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Originally aired: 04/28/2010

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Climate:

E&E's Samuelsohn discusses developments in Senate climate negotiations

Will the Senate take up immigration reform before climate and energy legislation? During today's OnPoint, E&E reporter Darren Samuelsohn discusses the latest developments in the Senate climate debate. He explains how Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) plans to proceed with climate negotiations and talks about alternatives to the Kerry-Graham-Lieberman bill.

Energy Policy:

Economist Mason says Fed should raise interest rates to lower gasoline prices

Louisiana State's Joseph Mason discusses impact of U.S. monetary policy on gas prices.

OnPoint, 05/17/2012

 

Energy Policy:

Carnegie Endowment's Gordon discusses future of unconventional oil in U.S.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Deborah Gordon discusses new report defining progress on unconventional energy sources.

OnPoint, 05/15/2012

 

Energy Policy:

Environmental author McKibben discusses new subsidy rollback legislation

350.org founder Bill McKibben discusses economic impacts of eliminating fossil fuel subsidies.

OnPoint, 05/14/2012

 

Energy Policy:

SAFE's Ori says energy independence a myth

Securing America's Future Energy's Sam Ori says domestic oil boom will not solve energy security issue.

OnPoint, 05/10/2012

 

Energy Policy:

CFA's Cooper says fuel efficiency standards will provide immediate benefits to consumers

Consumer Federation of America's Mark Cooper says new standards will boost job growth.

OnPoint, 05/07/2012

 

Renewables:

WRI's Tawney proposes overhaul of clean tech subsidies

World Resources Institute's Letha Tawney discusses the boom and bust cycle of clean technology.

OnPoint, 05/03/2012

 

Hydraulic Fracturing:

McDermott Will & Emery's Pardo discusses impacts of EPA's fracking rule

Fracking expert James Pardo discusses prospects for fracking litigation.

OnPoint, 05/02/2012

 

Energy Policy:

Auto Dealers' Koblenz says new fuel efficiency standards bad for consumers

National Automobile Dealers Association's Andy Koblenz says fuel-efficient vehicles too costly for consumers.

OnPoint, 05/01/2012

 

Hydraulic Fracturing:

Ecosphere's Vinick says technology can solve fracking water safety issue

Ecosphere Technologies' Charles Vinick discusses progress on chemical replacement.

OnPoint, 04/30/2012

 

Energy Policy:

Western Energy Alliance's Wigley says air regulations hurting independent producers

Western Energy Alliance president Tim Wigley lays out blueprint for western energy development.

OnPoint, 04/26/2012