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    A Boost for Clean Energy, but What's the Ultimate Cost?

    After nine years of divisive argument, the Obama Administration has approved America’s first off-shore wind farm in the waters off Cape Cod. Supporters hail a new, green industry. Opponents say the cost is destruction of a national treasure: Nantucket Sound. Also, the US Coast Guard tries to burn the oil spill nearing land, and the US Supreme Court and the separation of church and state.

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    By Warren Olney • Apr 28, 2010 • 50m Listen

    After nine years of divisive argument, the Obama Administration has approved America’s first off-shore wind farm in the waters off Cape Cod. Supporters hail a new, green industry. Opponents say the cost is destruction of a national treasure: Nantucket Sound. Also, the US Coast Guard tries to burn the oil spill nearing land, and a commemorative cross stands on federal land in California's Mojave Desert. Is it a government endorsement of religion? We hear about the US Supreme Court's first church-and-state decision since John Roberts became Chief Justice.

    Banner image: Image of cable laying vessel from Delaware Offshore Wind Park project overview

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Darrell Satzman

      Producer

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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