Environmental issues on the front burner for Obama, Congress

Midmorning looks at the Obama administration's new requirements on gas mileage and auto emissions, and at the debate over the cap-and-trade legislation that's beginning to work it's way through Congress. The success of the legislation could hinge on Democrats in Midwestern industrial states.

Guests

• John O'Dell: Senior editor for Edmunds.com's Green Car Advisor.
• Darren Samuelsohn: Senior reporter for Greenwire Environment and Energy Daily.
• Manik Roy: Vice president of federal government outreach for the Pew Center on Global Climate Change.

Resources

• Edmunds.com Green Car Advisor
• Greenwire Environment and Energy Daily
• About Manik Roy