OMB Director: Investing $148 Billion In Research And Development

Office of Management and Budget Director Jack Lew discusses budget investments in research and development, including industries and jobs of tomorrow, electric vehicles and clean energy. In part, this would be paid for by eliminated tax breaks to oil, gas and coal companies.  (:32) 

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Enviro Expert: Future Is In Smaller, Less Capital Intensive Techn

Steve Cochran, Vice President of Climate of Climate and Air at the Environmental Defense Fund, says Tuesday at the Green Intelligence Forum that he believes the future of energy will shift from large, expensive technology to smaller, more afforable alternatives. (0:17)

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There Are Promising Financial Options To Fund Clean Energy, Says Energy Expert

Daniel Weiss, Senior Fellow and Director of Climate Strategy at the Center for American Progress, says during the Atlantic Green Intelligence Forum that establishing a Clean Energy Deployment Administration will help provide financial options for clean energy development.  (0:36)

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Financing Is The Biggest Impediment To Clean Energy, Says Energy Expert

Daniel Weiss, Senior Fellow and Director of Climate Strategy at the Center for American Progress, explains at the Atlantic Green Intelligence Forum Tuesday that the biggest impediment to the expansion of clean energy is the money it requires. (0:17)

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Energy Expert: You Can't Reduce Deficit And Expand Nuclear Power

Daniel Weiss, Senior Fellow and Director of Climate Strategy at the Center for American Progress, says that it is amusing that those who claim they want to expand nuclear energy also want to reduce the federal deficit. Weiss explains that this is contradictory. (0:22)

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Ritter: Link Between Clean Energy And Economic Development Undeniable

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter (D) says the link between economic development and clean energy, and calls on America and its voters to move forward, not backward, on energy related issues. (0:26)

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America Must Adopt Clean Energy, Says Ritter

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter (D) talks about how the future of US economy largely depends on our America’s investment in clean energy. (0:10)

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Colorado "A Template" On Clean Energy For US, Says Governor

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter (D) says Colorado’s clean energy infrastructure should be a template for the United States to follow. (0:18)

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Clean Energy States Will Win, Says Ritter

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter (D) talks about how clean energy investment makes states more attractive to companies and creates jobs. (0:22)

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Colorado Governor: Clean Energy Creates Jobs

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter (D) talks about the future of clean energy and its vital role in stimulating American economy and creating jobs. (0:21)

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Clean Energy Legislation Promotes Job Creation, Says NRDC Official

Wesley Warren, Director of Programs at the National Resource Defense Council Action Fund, explains how one of the greatest arguments for clean energy legislation is the promotion of new jobs. (0:21)

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NRDC Official: Americans In Battleground States Want Clean Energy Policies

Wesley Warren, Director of Programs at the National Resource Defense Council Action Fund, says that polling indicates that voters in battleground states prefer clean energy policies. (0:35)

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Americans Overwhelmingly In Support Of Clean Energy, Says Environmental Expert

Heather Taylor, who served as a legislative director of the National Resource Defense Council for several years, says Americans are overwhelmingly in favor of a clean energy future. (0:18)

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U.S. Must Continue To Develop Oil And Gas, Says Obama

President Barack Obama announces Wednesday that his administration will allow for more oil and natural gas exploration to take place in areas of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. The new policy could lead to increased offshore drilling in the future. (:44)
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Higher Fuel Efficiency Standards Will Soon Go Into Effect, Says Obama

President Barack Obama announces Wednesday that his administration will allow for more oil and natural gas exploration to take place in areas of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. The new policy could lead to increased offshore drilling in the future. (:39)
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Obama Touts Recent Clean Energy Investments

President Barack Obama announces Wednesday that his administration will allow for more oil and natural gas exploration to take place in areas of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. The new policy could lead to increased offshore drilling in the future. (:26)
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Algae Energy Development Facilities Thriving In New Mexico

Sapphire Energy President CJ Warner says algae based energy development facilities are thriving in New Mexico. (0:13)
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Pres. Obama's stimulus: good news for environment

Kurt Davies, research director of Greenpeace, explains the environmental benefits which will come about if the economic stimulus package is passed. (00:29)
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American people ready for clean energy declares former President Clinton

Senator Harry Reid (D-Nev.) hosted a conference call on the upcoming National Clean Energy Summit which will be held at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Mid-August. Reid said one only needs to look at a corner gas station to know that the energy crisis is serious. The summit on clean energy can lead to developments that are good for the economy, good for the environment, and good for jobs.

Dan Weiss, Senior Fellow and Director of Climate Strategy at the Center for American Progress, said the summit's goal is to develop a consensus on energy policies for the next President that participants can bring to their respective party conventions next month.

Former President Bill Clinton said the government needs to take a leading role in making a commitment to a national clean energy policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Clinton said he is particularly excited about the summit bringing together the leaders and the American community to solve the climate crisis. Reid said the American people are overwhelmingly supportive of renewable energy, and that he is aware that a "drill, drill, drill" policy will not make gas prices any lower. (23:33)
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Inedible cobs and stalks can ease food prices

Jack Huttner, Vice President of Biorefinery Business Development at Genencor, describes how the unused cobs and stalks of corn can be used to produce biofuels, which would increase the output of each acre of corn and help tame food prices. (0:36)
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