States to become the world’s leader in safe drilling standards, spill prevention, and response.

Three Steps to Prepare for a Changing Arctic

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Here are three steps the United States should take today to address the rapid changes already underway in the Arctic.

Science Must Guide Offshore Arctic Conservation, Development

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:00:00 GMT

Science, not politics, needs to guide decision-making in America’s extreme, remote, and fragile Arctic Ocean. If we are to avoid irreparable harm to an ecosystem found nowhere else in the country, we need to develop a comprehensive research and monitoring plan and set aside significant areas for protection.

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