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Autos: Author Joseph Romm outlines his objections to hydrogen-powered cars

In 2002, President Bush outlined a major $1.2 billion effort to help the Energy Department develop cars and trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells. But Joseph Romm, a former DOE official under President Clinton and author of "The Hype About Hydrogen," says the White House may be putting too much emphasis on the technology. Romm explains some of the major barriers to hydrogen vehicles, including high costs and a lack of refueling stations and hydrogen supplies. Plus, he argues that hybrid gasoline-electric cars and biofuels are a better option in the next 20 years, especially when it comes to reducing greenhouse gases.

OnPoint, 03/18/2010

Climate: Covington & Burling's Waldron discusses prospects for legislation in the Senate

Former Markey staff director Gerry Waldron discusses hurdles to passing climate, energy package.

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OnPoint, 03/17/2010

Technology: FuelCell Energy's Brdar discusses growth of stationary fuel cell market

FuelCell Energy CEO Dan Brdar discusses use of large stationary fuel cells for electricity production.

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OnPoint, 03/16/2010

Energy Markets: FERC's Wellinghoff discusses CFTC's role in electricity markets

FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff discusses dispute with CFTC over electricity market jurisdiction.

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OnPoint, 03/15/2010

Climate: Md. Treasurer Kopp discusses SEC guidance on corporate climate disclosure

Maryland Treasurer Nancy Kopp discusses debate over new SEC interpretive guidance.

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Climate: EPA Administrator Jackson discusses agency's key priorities

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson discusses impact of environmental policies on economy.

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OnPoint, 03/08/2010

Climate: Delaware's O'Mara discusses state's efforts on renewable energy

Delaware Environment Secretary Collin O'Mara discusses impact of federal legislation on states.

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OnPoint, 03/04/2010

Climate: IPAMS's Solich makes the case for including natural gas in clean energy legislation

IPAMS's George Solich explains how new Senate climate plan will affect natural gas industry.

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OnPoint, 03/03/2010

Climate: PSEG's Izzo discusses impacts of new Senate plan on utilities

PSEG President Ralph Izzo explains how EPA regulation will affect utilities and consumers.

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OnPoint, 03/02/2010

Climate: Pew's Gulledge discusses research and reporting of climate science

Pew Center's Jay Gulledge discusses recent inquiries into IPCC report.

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OnPoint, 03/01/2010

Autos: Consulting firm PRTM's Hazimeh discusses challenges to EV market after Prius recall

Consulting firm PRTM's Oliver Hazimeh discusses hurdles to widespread adoption of electric vehicles in U.S.

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