The Bank of England cuts its rate by one percent and the European Central Bank cut rates by a record 75 basis ponts, its biggest move ever. The Bank of England's interest rates have never gone below this level since the central bank was created in 1694.

"This weekend we're going to get spanked. And you know something? Given the mess we've made, we deserve it."
--Peter Morici speaking about the G20 meeting

This fall, energy and the environment have taken a back seat to financial turmoil, national security and the wars that the nation is fighting on two fronts. But when voters head to the polls they need to know where both candidates stand on important policies concerning nuclear energy, offshore drilling and clean coal — to name a few. For a look at how John McCain and Barack Obama plan to tackle energy dependence and global warming, The Takeaway turns to Martin Smith.

Guest: Carola Hoyas, chief energy correspondent for the Financial Times

Do you want to battle climate change effectively? Then put down that cheeseburger! The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that direct emissions from meat production account for about 18 percent of the world's total greenhouse gas — roughly equivalent to the amount from cars and trucks. Are there really global benefits for going meat-free?