Science Weekly Extra: Kennedy v coal baron

A debate took place recently at the University of Charleston in West Virginia on mountaintop mining. Stage left was Bobby Kennedy Jr , an environmental lawyer, son of the late attorney general and nephew of JFK. (He has a condition that makes his voice quavery). Stage right was one of America's biggest coal barons, chairman of Massey Energy Don Blankenship . The hour-long debate highlighted America's deep political and environmental divides . This podcast comprises edited highlights. Let us know what you make of the arguments in this clash between mining baron and eco warrior. Join our Facebook group . Listen back through our archive . Follow the podcast on our Science Weekly Twitter feed and receive updates on all breaking science news stories from Guardian Science . Subscribe free via iTunes to ensure every episode gets delivered. (Here is the non-iTunes URL feed ).