Edwards’ slick ideas on oil

In response to a question concerning high oil prices, former Senator John Edwards (D-N.C.) says it is a mistake to think the United States can drill its way out of the situation, adding that Americans must transform how they use energy, lessen their dependence on oil, and alter their habits while investing in alternative sources of energy. (0:31)
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Guy Caruso says EIA has lead role when concerning energy data

Guy Caruso, Administrator for the Energy Information Administration (EIA), says that the EIA has the lead role in collecting and analyzing data concerning physical energy markets. However, the EIA there are important needs for improvement. Caruso explains that EIA is actively supporting efforts by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to improve data on energy related financial derivatives. (1:09)
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Kerry knows how to conserve energy

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) says he finds it shocking and shameful that the United States remains the most wasteful nation in the world with respect to energy and that the United States dependence on foreign energy sources stems from its own extravagance. (0:58)
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Sen. Domenici: “I have never been more frightened for America’s future”

Sen. Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) talks about the Energy Technologies Perspective 2008 report published by the International Energy Agency, saying that the best quote published was said by him. Domenici says that he has never been more frightened for America’s future than he is right now, and urges Congress to remove the ban on off shore drilling. The editorial says that the energy problem is so enormous that it requires bipartisan partnership and that Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) should be Domenici’s bipartisan twin. (1:10)
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Sen. Bingaman: United States’ failure to decrease fossil fuel dependence

Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) says that the U.S. should have been seriously pursuing development of low carbon energy technologies. He says that the U.S. has failed to sustain the support the was needed for many promising technologies that could have decreased the dependence on fossil fuels. (0:57)
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House Republican Radio Row: Rep. Steve King (R-IA)

Meredith MacKenzie speaks with Rep. Steve King (R-IA) about the recent flooding in Iowa and his view on energy legislation in the House of Representatives. (8:43)
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House Republican Radio Row: Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO)

Meredith MacKenzie speaks with Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) about his analysis of the energy issues facing America during the House Republican Radio Row. (8:18)
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House Republican Radio Row: Rep. Charles Bustany (R-La.)

Meredith MacKenzie speaks with Rep. Charles Bustany (R-La.) about energy development in Louisiana at the House Republican Radio Row. (3:59)
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House Republican Radio Row: Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL)

Meredith MacKenzie speaks with Rep. John Shimkus at the House Republican Radio Row about the flooding in southern Illinois and the Republican energy agenda. (4:12)
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House Republican Radio Row: Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ)

Meredith MacKenzie speaks with Congressman Scott Garrett (R-NJ) about energy legislation and the Republicans' push for more production. (7:43)
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House Republican Radio Row: Rep. John Sullivan (R-OK)

Meredith MacKenzie speaks with Rep. John Sullivan (R-OK) about energy issues on the House Republican Radio Row (3:49)
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Obama campaign lashes out against McCain energy policy

Obama presidential campaign supporters Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) and former Iowa Governor Vilsack discuss their opposition to the energy policies and "offshore drilling" ideas proposed by the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Senator John McCain. (27:10)
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Venture capitalists help global warming effort, says Mark Heesen

Mark Heesen, president of the National Venture Capital Association, discussed various ways in which venture capitalists have contributed to the fight against global warming pollution. Venture capitalists have funded alternative energy programs, such as wind and solar power. (1:34)
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US still needs oil

Vice President Dick Cheney says that the United States’s dependence on oil will not fade overnight and that an increase in domestic supply would lower prices and create jobs. Cheney also notes that China is working with Cuba to drill for oil off the coast of Florida. (1:08)

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#1 issue is energy dependence, Congressman Davis says

In response to my question, what one aspect of the war do you feel is most important, Congressman Geoff Davis (R-KY) says we have not had a national strategy since the days of the Cold War. We need to step back and have objectives ranging from diplomacy to economics to security. The number one issue, he says, is energy dependence. If we use our natural resources and become an energy exporter, that would give us tremendous leverage and reduce economic incentives in many of the OPEC nations. (1:24)
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Environmetal Fellow Thomas Tanton says making movies saves energy

Thomas Tanton, Environmental Fellow for the Pacific Research Institute, says during a briefing on California’s Energy Policies that California slowed growth in electricity use when its economic structure shifted from high energy manufacturing to service oriented businesses and making movies. He says not all states can reduce energy use this way, since manufacturing must still happen somewhere. (0:00)
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Senator Sanders says Bush "Worst Environmental President Ever"

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) calls the Bush administration's environmental policy an "embarrassment" in an interview following the State of the Union Address Monday. He says that the United States should break its dependency on fossil fuels and lead the way towards sustainable energy.
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