Sen. Merkley: Proposed Regulations For Heavy Vehicle Good For The Economy

During a conference call Thursday, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said that recently proposed rules to regulate mileage and emissions for large vehicles is good for the economy as well as the environment and national security. (0:22)

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Expert's perspective on reducing CO2 emissions to zero

Scott Barrett of the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) explains two ways to reduce CO2 emissions to zero, and what problems we'll face in doing so. (1:00)
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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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