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Originally aired: 11/18/2009

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Climate:

Massey's Blankenship says U.S. should expand coal use, warming science unsubstantiated

Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship has been an outspoken critic of the science behind global warming and the push for climate legislation for decades. As Congress continues to move forward with cap-and-trade legislation, Blankenship says an emissions plan will send jobs overseas and hurt the economy. During today's OnPoint, he gives his take on the Senate's climate debate and explains why he believes the world has entered a period of global cooling. Blankenship, who is also on the board of directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, discusses recent controversy surrounding the chamber's stance on climate legislation and explains why efforts to develop carbon capture and storage technology should be stopped.

Oil and Gas:

Marcellus Shale Coalition's Klaber talks chemical disclosure, drilling fees and exports

Marcellus Shale Coalition President Kathryn Klaber discusses Pennsylvania legislature's action on shale exploration.

OnPoint, 02/08/2012

 

Energy Policy:

ACC's Dooley discusses new advocacy campaign centered on shale, efficiency

American Chemistry Council's Cal Dooley weighs in on LNG export debate.

OnPoint, 02/07/2012

 

Energy Policy:

Consumer Energy Alliance's Whatley discusses details of an all-of the-above strategy

Consumer Energy Alliance's Michael Whatley says Keystone XL would serve interest of American consumers.

OnPoint, 02/06/2012

 

Regulations:

Clean Air Task Force's Schneider discusses latest delay on NSPS

Clean Air Task Force's Conrad Schneider discusses political impacts of releasing greenhouse gas rule.

OnPoint, 02/02/2012

 

Oil and Gas:

Bold Nebraska's Kleeb discusses state's view of Keystone debate

Bold Nebraska's Jane Kleeb discusses possible TransCanada reroute of Keystone XL pipeline.

OnPoint, 02/01/2012

 

Energy Policy:

NRDC's Hwang discusses Oversight Committee's review of NHTSA investigation on Volt

Natural Resources Defense Council's Roland Hwang discusses debate over new fuel efficiency targets.

OnPoint, 01/26/2012

 

State of the Union:

Lawmakers react to Obama's energy proposals

Members of Congress discuss President's proposals on natural gas, drilling, and clean energy.

Special Report, 01/25/2012

 

White House:

Ocean Conservancy's Woglom discusses proposal to transfer NOAA to Interior

Ocean Conservancy's Emily Woglom explains how federal agencies can work together on oceans policy.

OnPoint, 01/24/2012

 

Oil and Gas:

Hercules Offshore's Noe discusses state of industry in Gulf of Mexico

Hercules Offshore's James Noe says despite increased safety standards, industry growing.

OnPoint, 01/23/2012

 

Oil & Gas:

API's Gerard reacts to administration's rejection of Keystone XL

American Petroleum Institute's Jack Gerard says Obama administration's decision a reaction to "extreme elements."

OnPoint, 01/19/2012