October 2003

RFF Elects AEP Executive to Board of Directors
The Board of Directors for Resources for the Future elected E. Linn Draper, Jr., to a three-year term at their annual meeting. (October 24, 2003)

Creedon Appointed RFF’s Vice President for External Affairs
Resources for the Future (RFF) has named Lesli A. Creedon Vice President for External Affairs. (October 15, 2003)

July 2003

John V. Krutilla, Economist & Creator Of Modern Natural Resource Conservation Theory, Dies at 81
The founding father of the modern theory of resource conservation, John V. Krutilla, died of lung cancer at his home in McLean, Virginia on June 27. He was 81. (July 3, 2003)

May 2003

Senator Joe Lieberman to Deliver Energy Policy Speech at Resources for the Future
Senator Lieberman will speak for approximately 15 minutes and take questions at the RFF Policy Leadership Forum. (May 5, 2003)

April 2003

Report Identifies Issues in Government Oversight of Biotech Crops
While much of the debate over biotech crops has been focused on their approval before they enter the environment or reach the market, there are significant issues concerning post-market oversight of these crops that need to be addressed as this technology continues to grow, according to a new report released today by the Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology. (April 24, 2003)

February 2003

Making Our Food Safer: New Research Group to Help Improve U.S. Food Safety System and Reduce Foodborne Disease
Six leading research institutions join to develop improved risk analysis and priority-setting tools for food safety decision-making. (February 6, 2003)