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Originally aired: 03/27/2008

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Climate: Environmental Defense's Krupp discusses new book, talks economics of Lieberman-Warner bill

Will American ingenuity and entrepreneurship be the key to reducing emissions and solving climate change? In his new book, "Earth: The Sequel," Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp highlights entrepreneurs throughout the United States who have ventured into the clean tech world. Krupp details how these innovators are not only creating solutions to climate change but also establishing successful business ventures. During today's OnPoint, Krupp discusses the book and gives his thoughts on the future the job market as the United States looks to reduce emissions. He addresses concerns over the high cost of researching and developing new technologies and gives his take on the presence of climate and energy issues in the 2008 presidential race.

OnPoint, 05/08/2008

Biofuels: Oxfam's Kripke discusses escalating debate over RFS, impact of food prices on world's poor

Oxfam policy director Gawain Kripke discusses testimony before House panel on RFS, food-to-fuels

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OnPoint, 05/06/2008

Climate: NRDC's Lashof discusses new analysis of carbon allowance proposals of various bills

NRDC's Dan Lashof discusses the competing economic reports on the Lieberman-Warner climate bill.

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OnPoint, 05/05/2008

Energy Efficiency: Tech CEO Council's Mehlman discusses IT sector's push for efficiency

Technology CEO Council's Bruce Mehlman discusses how the IT sector is addressing the e-waste issue.

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OnPoint, 05/01/2008

Climate: Author McKibben assesses current state of environmentalism, urges local consumerism

Environmentalist and author Bill McKibben says global warming may not be solvable, but he urges strong action.

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OnPoint, 04/30/2008

Nuclear Waste: EnergySolutions CEO defends company's proposal to store Italian nuclear waste in U.S.

EnergySolutions CEO Steve Creamer comments on House legislation to ban the import of foreign radioactive waste.

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OnPoint, 04/29/2008

Adaptation: CCAP's Winkelman says transportation policy should compliment federal cap-and-trade program

The Center for Clean Air Policy's Steve Winkelman urges "smart growth" for new urban planning.

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OnPoint, 04/28/2008

Climate/Trade: Thompson Hine's Nicely discusses international trade law, climate policy relationship

Thompson Hine's Matt Nicely says removing ethanol import tariff beneficial to the environment and consumers

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OnPoint, 04/24/2008

Biofuels: VeraSun CEO Endres gives industry perspective on rising food prices, talks falling ethanol stocks

VeraSun Energy's Don Endres discusses company's production goals, need for ethanol import tariff

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OnPoint, 04/23/2008

Climate: Recycled Energy Development's Casten says energy recycling bridge to fossil fuel-free future

The head of a recycled energy company explains how recapturing waste heat from power plants can help reduce emissions and save money.

OnPoint, 04/23/2008 watch watch video read read transcript

OnPoint, 04/22/2008

Climate: Yale's Speth calls for shift from U.S. consumer capitalism to solve environmental woes

Yale's Gus Speth outlines core issues with current state of environmentalism

OnPoint, 04/22/2008 watch watch video read read transcript

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