The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments on whether the federal government should regulate greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, under the Clean Air Act. Join Ira and guests in this hour of Science Friday for a look at the debate and how the court's decision could affect industries ranging from car makers and airlines to power companies. Is carbon dioxide a 'pollutant' in the traditional sense of the word?

Plus--the FDA celebrates its 100th year, and the latest stem cell news. We'll check in on a meeting on stem cell research going on this week in Canada. 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:
Joe Palca
Science Correspondent
National Public Radio
Washington, DC

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Marlo Lewis, Jr
Senior Fellow
Competitive Enterprise Institute
Washington, DC

David Bookbinder
Senior Attorney
Sierra Club--Washington
Washington, DC

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Joanne Silberner
Health Policy Correspondent
National Public Radio
Washington, DC

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