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Does Renewable Energy Still Have a Future?

Both McCain and Obama say that energy independence and global warming demand a shift from fossil fuels to alternative sources of energy. But the credit crisis is drying up investment and the price of oil is declining. Also, a G-20 summit on the global financial system, and India shoots for the moon.

By Warren Olney • Oct 22, 2008 • 1h 0m Listen

Both John McCain and Barack Obama say that energy independence and global warming demand a shift from fossil fuels to alternative sources of energy. But the credit crisis is drying up investment and the price of oil is declining. We look at what that could mean for America’s energy future. Also, President Bush invites leaders of the Group of 20 to a summit on the global financial system, and India’s first expedition in space.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Andrea Brody
Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Frances Anderton
architecture critic and author

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To the Point

Does Renewable Energy Still Have a Future?

Both McCain and Obama say that energy independence and global warming demand a shift from fossil fuels to alternative sources of energy. But the credit crisis is drying up investment and the price of oil is declining. Also, a G-20 summit on the global financial system, and India shoots for the moon.

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To the Point

Does Renewable Energy Still Have a Future?

Both McCain and Obama say that energy independence and global warming demand a shift from fossil fuels to alternative sources of energy. But the credit crisis is drying up investment and the price of oil is declining. Also, a G-20 summit on the global financial system, and India shoots for the moon.

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