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Originally aired: 04/22/2008

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

Will shifting from a GDP-driven society help solve the United States' environmental problems? In his new book, "The Bridge at the Edge of the World: Capitalism, the Environment, and Crossing from Crisis to Sustainability," James Gustave Speth, dean of the Yale School on environment and forestry, argues that U.S.-style consumer capitalism needs to change in order for any progress on the environment to occur. During today's OnPoint, Speth, a former chair of the Council on Environmental Quality and founder of both the Natural Resources Defense Council and the World Resources Institute, explains why he is unhappy with the current state of environmentalism. He also gauges the changing level of interest in environmental issues on college campuses throughout the country.

OnPoint, 06/25/2009

Climate: U.K. alternative technology expert discusses U.S., British relationship on energy and climate

Centre for Alternative Technology director Paul Allen discusses the Zero Carbon Britain program.

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OnPoint, 06/24/2009

Carbon Capture: FutureGen Alliance's Mudd discusses revived project, scaled-back goals

FutureGen Alliance CEO Michael Mudd discusses DOE funding for the carbon-capture project.

OnPoint, 06/24/2009 watch watch video read read transcript

OnPoint, 06/23/2009

Natural Gas: American Gas Association's McGill discusses new supply report

American Gas Association's Chris McGill weighs in on debate over hydraulic fracturing.

OnPoint, 06/23/2009 watch watch video read read transcript

OnPoint, 06/22/2009

Autos: Dow's George Hamilton discusses company's bid for DOE battery funding

Dow Chemical Company's George Hamilton discusses viability of advanced battery technology.

OnPoint, 06/22/2009 watch watch video read read transcript

OnPoint, 06/17/2009

Energy Policy: ELI's Dernbach makes recommendations for U.S. sustainability efforts

Environmental Law Institute's John Dernbach discusses "Agenda for Sustainable America".

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OnPoint, 06/16/2009

Climate: Wiley Rein's Weinberg discusses EPA endangerment comment period

Wiley Rein's David Weinberg discusses the federal rulemaking notice and comment system.

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OnPoint, 06/15/2009

Climate: Former White House climate change director Forrister discusses growth of U.S. carbon market

Former White House Climate Change Task Force chairman, Dirk Forrister, discusses hurdles facing the Waxman-Markey bill.

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OnPoint, 06/10/2009

EPA: Former general counsel Martella discusses endangerment, vehicle emissions

Sidley Austin partner Roger Martella assesses President Obama's EPA.

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OnPoint, 06/09/2009

Climate: Pew's Claussen discusses the costs of cap and trade

Pew Center on Global Climate Change's Eileen Claussen discusses disparities in climate modeling.

OnPoint, 06/09/2009 watch watch video read read transcript

OnPoint, 06/08/2009

Autos: Auto Alliance president discusses profitability of green vehicles, 'cash for clunkers' bill

Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers President Dave McCurdy discusses GM's bankruptcy and the future of the U.S. auto industry.

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