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Originally aired: 07/08/2008

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China/Water: Wilson Center's Turner says water pollution, supply issues top environmental concern

As China continues to face scrutiny for its poor air quality ahead of this year's Olympics, the country is dealing with an even greater environmental challenge. Water pollution and scarcity continue to be the leading environmental concerns for this growing country. During today's OnPoint, Jennifer Turner, director of the China Environment Forum at the Woodrow Wilson Center, gives her on-the-ground perspective of the water issues affecting China. She discusses the programs that are in place to help mitigate the problem and explains how global warming could exacerbate the issue. Turner also addresses the impact of poor water quality on the health of the Chinese, particularly those living in rural areas.

OnPoint, 10/09/2008

Climate: Biofuels industry urges EPA to reconsider position ahead of lifecycle analysis rulemaking

Dupont Danisco's Huttner gives industry's take on indirect land use in biofuels lifecycle assessment

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Event Coverage, 10/08/2008

Carbon Sequestration: Panel addresses key regulatory, liability issues associated with carbon capture and storage

Carbon storage experts call for regulatory and financial certainty for successful deployment of CCS technology

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OnPoint, 10/07/2008

Renewable Energy: NRDC's Presswood talks tax extension victory, lays out key energy challenges for next admin

NRDC energy analyst Jim Presswood discusses new challenges for clean energy projects on the heels of the financial bailout.

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OnPoint, 10/06/2008

Biotech: Monsanto CEO Grant discusses impact of genetically engineered crops on human health

Monsanto's CEO Hugh Grant discusses food-to-fuel, increasing crop yields and the safety of biotech.

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OnPoint, 10/02/2008

Campaign 2008: E&E political reporter Kaplun talks politics of drilling, financial bailout heading into elections

E&E's Alex Kaplun outlines key congressional races with energy as a factor.

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Event Coverage, 10/01/2008

Energy/Climate: NYT's Friedman discusses solutions to world's climate, energy, and population problems

Thomas Friedman lays out a plan for the United States to lead in "energy technology revolution."

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OnPoint, 09/30/2008

Energy Policy: American Chemistry Council's Cal Dooley reacts to lapse of moratorium on offshore drilling

American Chemistry Council's Dooley lays out energy, chemical agenda for trade group

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OnPoint, 09/23/2008

Electricity: Technology Policy Institute's Lenard discusses failure of RTOs to lower prices

Technology Policy Institute releases new report examining impact of Regional Transmission Organizations on electricity prices

OnPoint, 09/23/2008 watch watch video read read transcript

OnPoint, 09/22/2008

Biofuels: Verenium's Howe talks partnership with BP, cellulosic commercialization plant

Verenium VP John Howe discusses heavy competition to commercialize cellulosic ethanol

OnPoint, 09/22/2008 watch watch video read read transcript

OnPoint, 09/18/2008

Energy Efficiency: Physicists release report pushing for greater efficiency in transportation and building sectors

Former House Science chief of staff Goldston discusses new report on energy efficiency

OnPoint, 09/18/2008 watch watch video read read transcript

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