This week the Supreme Court heard arguments in its first case ever to deal with global warming. This hour join Ira Flatow and guests for an update on the case. How might the court's ruling might affect what we drive in the future? We'll also take a look at the upcoming session of Congress. With Democrats poised to take over leadership of both houses of Congress next month, how will the new Congress tackle the issue of climate change?

Plus, an ex-spy is poisoned with a radioactive material. We'll get an update on the case of Alexander Litvinenko and find out how authorities might be able to track down his killers. Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (2-3 Eastern). Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests:
Nicholas D. Priest
Professor of Environmental Toxicology
Centre for Decision Analysis and Risk Management
School of Health and Social Sciences
Middlesex University
London, England

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Michael Robinson-Dorn
Assistant Professor of Law
Director, Berman Environmental Law Clinic
University of Washington School of Law
Seattle, Washington

Carol Browner
Former Head, Environmental Protection Agency (1993-2001)
Principal, The Albright Group
Washington, DC

Elizabeth Shogren
Reporter, National Desk
National Public Radio
Washington, DC

Manik Roy
Director, Congressional Affairs
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Washington, DC

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