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Originally aired: 11/18/2009

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Climate: Massey's Blankenship says U.S. should expand coal use, warming science unsubstantiated

Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship has been an outspoken critic of the science behind global warming and the push for climate legislation for decades. As Congress continues to move forward with cap-and-trade legislation, Blankenship says an emissions plan will send jobs overseas and hurt the economy. During today's OnPoint, he gives his take on the Senate's climate debate and explains why he believes the world has entered a period of global cooling. Blankenship, who is also on the board of directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, discusses recent controversy surrounding the chamber's stance on climate legislation and explains why efforts to develop carbon capture and storage technology should be stopped.

OnPoint, 02/04/2010

Transportation: Environmental Law and Policy Center's Learner discusses new funding for high-speed rail

Environmental Law and Policy Center Executive Director Howard Learner talks stimulus grants, budget proposal for high-speed rail.

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OnPoint, 02/03/2010

Budget: CAP's Weiss discusses energy, climate proposals in fiscal 2011 spending plan

Center for American Progress' Daniel Weiss discusses nuclear, cap-and-trade, EPA proposals in 2011 budget.

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OnPoint, 02/02/2010

Efficiency: Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility's Byrne talks progress on clean energy development

Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility co-chairman John Byrne discusses challenges to promoting efficiency, sustainable development.

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OnPoint, 02/01/2010

Air Pollution: Scientific American's Biello discusses EPA's proposed smog regulations

Scientific American Associate Editor David Biello discusses science behind stricter smog regulations.

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Event Coverage, 01/28/2010

State of the Union: Lawmakers react to President Obama's energy and climate remarks

Reps. Hastings, Terry, Blumenauer give their take on president's speech.

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OnPoint, 01/27/2010

Autos: Ford's Gioia discusses company's plans for electric, fuel efficient vehicles

Ford's electrification director Nancy Gioia discusses challenges to expanding electric vehicle fleet.

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OnPoint, 01/26/2010

Climate: Wiley Rein's Weinberg discusses Obama admin's energy, enviro initiatives for 2010

Wiley Rein's David Weinberg says Obama administration will begin to favor regulation over legislation.

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OnPoint, 01/25/2010

Oceans: Ocean Conservancy's Leonard discusses efforts to regulate aquaculture

Ocean Conservancy's George Leonard discusses environmental risks associated with fish farming.

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OnPoint, 01/21/2010

Politics: E&E's Kaplun discusses impact of Mass. election on energy, enviro legislation

E&E reporter Alex Kaplun discusses president's approval ratings, prospects for midterm elections.

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OnPoint, 01/20/2010

Transportation: Public transport trade group's Millar discusses high-speed rail in U.S.

American Public Transportation Association President William Millar discusses impact of stimulus on employment in transport sector.

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