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Originally aired: 07/24/2008

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Society: Controversial environmental author Paul Ehrlich talks biofuels, offshore drilling, peak oil

Forty years ago, author Paul Ehrlich stirred up controversy by predicting that the world's steady population growth would cause hundreds of millions of people to starve within a decade of publication of "The Population Bomb." Though his predictions were wrong, he is often credited with having had a major influence on the environmental movement in the '60s and '70s. During today's OnPoint, Paul Ehrlich, author of the new book "The Dominant Animal" and Bing professor of population studies and professor of biological sciences at Stanford University, gives his take on today's top energy and environment issues. He also responds to critics who have accused him of using scare tactics.

OnPoint, 12/02/2008

Climate: CCAP's Helme previews Poznan meeting, discusses impact of Obama election

Center for Clean Air Policy's Ned Helme discusses the key challenges ahead for the United States in international climate talks.

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OnPoint, 12/01/2008

Transition: Chamber of Commerce's Harbert lays out energy agenda for incoming administration

Institute for 21st Century Energy director Karen Harbert makes case against regulating emissions under existing law

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OnPoint, 11/25/2008

Climate: Former EPA general counsel discusses appeals board decision on Utah power plant permit

Sidley Austin's Roger Martella reacts to the EPA appeals board decision on regulating carbon dioxide.

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OnPoint, 11/24/2008

Coal: Clean coal electricity group chief explains how President-elect can deliver on clean energy

American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity's Steve Miller discusses impact of financial crisis on investments

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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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