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Wednesday June 22, 2005

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10:00Energy Bill

President Bush has asked Congress to send him a comprehensive energy bill before the August recess, and this week the Senate is tackling the task. Diane and her guests get the latest from the Capitol Hill debate over issues like oil drilling, conservation, and climate change.

Guests

Kirk Johnson, executive director of the environmental affairs unit, National Rural Electric Cooperative Assn.

Stephanie Cohen, reporter with Dow Jones Marketwatch

Jeremy Symons, director of the National Wildlife Federation’s Global Warming Campaign

11:00Richard Louv: "Last Child in the Woods" (Algonquin)

A child advocacy expert links the lack of nature in the lives of today's wired generation to some of the most disturbing childhood trends, such as rises in obesity, ADD, and depression. He gives advice on how to save our children from what he calls nature deficit disorder.

Guests

Richard Louv, author of seven books about family, nature, and community, and a columnist for the "San Diego Union-Tribune."

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