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Originally aired: 04/16/2008

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Biofuels: Corn Growers' Jon Doggett says high grain prices having minimal impact on food costs

As unrest over rising food prices grows internationally, several factors are being blamed for the increases. One reason for higher food costs: the use of grains to produce biofuels. But just how much of an impact are biofuels having on food prices? During today's OnPoint, Jon Doggett, vice president of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association, says commodities prices are having a minimal impact on the price of food. He says population growth and oil prices are contributing more significantly. Doggett also discusses how, he believes, the 2007 biofuels mandate will affect long-term food and grain costs.

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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