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Originally aired: 05/21/2008

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Climate: Chemical trade group head Gerard discusses impact of rising oil and gas prices on industry

As the Senate prepares to discuss the Lieberman-Warner climate bill in early June, the debate over the economic effects of this legislation continues. During today's OnPoint, Jack Gerard, president and chief executive of the American Chemistry Council, discusses the impact he believes the Lieberman-Warner climate bill will have on the chemical industry. Gerard explains how the chemical industry has been affected by rising oil and gas prices and also discusses the energy and climate policy outlook for 2009.

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.

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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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