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Originally aired: 11/29/2005

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Business: Architect William McDonough looks at private sector efforts on sustainable design

From turning corporate headquarters into green building showcases to retooling the design process for consumer goods, architect William McDonough has worked to bring sustainable design into the mainstream. He joins OnPoint to discuss what he calls "ecologically intelligent design," and the book -- "Cradle to Cradle" -- he authored on the subject. McDonough also discusses his efforts in China, where he is designing several major cities to be more energy efficient and to use renewable sources of energy. Plus, he explains why indoor air quality and household toxics may be the next major environmental issues facing manufacturers.

OnPoint, 09/04/2008

Endangered Species: NWF's Kostyack discusses impact of proposed ESA changes on oil drilling, energy projects

National Wildlife Federation's John Kostyack talks Endangered Species Act regulatory changes

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OnPoint, 09/03/2008

Politics: U.N. Foundation's Detchon talks conventions, prominence of energy and climate

Energy Future Coalition's Reid Detchon outlines climate game plan for next administration

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OnPoint, 07/31/2008

Energy Policy: Luft calls for open fuel standard to break oil dependency, promote competition in fuel sector

Institute for the Analysis of Global Security's Gal Luft comments on Pickens energy plan

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OnPoint, 07/30/2008

Biofuels: Economist Urbanchuk says ethanol helping to keep price of gas down

LECG economist John Urbanchuk discusses impact of RFS waiver on short-term food and energy prices

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OnPoint, 07/29/2008

Renewable Energy: Wind energy trade group head discusses Pickens plan, transmission obstacles

American Wind Energy Association's Randall Swisher discusses the impact of the renewable energy tax incentive debate on industry.

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OnPoint, 07/28/2008

EPA: Former general counsel Martella discusses controversy over endangerment finding decision

Sidley Austin's Roger Martella talks EPA's ANPR and its impact on the next administration

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OnPoint, 07/24/2008

Society: Controversial environmental author Paul Ehrlich talks biofuels, offshore drilling, peak oil

Author Paul Ehrlich discusses "Population Bomb" predictions, 40 years later

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OnPoint, 07/23/2008

Air Pollution: Former EPA air chief Holmstead discusses appeals court ruling on CAIR

Bracewell & Giuliani's Jeff Holmstead discusses impact of ruling on Administration's enviro legacy

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Event Coverage, 07/22/2008

Biofuels: Dinneen, Velasco, Faber, Erickson discuss sustainability of biofuels, RFS and import tariff

A panel of biofuels experts explores the food-to-fuels issue.

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OnPoint, 07/21/2008

Transportation: Railroad lobby touts freight rail as best option for cleaner, more affordable goods movement

The Association of American Railroads' Ed Hamberger responds to charges of unreasonably high rates.

OnPoint, 07/21/2008 watch watch video read read transcript

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