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Originally aired: 05/12/2008

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Society: National Geographic's Garcia discusses new index tracking consumer action on climate

Where do U.S. consumers rank compared to the rest of the world in terms of environmentally conscious choices and habits? During today's OnPoint, Terry Garcia, executive vice president of mission programs at National Geographic, discusses the "Greendex 2008" that ranks the environmental habits of consumers in 14 countries. Garcia explains why Chinese consumers are among the most concerned about the effects of global warming and he discusses the factors contributing to the United States' last place ranking. He also explains the differences between consumer attitudes in developed and developing countries. Garcia addresses how governments should use the information provided in the index to help shape environmental policies.

OnPoint, 11/20/2008

Climate: Former Clinton official Ballentine discusses impact of new administration on negotiations

Green Strategies' Roger Ballentine explains how China's economic stimulus package will affect investment in clean energy projects.

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OnPoint, 11/19/2008

Offsets: New carbon registry aims to provide more transparency, credibility in offsets market

American Carbon Registry's Wiley Barbour discusses the impact of the economic crisis on the carbon market.

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OnPoint, 11/18/2008

Efficiency: Alliance to Save Energy's Callahan discusses opportunities for clean energy in stimulus

Alliance to Save Energy president Kateri Callahan discusses expectations for Obama administration on efficiency.

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OnPoint, 11/17/2008

Autos: Trade group head McCurdy makes case for Big Three financial bailout

Auto Alliance CEO Dave McCurdy discusses upcoming congressional debate on a Detroit bailout.

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Event Coverage, 11/13/2008

Energy Policy: Brookings panel gives advice to incoming president on energy, climate, economic policies

Energy experts give political advice to president-elect on cap and trade, energy policy.

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OnPoint, 11/12/2008

Energy Policy: CSIS senior adviser Caruso discusses impact of Obama administration on energy policy, prices

Former EIA chief Guy Caruso discusses the impact of the credit crunch on domestic oil projects.

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OnPoint, 11/11/2008

Climate: Wiley Rein's Weinberg says Obama win marks resurgence of aggressive regulation

Wiley Rein's David Weinberg predicts increased interaction between Energy, Interior and U.S. EPA on key issues.

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OnPoint, 11/10/2008

Oil and Gas: API chief Gerard talks Obama victory, climate legislation prospects

American Petroleum Institute president Jack Gerard gives industry's take on upcoming cap and trade talks

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OnPoint, 11/06/2008

Climate/Politics: CAP's Romm discusses possibilities for energy, enviro positions in Obama administration

Center for American Progress' Joseph Romm makes case for addressing climate during first 100 days of new administration

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OnPoint, 11/05/2008

Campaign 2008: E&E's Berman and Kaplun give analysis of presidential, congressional outcomes

E&E's Dan Berman and Alex Kaplun talk about impact of elections on energy and environment issues

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