In a recent speech in Philadelphia, XTO President Jack Williams talked about the industry’s responsibility to communicate our commitment to planning, safety and operational integrity at every stage in the development of shale natural gas. Effective communication about this energy source is particularly critical in regions that haven’t been major energy-producing centers since the late 19th century.

Canada has one of the world’s largest resources of energy in the oil sands regions of Alberta. The oil sands are a critical resource helping support U.S. energy security and economic growth – and industry is making continuous improvements in the environmental profile of their development. A prime example is ExxonMobil’s Kearl Oil Sands Project.

Watch this space on ExxonMobil Perspectives today shortly before noon ET as we kick off the NBC News Education Nation Summit Teacher Town Hall. ExxonMobil engineer Brandi Burns will deliver opening remarks, followed by a discussion with teachers moderated by NBC News anchor Brian Williams. The Teacher Town Hall will stream live on Perspectives from 11:45 a.m. until 2 p.m. ET, and the video will remain available for future viewings here on the blog.

Just a reminder about our plans to live stream the NBC News Education Nation Summit Teacher Town Hall on Sunday, September 23 from the New York Public Library. We will show the event in its entirety, including the introductory remarks provided by ExxonMobil engineer Brandi Burns to kick off the discussion. Tune in to ExxonMobil Perspectives at 11:45 am ET for the event, which will be hosted by NBC News anchor Brian Williams before an audience of more than 350 teachers.