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Originally aired: 05/12/2008

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Society: National Geographic's Garcia discusses new index tracking consumer action on climate

Where do U.S. consumers rank compared to the rest of the world in terms of environmentally conscious choices and habits? During today's OnPoint, Terry Garcia, executive vice president of mission programs at National Geographic, discusses the "Greendex 2008" that ranks the environmental habits of consumers in 14 countries. Garcia explains why Chinese consumers are among the most concerned about the effects of global warming and he discusses the factors contributing to the United States' last place ranking. He also explains the differences between consumer attitudes in developed and developing countries. Garcia addresses how governments should use the information provided in the index to help shape environmental policies.

OnPoint, 06/26/2008

Reporters Roundtable: E&E Daily's Geman, Kaplun discuss politics of high oil and gas prices

E&E Daily reporters discuss congressional action on high gas prices.

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OnPoint, 06/25/2008

Transportation: Builders' lobby urges candidates, policymakers to make infrastructure top-tier issue

American Road & Transportation Builders Association president Pete Ruane discusses reauthorization of transportation law

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Event Coverage, 06/24/2008

Climate: Panel of experts discusses inclusion of technological development in future climate bill

Climate panel discusses objectives for U.S. policy beyond emissions reduction goals

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OnPoint, 06/23/2008

Ethanol: Farmers Union's Buis discusses record flooding in corn belt, says farmers can meet demands

National Farmers Union President Tom Buis discusses speculators' impact on commodities prices.

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OnPoint, 06/19/2008

Climate: Coal research group head says carbon storage over emphasized as near term solution

Clean coal lobby group head discusses FutureGen's status and the viability of carbon storage technology.

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OnPoint, 06/18/2008

Green Building: Green Building Initiative's Hubbell discusses competition between certification programs

Green Building Initiative President Ward Hubbell discusses congressional action on green building.

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OnPoint, 06/16/2008

Aviation/Climate: FAA's Dan Elwell discusses airline cutbacks, impact of high fuel prices on industry

FAA's enviro head gives a short-term outlook for airlines and discusses environmental initiatives.

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Event Coverage, 06/12/2008

Energy Efficiency: Mayors Palmer, Nickels, Brenner talk federal climate debate, local action on emissions reduction

Panel of mayors addresses strategies to improving efficiency on the local level, overcoming public acceptance issues

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OnPoint, 06/11/2008

Water: Public utilities association urges Congress to look at warming's impact on water supplies

Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies' Arceneaux discusses the impact of climate change on U.S. water supplies.

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Special Report, 06/11/2008

Beijing Olympics: E&E takes an in-depth look at the "green" Olympics, Beijing's plans for sustainability

Beijing seeks to promote city-wide sustainable development through greening of Olympics.

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