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Originally aired: 09/16/2005

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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, 02/04/2010

Transportation: Environmental Law and Policy Center's Learner discusses new funding for high-speed rail

Environmental Law and Policy Center Executive Director Howard Learner talks stimulus grants, budget proposal for high-speed rail.

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OnPoint, 02/03/2010

Budget: CAP's Weiss discusses energy, climate proposals in fiscal 2011 spending plan

Center for American Progress' Daniel Weiss discusses nuclear, cap-and-trade, EPA proposals in 2011 budget.

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OnPoint, 02/02/2010

Efficiency: Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility's Byrne talks progress on clean energy development

Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility co-chairman John Byrne discusses challenges to promoting efficiency, sustainable development.

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OnPoint, 02/01/2010

Air Pollution: Scientific American's Biello discusses EPA's proposed smog regulations

Scientific American Associate Editor David Biello discusses science behind stricter smog regulations.

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Event Coverage, 01/28/2010

State of the Union: Lawmakers react to President Obama's energy and climate remarks

Reps. Hastings, Terry, Blumenauer give their take on president's speech.

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OnPoint, 01/27/2010

Autos: Ford's Gioia discusses company's plans for electric, fuel efficient vehicles

Ford's electrification director Nancy Gioia discusses challenges to expanding electric vehicle fleet.

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OnPoint, 01/26/2010

Climate: Wiley Rein's Weinberg discusses Obama admin's energy, enviro initiatives for 2010

Wiley Rein's David Weinberg says Obama administration will begin to favor regulation over legislation.

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OnPoint, 01/25/2010

Oceans: Ocean Conservancy's Leonard discusses efforts to regulate aquaculture

Ocean Conservancy's George Leonard discusses environmental risks associated with fish farming.

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OnPoint, 01/21/2010

Politics: E&E's Kaplun discusses impact of Mass. election on energy, enviro legislation

E&E reporter Alex Kaplun discusses president's approval ratings, prospects for midterm elections.

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OnPoint, 01/20/2010

Transportation: Public transport trade group's Millar discusses high-speed rail in U.S.

American Public Transportation Association President William Millar discusses impact of stimulus on employment in transport sector.

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