Plugging into the Energy Debate
The U.S. Senate is debating an energy bill that could bring more fuel efficient vehicles, boost alternative energy, and reduce oil consumption. But some amendments to the bill would go the other direction, giving automakers a pass and encouraging coal and offshore drilling. Living on Earth’s Washington correspondent Jeff Young plugs us in to the energy debate.
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