With rising energy costs, President Bush has reversed course and now says he is in favor of energy conservation.  This hour, we'll talk about what a serious energy conservation policy should include.

Plus a landmark court case is shaping up in Pennsylvania, as school teachers rebel agains being forced to teach creationism in their biology classrooms along with evolution. We'll have the latest on that trial.

Finally, a flu virus has jumped species - from horse to dogs.  What does that mean for your pooch?

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Guests:

Equine Flu

Cynda Crawford, D.V.M.

Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Gainesville, Florida

 

Dr. Cynda Crawford is an assistant scientist. She received her D.V.M. from UF in 1989 and her Ph.D. in immunology/medical microbiology in 1984. Dr. Crawford practiced veterinary medicine for several years in Tallahassee prior to returning to UF as the Charlie Bild VIP in 1997. While in Tallahassee, she served as director of the Delta Society's Pet Partner's Program for several years with her chapter receiving the "community service group of 1997" award from the Delta Society. She also served as president of the Greyhound Rescue of Tallahassee organization for seven years. Prior to her appointment on the faculty, Dr. Crawford was a postdoctoral associate at UF.

selected link:  http://www.ghi.com/yourhealth/articles/110468.html

Energy Conservation

Bill Prindle
Deputy Director and Director of Policy Programs
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Washington, DC

Dover Evolution Trial

Chris Mooney

Washington Correspondent, "Seed" Magazine

"The Republican War on Science"

 

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