Which Way, L.A.?
Which Way, L.A.?
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Western leaders set goals for slowing global warming, but is it just hot air?

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As leaders at the G-8 Summit reach agreement about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, what about the role of rapidly growing countries such as China and India? On Reporter's Notebook, he’s not your average NBA superstar, but the Cavaliers' Lebron James is about to outshine them all. Sara Terry guest hosts.
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Should World Help Developing Nations Control Carbon Emissions? ()

As leaders at the G8 Summit today reached a surprising agreement about reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, what about the role of rapidly growing and rapidly polluting, developing countries, such as China and India? China's explosive economy is growing so fast that within twenty-five years, its total carbon dioxide emissions could be double the output of the world's richest nations. Should the economic engines of developing countries be allowed to operate full-steam ahead, putting environmental concerns aside until later? How will economic goals of alleviating poverty be balanced against cutting emissions? As Beijing gets ready for the 2008 Olympics, is it taking steps to curb pollution?

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Reporter's Notebook

All Eyes on Lebron ()

At tonight’s opening game of the NBA finals, all eyes will be on the Cavalier’s Lebron James - although he won’t be the one seeking the spotlight. The twenty-two year-old James is credited as being the player responsible for getting the Cavaliers into the finals for the first time in their thirty-seven year history.

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Which Way L.A.? is made possible in part by the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, the Nathan Cummings Foundation, and the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation, which supports study and research into policy issues of the Los Angeles region.

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