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The Democratic National Convention begins this week, and congressional Democrats are pushing Vice President Kamala Harris to make clean energy and climate change a core part of her campaign messaging. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down why Democrats think the Biden-Harris’ climate record is a winning issue on the campaign trail and the potential Republican pushback. Plus, the U.S. is planning to call for a reduction in plastic production, signaling a significant shift in position.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
The Biden administration, Congress and U.S. companies are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into small nuclear reactors in the hope of reenergizing America’s nuclear fleet. But so far, not a single small nuclear reactor plant is operational in the country. Today, POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel sits down with Jake DeWitte, the CEO of Oklo, a Silicon Valley-based startup that’s racing to build its first small nuclear reactor plant by 2027. They chat about why small nuclear reactor technology is so unique, if the US nuclear revival is truly underway, and the challenges ahead for the industry.
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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
The Biden administration scored $93 million from offshore wind developers Wednesday in a lease auction for areas off the Atlantic coast, which is a good sign for the nascent industry that still faces political and economic headwinds. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down why the sale is the latest barometer for the industry and the challenges it still faces. Plus, Puerto Rico’s fragile power grid suffered another massive failure after Tropical Storm Ernesto hit the territory.
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Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Automakers are looking to convince governments and customers that their electric cars aren't benefiting trade adversaries, and they’re turning to a new technology to help with that goal: battery passports. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down what the new technology is and how it’s gaining the attention of policymakers and manufacturers in the United States and European Union. Plus, President Joe Biden issued an order that more than doubled the import quota for solar cells shipped to the U.S. that will not face tariffs.
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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
James Bikales is the host of Morning Energy and a reporter for POLITICO.
Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Donald Trump has softened his attacks against electric vehicles after picking up Elon Musk’s endorsement. But EV industry officials say their relationship is unlikely to deter Trump from going after Joe Biden’s EV policies if he returns to the White House. POLITICO’s James Bikales and Josh Siegel discuss the EV policy implications of the Trump-Musk relationship. Plus, the Texas attorney general is investigating CenterPoint Energy over its response to Hurricane Beryl, which left millions without power last month.
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James Bikales is the host of Morning Energy and a reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
The bipartisan energy permitting bill gaining momentum in the Senate could help President Joe Biden’s clean energy goals, but it could also put Vice President Kamala Harris in a tough spot with environmental activists. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down why Harris may face a permitting predicament in the next couple months. Plus, China is suing the European Union at the World Trade Organization over the bloc putting tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
The corporate world is expected to have a smaller-than-usual presence at this year’s global climate talks due to a confluence of factors: Donald Trump, the host country Azerbaijan, and numerous logistical challenges. Sara Schonhardt from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down why the corporate presence likely won’t be as strong this year, and what that means for global efforts to fight climate change. Plus, the Energy Department says it has conditionally committed to a $1.45 billion loan guarantee for solar manufacturer Qcells to open a facility in Georgia.
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Sara Schonhardt is an international climate reporter for E&E News.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
The top Republican position on the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee is up for grabs next Congress, and the race could have a big impact on the future of President Joe Biden’s climate agenda. POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel sits down with Kentucky GOP Rep. Brett Guthrie, who is a leading contender in that race. They discuss Guthrie’s energy stances, his vision for that committee, and if he will follow through on GOP threats to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who Vice President Kamala Harris selected as her running mate, could help Democrats with their energy and climate messaging, which the party views as a key part of the 2024 campaign. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down Walz’s energy record, what he could bring to the ticket, and potential criticisms he might face from Republicans. Plus, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit once again ruled that FERC did not go far enough in assessing the environmental impacts of two major liquefied natural gas projects in Texas.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
The Biden administration’s manufacturing and environmental justice goals are clashing in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state, because of a proposed plastics recycling facility. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down why this project is so controversial and how the administration is trying to navigate those tensions. Plus, the Biden administration is appealing a Louisiana federal court decision that stopped its pause on issuing new liquefied natural gas export permits.
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Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration are set to fight legal challenges against their landmark environmental justice law, which aims to protect millions of state residents in low-income areas and communities of color from heavy industrial pollution. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down the legal dispute and how it could be a major setback for residents and the Murphy administration. Plus, Chevron, the second-largest oil company in the country, says it will move its corporate headquarters from California to Texas.
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Ry Rivard covers energy, the environment and transportation in New Jersey for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
This week, a major permitting reform bill authored by Sens. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) cleared its first hurdle in a Senate committee. But the legislation still faces a difficult path forward during an election year. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down what’s in the bill and the challenges ahead. Plus, Senate appropriators unanimously advanced a $61.47 billion bill to fund the Energy Department and federal water infrastructure programs for the next fiscal year.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Some Democratic allies are calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to select Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as her running mate to ease concerns from the fossil fuel industry and its workers, many of whom are in labor groups. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Jordan Wolman discuss how Shapiro could potentially help the Harris campaign from an energy and political perspective in Pennsylvania. Plus, the Senate Energy Committee advanced the permitting package authored by Chair Joe Manchin and top Republican John Barrasso.
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Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Around the world, a mix of like-minded governments, diplomats and organizations are quietly preparing a global climate strategy in case Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down this global effort and the Biden administration’s role in it. Plus, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is delaying the implementation of tariff increases on Chinese electric vehicles and other goods that were due to take effect tomorrow.
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Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
If Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election, he’s promised to dismantle President Joe Biden’s ambitious climate and clean energy agenda. But how much of that legacy could Trump actually roll back? POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the issue. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign pledged the likely Democratic presidential nominee would not ban fracking.
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Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Today, POLITICO Energy host Catherine Morehouse sits down with former FERC Commissioner Allison Clements, who left the agency in June. They discuss the highlights of her term, how politics can hinder ambitious FERC efforts, what she thinks is ahead for the agency, and more.
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Allison Clements is a former commissioner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats’ likely presidential nominee, has an important political and climate choice as her campaign kicks into gear: how hard she should attack the oil industry. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down Harris’ antagonistic history with fossil fuel companies and what sort of factors her campaign must weigh. Plus, FERC Chair Willie Phillips expressed cautious optimism about the permitting legislation released by Sens. Joe Manchin (I-W. Va.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) earlier this week.
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Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who is poised to become the Democratic nominee for president, is hoping her long environmental justice record will help her defeat Donald Trump in November. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down Harris' environmental justice resume and why she thinks it will be a winning strategy. Plus, House Republicans sparred with FERC's Democratic chair Wednesday over its sweeping transmission rule.
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Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Americans are leasing electric vehicles at record levels because of a federal tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act. But that growth has been driven by what GOP critics call a “loophole” in the law, and they’ve vowed to repeal the incentive if they regain control of both houses of Congress. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the consumer interest in EV leasing, and why the GOP may put a stop to it. Plus, the Energy Department's Loan Programs Office announced an initial commitment to provide $182.6 million to support projects aimed at lowering steelmaking emissions.
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James Bikales is the host of Morning Energy and a reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
If Vice President Kamala Harris succeeds in taking President Joe Biden’s place as the Democrats’ 2024 presidential nominee, she may seek to craft a more assertive environmental agenda than her current boss has. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down how Kamala Harris’ climate ambitions could exceed Biden’s. Plus, Senate Energy Chair Joe Manchin and ranking member Sen. John Barrasso struck a deal on a bill to update permitting rules to speed the development of energy infrastructure.
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Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
America is the leading exporter of liquified natural gas in the world, but its main customer, Europe, may not be interested in U.S. gas for that much longer. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the EU’s plans to wean itself off LNG and how that impacts American companies and politics. Plus, Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and quickly endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris, potentially setting up the Democratic Party to get behind an even more assertive environmental agenda.
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Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
A new $5 billion deal could give the Navajo Nation, one of the country’s largest Native American reservations, better access to safe drinking water. But the agreement needs Congress’ approval, and there are significant obstacles ahead. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down why the deal is so important to the Navajo Nation and how Congress could upend it. Plus, the Energy Department is preparing to provide a $861.3 million loan guarantee to support the construction of solar farms and battery storage systems in Puerto Rico.
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Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Today is the last day of the Republican National Convention, and POLITICO’s Zack Colman discusses his on-the-ground reporting at the RNC and takeaways about how the GOP is approaching energy and climate change. Plus, a U.S. district court in Alaska suspended an oil lease sale awarded in the state’s Cook Inlet back in 2022.
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Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump has picked Sen. J.D. Vance to be his vice presidential candidate. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the Ohio Republican’s stances on energy and climate and what he would bring to a second Trump administration. Plus, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday upheld the Energy Department's decision to allow more LNG exports to non-free trade countries.
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Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Environmental leaders have been strategizing for months about how to defend climate and clean energy during a second Trump administration. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down those extensive efforts while in Milwaukee covering the Republican National Convention. Plus, Sen. J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s newly-anointed running mate, has been a strong backer of oil and natural gas drilling in the Midwest and a sharp critic of the Biden administration’s clean energy agenda.
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Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Republicans will gather in Milwaukee starting today for the Republican National Convention. The convention will go on as planned following the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life. POLITICO’s Zack Colman previews the RNC messaging and how it will seek to tie energy to inflation — but likely won’t include talk about climate change. Plus, Sunrise Movement, an influential youth green group, is calling on President Joe Biden to drop his re-election bid to “protect” his climate legacy.
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Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
There’s a legal fight brewing in Puerto Rico that could threaten the future of rooftop solar incentives in the territory. That dispute comes as Puerto Rico has some of the most ambitious renewable energy goals in the United States, and as the territory’s grid remains unreliable. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the fight and the potential consequences for the territory and the solar industry. Plus, the Biden administration is facing its first legal challenge to its implementation of the EV tax credit rules under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
A new bipartisan bill out this week has sparked GOP infighting about carbon adjustment fees, with each side using Donald Trump as part of their argument. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down what the bill does and doesn’t do, how Trump is influencing this fight, and why the issue could gain traction in Congress next year. Plus, the Biden administration has finalized a rule that would require projects receiving FEMA assistance after disasters to meet stricter standards when they are being constructed or rebuilt.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Former Sen. Jim Inhofe, the longest-serving U.S. senator in Oklahoma history, died at the age of 89 on Tuesday. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Annie Snider discuss Inhofe's influential energy and climate record and how his legacy lives on in the Republican party. Plus, the House appropriations committee advanced funding packages Tuesday for EPA, the Interior Department, the Energy Department and federal water agencies.
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Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
California’s oil and gas regulator issued permits for new oil wells just before and right after a controversial state law took effect in late June – igniting a dispute between the agency and environmentalists. POLITICO’s Wes Venteicher breaks down the political and legal fallout over the regulator’s last-minute permitting. Plus, President Joe Biden isn’t planning to release many major energy and environmental regulations before the November election.
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The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Chevron doctrine will make it more difficult for future administrations from both parties to implement new regulations. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down why overturning Chevron has big implications for Democrats, Republicans and Congress.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered another blow to the Biden administration’s efforts to protect the environment and public health, blocking EPA's “good neighbor’” rule that aimed to curb air pollution drifting across state lines. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the high court’s ruling and how it limits EPA’s regulatory authority. Plus, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved Venture Global's mammoth CP2 liquefied natural gas facility.
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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are squaring off tonight in their first debate of the 2024 election cycle, and we expect some sparring over energy policy. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Josh Siegel discuss what Trump might say and fact-check some of his most common energy claims. Plus, the Energy Department’s deputy secretary is defending the pace at which the agency is getting federal funding out the door under the bipartisan infrastructure law and Inflation Reduction Act.
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The nation’s power system navigated the first major heatwave of the year relatively smoothly, but experts warn that there are still outage risks this summer. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down how the grid held up recently and if it can repeat that success as summer rolls on. Plus, the Chemical Safety Board released new recommendations in response to an incident at an Ohio refinery in 2022 that killed two people.
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On Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could limit how much federal agencies can regulate the upstream and downstream environmental impacts of new energy infrastructure projects. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the stakes of this new case and how the high court has scrutinized the federal government’s environmental authority in recent years. Plus, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released its bipartisan 2024 Water Resources Development Act on Monday.
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Two separate recent reports on methane emissions show the U.S.’s current record is mixed. POLITICO’s James Bikales explains what these divergent sets of flaring data say about domestic energy production and what they mean for the Biden Administration’s climate goals. Plus, the Supreme Court strikes down a water-sharing deal among the states that share the Rio Grande River.
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Artificial intelligence consumes a lot of energy. Exactly how much is hard to say, because AI companies keep much of that information hidden – a practice that some policymakers and activists are trying to change. On today's episode of Politico Energy, guest host Steven Overly called up Jesse Dodge to better understand the energy and climate cost behind generative AI. Dodge is a senior research scientist at the Allen Institute for AI in Seattle, who not only develops large language models, he also studies their electricity usage and CO2 emissions.
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President Joe Biden released new rules this week that aim to create attractive jobs that leverage the lucrative clean energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. POLITICO’s Nick Niedzwiadek breaks down the details of rules, how they fit into Biden’s reelection campaign, and if they are vulnerable to Republican repeal in the future. Plus, Congress has approved sweeping bipartisan legislation to ease the production of new nuclear power reactors.
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Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), one of the party’s most outspoken climate change skeptics, is likely to lead the GOP in the powerful Energy and Natural Resources Committee next year. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and Josh Siegel discuss Lee’s policy positions and what he would mean for a second Biden or Trump presidency. Plus, a federal appeals court ruled that the state of Michigan may pursue its legal challenge to Enbridge’s controversial Line 5 pipeline in state court.
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POLITICO Energy host Alex Guillén sits down for an extended conversation with David Doniger, a prominent environmental lawyer with the Natural Resources Defense Council who argued a fateful case before the Supreme Court that established the Chevron deference doctrine. They discuss how a Supreme Court ruling expected in the coming weeks about that legal precedent could make it much more difficult for the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies to defend their regulations — part of the broader partisan war over the administrative state.
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This week, the Senate confirmed Judy Chang, David Rosner and Lindsay See to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, bringing the agency to a full complement of five for the first time in a couple years. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the confirmation process for the new commissioners and how they join FERC at a pivotal moment. Plus, POLITICO got an inside look at presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign-style energy address during a day of meetings with congressional Republicans on Thursday.
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California is expanding its legal assault against five major oil companies by not only seeking climate change damages, but also targeting company profits related to false advertising and unfair competition laws. POLITICO’s Wes Venteicher breaks down the amended legal effort and why it has massive implications for the accused oil companies. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he expects Republicans would try and repeal the Inflation Reduction Act if the GOP wins control of the White House and Congress in the November elections.
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President Joe Biden has made clean energy and infrastructure programs a major focus of his reelection campaign, but those ambitions are hitting a major headwind: his Buy America agenda. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down how these priorities are clashing and the potential consequences for the president’s reelection bid. Plus, EPA's Inspector General has found that the agency still isn't ready to swiftly alert the public about surges in lead contamination in drinking water.
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The Biden administration finalized a new rule that calls for passenger vehicles to get more miles from each gallon of gasoline. But it’s yet another vehicle emission rule that was not as strict as the one the president originally proposed. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down why the administration backed off its original proposal and how it could hurt the president’s standing with climate activists. Plus, the Senate will vote on the three FERC nominees this week.
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POLITICO’s Zack Colman sat down recently with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm for a wide-ranging interview about the Inflation Reduction Act, competition with China, the power grid, manufacturing and more. The conversation comes at a critical time for Granholm and the Biden administration as they race to get billions of dollars out the door before the November election and the potential return of President Donald Trump.
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POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel and reporter James Bikales discuss the biggest takeaways from this week’s POLITICO Energy Summit, where Biden administration officials, lawmakers, activists and business leaders debated the future of energy policy as the 2024 elections loom.
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In a live taping at the POLITICO Energy Summit yesterday, host Catherine Morehouse sits down for an extended conversation with Willie Phillips, the chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. They discuss the agency’s regulatory agenda, its latest landmark transmission rule, Phillips’ priorities moving forward, and what more is needed to meet America’s unique energy needs.
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All three of President Joe Biden’s nominees for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission are officially advancing to the full Senate after the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved their nominations. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the nominees’ confirmation path moving forward and why some industry observers remain at the edge of their seats. Plus, the Senate confirmed Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair Christopher Hanson to a second term.
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China’s challenge to U.S. clean energy subsidies under the Inflation Reduction could upend the World Trade Organization by fundamentally changing rules around climate change and trade. POLITICO’s Doug Palmer breaks down the dispute and why it has global implications. Plus, two leading environmental groups are moving to drop their lawsuits challenging the SEC’s landmark climate corporate disclosure rule.
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Former President Donald Trump still has strong support from the oil and gas industry even after his guilty verdict last week. But some industry executives are tired of his constant political drama, and are also growing more nervous about Democrats’ increasing attacks on their businesses. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how the powerful oil and gas industry is viewing Trump and Biden after last week’s news. Plus, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is urging electric utilities to build new nuclear power reactors.
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Wealthy nations belatedly met their goal of sending billions of dollars in climate aid to developing countries. And now, they’re gearing up again to negotiate the next amount of funding they are willing to give, which will likely be a tougher task because the cost of fighting climate change is set to skyrocket. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how rich countries were late on delivering climate finance and why the price tag is going up. Plus, utilities and industry groups are cautioning EPA against adopting any rule for existing natural gas-fired power plants that would require building significant infrastructure or risk grid reliability.
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Scott Sheffield, the former CEO of one of America’s top oil companies, is firing back against allegations from the Federal Trade Commission that he colluded with OPEC and other oil companies to boost fuel prices. It’s the latest development in a saga that has thrown US oil companies into the political spotlight during the 2024 election season. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how Sheffield is defending himself and why these allegations have become a political flashpoint. Plus, the Biden administration proposed initial guidance for technology-neutral tax credits expected to account for the bulk of greenhouse gas reductions under Democrats’ climate law.
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The Biden administration recently announced that it planned to stop new lease sales at the nation’s leading coal mining basin – a major action that surprisingly received a collective shrug from Washington D.C. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the muted reaction from fossil fuel backers in particular and what their response says about the coal industry’s decline. Plus, San Francisco will face off against the Biden administration in a Supreme Court fight over EPA's ability to set water pollution limits pegged to the health of nearby rivers, lakes and oceans.
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POLITICO Energy host Catherine Morehouse talks today with Pablo Vegas, the president and chief executive officer of The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which runs the state’s power grid. They discuss how ERCOT is preparing Texas for extreme weather events and what he thinks about the partisan fighting over the system, which has become an increasingly divisive entity on Capitol Hill.
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Congress must quickly decide if survivors of nuclear testing on American soil will continue to receive financial benefits related to healthcare and other costs under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, which expires June 7. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the fight over this program and the consequences if it isn’t renewed. Plus, the Biden administration announced that Norfolk Southern will pay just over $500 million because of last year’s train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
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Big Oil is becoming increasingly enmeshed in election-year politics. Democrats announced new efforts yesterday to highlight what they argue are deceptive practices by oil companies, while presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump met with industry executives to solicit donations to his presidential campaign. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Josh Siegel break down the latest moves by Democrats and Trump’s meetings with oil executives. Plus, the Edison Electric Institute, one of the most influential energy players in Washington, is suing EPA over its power plant climate rule.
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Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia raised expectations Tuesday for a deal to update the nation’s permitting rules, saying he hopes to soon release the text of an agreement he aims to strike with Republican Sen. John Barrasso. But it’s not clear whether it will represent a breakthrough on the issue, which has drawn bipartisan interest but seen little progress over the last two years. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Catherine Morehouse discuss the latest in the negotiations and the remaining legislative challenges. Plus, the Biden Administration announced it would release 42 million gallons of gasoline from the strategic fuel reserve into the Northeast markets.
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A senior official at the Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office recently said there’s a strong case for building traditional, large-scale nuclear plants, pointing to the completion of Georgia Power's Vogtle plant. That would be a major shift in sentiment for the nuclear energy industry, which has focused on deploying smaller-scale reactors for years. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down how the delayed and overbudget Vogtle reactors could actually open the door for new large nuclear plans. Plus, two major biofuels trade groups are asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on the best legal venue to examine small refinery exemptions under the nation's biofuels blending program.
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POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel talks with Andrew Wheeler, Donald Trump's former Environmental Protection Agency chief, in today’s extended episode. They discuss what a second Trump administration would look like in terms of energy policy, why he thinks several of Biden’s climate rules aren’t likely to last, and if Wheeler is ready to take back his old job if his former boss wins the White House in November.
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The Biden administration announced several actions on Thursday to support U.S solar manufacturers, which could ultimately help create domestic jobs but also threaten America’s clean energy growth. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the moves and why solar imports continue to be a complicated political and policy issue for the president. Plus, the Interior Department proposed ending new federal coal leasing in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and Montana, the nation's biggest coal field.
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California Republicans are breaking with conservatives in other parts of the country who have echoed former President Donald Trump’s attacks on electric vehicles. POLITICO’s Alex Nieves breaks down why Trump and California Republicans diverge on EVs and what that means for auto manufacturers and policymakers. Plus, Trump will travel to Houston next week for a luncheon with about two dozen energy industry executives to talk about fundraising for his reelection campaign.
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The Biden administration announced Tuesday that it will raise tariffs on electric vehicles, clean energy technologies, computer chips and metals imported from China – an escalation in the U.S. trade war with Beijing that has major energy implications. POLITICO’s Gavin Bade breaks down how the administration’s move will impact different energy industries and the politics behind the decision. Plus, a coalition of red states and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association have asked a federal court to block EPA’s climate rule for existing coal and new natural gas-fired power plants.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released highly-anticipated rules on Monday that aim to make it easier to build new interstate power lines and set criteria to figure out who should pay for them. The rules are critical to President Joe Biden’s clean energy agenda, but have been a contentious topic at FERC and on Capitol Hill. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the details of these historic rules and the reaction from the Hill and industry. Plus, President Joe Biden plans to quadruple the tariff that former President Donald Trump imposed on Chinese electric vehicles to 100 percent.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is expected to issue a new rule today that’s critical to America’s energy future: who will pay for badly-needed power lines? POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the importance of this rule to President Joe Biden’s clean energy transition and why the issue has bedeviled lawmakers and presidential administrations for years. Plus, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) plans to support a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s rules implementing the electric vehicle tax credit.
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The U.S. oil industry is preparing for the possible return of Donald Trump to the White House by writing up executive orders and other policy paperwork that the former president could sign on day one. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why this effort by the oil industry is a bit unusual and what they are preparing to do. Plus, 25 Republican-controlled states are suing the Biden administration to try and kill EPA’s controversial power plant rule.
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America’s new top climate diplomat John Podesta and his equally fresh Chinese counterpart are meeting in Washington this week, marking the beginning of a more challenging era in US-China climate relations. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down this new dynamics expected as the two climate envoys meet face to face. Plus, the Department of Energy is taking a major step toward giving federal regulators new authority to override states when they decide to delay or block construction of new power lines.
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President Joe Biden is betting that $1.6 trillion in spending and tax breaks embodied in his climate, infrastructure, chips and pandemic-relief laws can transform America. But a new monthslong POLITICO analysis found that a large portion of the money is still unspent, and the clock is ticking as the 2024 presidential election looms. POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel chats with colleagues Jessie Blaeser and Ben Storrow to understand the reporting behind this project and what’s at stake for Biden’s legacy.
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The Federal Trade Commission is alleging in a new complaint that the head of one of the top oil producers in the United States tried to collude with OPEC to boost oil prices. The allegations could help Democrats try and turn the tables on Republicans who have been campaigning on high energy prices for months. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the allegations and why they could give Democrats a new election weapon. Plus, for the first time, the European Commission has proposed sanctions on Russia’s powerful liquefied natural gas industry.
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President Joe Biden’s ambitious new drinking water rules for toxic forever chemicals could produce significant public health benefits. But they could also spur more sales of public water systems to private companies — a controversial move that could saddle local communities with higher costs. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down how Biden’s PFAS push may privatize water and what that means for consumers. Plus, the Biden administration released new rules that grant automakers some flexibility on how to qualify for the electric vehicle tax credit.
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The Federal Trade Commission is allowing ExxonMobil to buy Pioneer Natural Resources, the biggest crude producer in the Permian Basin, on the condition that Pioneer’s founder does not serve on Exxon’s board because of his alleged contact with OPEC. POLITICO’s Matt Daily breaks down the significance of these allegations and how it raises questions about Big Oil. Plus, the Biden administration announced the next $3 billion tranche of funding to help remove lead pipes from drinking water systems.
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The Biden administration is expected to release a final EV tax credit rule tomorrow that gives automakers a temporary grace period to keep buying graphite, a key battery component, from Chinese companies. The anticipated regulation highlights the difficult balancing act for President Joe Biden as he looks to achieve his EV adoption goals and counter China. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the impact of this rule and the broader political dynamics. Plus, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ordered a lower court judge to end a climate change lawsuit filed against the federal government by young people for the second time.
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The Biden administration released new permitting rules this week that aim to speed up the building of energy infrastructure while also giving communities more input. But the regulations are already facing pushback and larger permitting priorities remain unaddressed by Congress. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how big of an impact Biden’s permitting regulations could have and the issues that remain. Plus, the Interior Department is taking another step toward auctioning offshore wind leases off the coast of Oregon and in the Gulf of Maine.
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Global leaders met in Ottawa, Canada, this past week for U.N. talks aimed at significantly curtailing the world’s plastic pollution. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman sat down with California Democrat Rep. Jared Huffman on the sidelines of the Ottawa talks to discuss the importance of reaching an ambitious deal, the deep domestic divisions and tricky global dynamics complicating the negotiations and why he isn't on board with the Biden administration's approach.
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The U.S. solar industry is divided, and the split could significantly impact President Joe Biden’s climate agenda and America’s ongoing trade war with China. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborino breaks down the domestic solar standoff and the president’s tricky balancing act as he races toward the 2024 election. Plus, the United Nations is drawing up new guidelines to help governments and companies access critical minerals in an environmentally and economically friendly way.
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The Biden administration finalized a highly-anticipated suite of regulations aimed at cracking down on pollution from coal-fired and new natural gas power plants – a major move in the president’s efforts to fight climate change. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the importance of the latest climate rules along with the expected political and legal challenges. Plus, the Energy Department finalized a new program that’s expected to nearly halve the average time for federal permitting of new power lines.
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Domestic solar manufacturers are asking the Biden administration to investigate a record influx of cheap Chinese-linked solar panel components flowing into the United States – once again testing the president’s ability to balance his clean energy ambitions and trade goals. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down why domestic solar companies are taking this action and the administration’s response. Plus, the Interior Department took another step on Wednesday to help prop up the struggling offshore wind industry.
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For years now, coal’s role in power production has been dramatically declining, but the industry’s short-term outlook is also about to get worse. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the different political and regulatory challenges facing the coal industry and whether it has the political might to recover. Plus, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission just took a critical step aimed at bringing new nuclear technologies to market faster.
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The cancellation of three offshore wind farms in New York is threatening the state’s clean energy goals along with President Joe Biden’s national climate agenda. POLITICO’s Marie French and Ry Rivard break down why the projects were canceled and how it’s a big deal for the state and the country. Plus, the Biden administration announced new details about the American Climate Corps and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All program.
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POLITICO Energy host Annie Snider sits down with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) to talk about how the United States is at a critical juncture when it comes to accessing clean, safe and affordable water. Padilla, who is the leading voice on water issues in the chamber, discusses the Biden administration’s latest regulations, low-income assistance, and the Colorado River water crisis.
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Big tech companies are investing in nuclear energy to power their artificial intelligence and other data center operations. But that trend could drive up utility bills for customers and could undermine the reliability of the nation's power system. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why tech’s nuclear bet could have energy consequences. Plus, President Joe Biden’s controversial pause on new permits for liquified natural gas exports is expected to end around March 2025, according to an Energy Department official.
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The Interior Department is preparing to reject a controversial mining road in the remote Alaskan wilderness – a decision that highlights how the administration is trying to balance its clean energy and conservation goals while not harming tribal communities. POLITICO contributor Adam Federman breaks down why the administration might reject the project and the stakes for the energy sector. Plus, the Biden administration is moving to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela.
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The World Bank, which begins its spring meetings today in Washington, is expected to play a key role in helping world governments fight climate change by giving them financing. But their efforts are facing geopolitical battles and key funding questions. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the bank’s obstacles and the climate stakes. Plus, the U.S. grid could support nearly 100 gigawatts of new power through relatively simple technology upgrades according to a new report released by the Department of Energy.
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Iran’s attack on Israel over the weekend has heightened tensions yet again in the Middle East, putting the global oil market on edge. POLITICO’s Matt Daily breaks down how the Israel-Iran conflict could increase world oil prices. Plus, the Biden administration has rejected industry arguments that called for a weakened air pollution rule.
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The Environmental Protection Agency has issued new rules that would force hundreds of chemical plants across the country to reduce the cancer-linked chemicals they emit into the air – an important part of the Biden administration’s environmental justice agenda. But pushback from industry and legal challenges are expected. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the public health and climate benefits of the rule and the likely opposition. Plus, the Interior Department released a final rule increasing how much money it charges companies to produce oil and gas on federal land for the first time in decades.
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The Biden administration approved another massive oil project in Texas, drawing criticism from environmental groups and highlighting the administration’s tricky balancing act on fossil fuel production. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down Biden’s ongoing oil conundrum. Plus, the Biden administration is urging a federal court to reconsider its Line 5 shutdown order.
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The Biden administration has finalized the first national standard to limit dangerous “forever chemicals” in the nation’s drinking water – the most significant upgrade to the system in over three decades. But the regulation will come with a hefty price tag and potential legal challenges. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the details, importance and steep cost of this rule. Plus, the backlog of clean energy resources trying to connect to the power grid jumped again in 2023.
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Former President Donald Trump's potential return to the White House hangs over the upcoming United Nations negotiations aimed at securing a global plastics treaty agreement by the end of the year. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the importance of reaching a deal and how Trump is influencing the talks. Plus, U.S. coal exports are projected to decrease this year due to the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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The Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office has only spent a fraction of the $200 billion pot it could use to fund ambitious new energy projects. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down why DOE’s LPO is moving slowly and what would happen to the remaining money under a second potential Donald Trump presidency. Plus, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the Port of Baltimore could be fully functional by the end of May.
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The U.S. power grid is facing growing domestic and international threats, and U.S. regulators say the risks are likely to climb as the 2024 election season ramps up. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the latest warning from the nation's grid reliability authority. Plus, the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that hit parts of the East Coast on Friday seemingly did not damage any major power grid infrastructure.
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The Energy Department is dramatically walking back new energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers – a move that highlights how the Biden administration is trying to balance its climate agenda and concerns from lawmakers, industry groups, and pro-union allies in an election year. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down why DOE is scaling down the rule and how Biden’s climate agenda is walking a tightrope. Plus, the European Union says carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and industrial sites dropped a record 15.5 percent last year.
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The Environmental Protection Agency announced this morning it will distribute $20 billion to eight groups through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a major climate initiative under the Inflation Reduction Act that aims to spur clean energy in places long overlooked across the country at a time when the U.S. is struggling to meet President Joe Biden’s climate goals. POLITICO’s Zack Colman discusses the details of the announcement and the fund’s overall goals with Jahi Wise, the acting director of the initiative at EPA.
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The Export-Import Bank of the United States is considering pouring billions of dollars into two massive foreign gas projects, which could put the independent federal agency at odds with the Biden administration’s climate agenda and pledge to transition off fossil fuels. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how Biden officials are responding and the awkward reality they face with independent federal agencies. Plus, a second federal judge has ruled that the Transportation Department overstepped when it issued a rule requiring states to measure on-road greenhouse gas emissions and set reduction targets.
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The Biden administration is pushing to revive a shuttered nuclear power plant in Michigan, but environmental justice and anti-nuclear activists are rejecting the president’s pitch. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse and Kelsey Tamborrino break down the tricky politics of restarting the Palisades nuclear plant. Plus, the Biden administration is handing out $4 billion to help spur domestic manufacturing of clean energy components and cut industrial emissions.
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Electricity demand in the United States is projected to skyrocket over the next decade, partly because of the rising power needs of data centers and electric vehicles. That poses big challenges for the power grid. Today, host Catherine Morehouse sits down with Rob Gramlich, founder and president of consulting firm Grid Strategies, to discuss whether the grid can handle this surge in power demand — and what happens if it can’t.
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The Biden administration issued a final rule this week that aims to curb methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on federal and tribal lands. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details, impact and pushback to this rule. Plus, China says an expansive list of U.S. subsidies for clean energy production under the Inflation Reduction Act is a violation of World Trade Organization rules.
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Congressional lawmakers are once again negotiating a permitting deal, but time is running out before key negotiators depart from Congress or their respective committees at the end of 2024. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the latest in the permitting talks and the challenges that remain. Plus, the Biden administration plans to issue a loan guarantee of up to $1.52 billion to restart a shuttered U.S. nuclear plant for the first time.
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The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is disrupting coal exports and will likely have a significant impact on the auto sector. POLITICO’s James Bikales and Alex Guillén break down the major energy impacts of the bridge collapse. Plus, the Interior Department approved the seventh commercial-scale offshore wind project under President Joe Biden.
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Oil and gas executives don’t like President Joe Biden’s regulatory efforts to rein in fossil fuels, but they’re also not eager for a second Trump administration. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre details what industry executives told him at CERAWeek about Biden and Trump heading into the 2024 election. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson has selected Rep. John Moolenaar, a Michigan Republican, to serve as the next chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
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Today, POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel sits down with Rep. Garret Graves (R-La), one of the most influential lawmakers on energy and climate issues in the Republican party. They discuss GOP views on climate, the role of Donald Trump as party leader, Republican attacks on the Inflation Reduction Act, and what Graves would do in permitting negotiations with Democrats.
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President Joe Biden’s three FERC nominees appear to face a relatively smooth path through the Senate following their highly anticipated confirmation hearing on Thursday. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the biggest takeaways. Plus, as the confirmation hearing was underway, FERC had an open meeting where it upheld critical components of its landmark transmission rule and launched a probe into controversial pipeline company practices.
The EPA released a major new rule Wednesday designed to ratchet down tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks, one of President Biden’s most ambitious actions to combat climate change. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down what's in the rule and the potentialpolitical and legal fallout. Plus, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told Houselawmakers that the Energy Department's study on whether new liquefied natural gas exports are in the national interest will likely drop at the end of the year.
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Venezuela is threatening to annex territory in neighboring Guyana, which is posing a geopolitical and energy challenge to the Biden administration as it already navigates other conflicts abroad. POLITICO’s Eric Bazail-Eimil breaks down the American energy stakes of the Guyana-Venezuela conflict. Plus, new data released by the Treasury Department shows surging interest in tax credits created by the Democrats' climate law.
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President Joe Biden has embraced an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy – a concept that politicians have touted for decades that calls for America to have an abundant and diverse energy mix. But the strategy has been criticized by Democrats and Republicans alike. POLITICO’s Matt Daily breaks down the pushback to Biden’s energy approach. Plus, the Biden administration urged lawmakers to vote against a series of measures scheduled for consideration on the House floor this week as part of Republicans’ long-promised “Energy Week.”
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CERAWeek, the biggest annual energy conference in the world, kicks off today in Houston. Thousands of global industry leaders are expected to attend and discuss the future of energy and climate. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre chats with Daniel Yergin, conference co-chairman and Pulitzer Prize winning author, about the biggest energy themes, stories and questions heading into this year’s conference.
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President Joe is on a mission to lock in a Democratic majority at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission -- and the first test comes next week as his three nominees face Senate committee confirmation hearings. It’s an election-year battle with massive stakes for Biden’s energy transition and the energy industry at large. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the upcoming FERC fight and how the clock is ticking. Plus, the first major offshore wind project in the United States has completed construction and is delivering power to New York.
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Today, POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel sits down with Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), a vocal climate hawk, who is warning that President Joe Biden’s climate record is 'insufficient' to win young voters – highlighting a tension point within the Democratic party about how far he should go in trying to curb the oil and gas industry. They discuss Biden’s pause on new natural gas exports, his climate agenda, permitting efforts, and complicated intra-party dynamics heading into the 2024 elections.
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California’s pursuit of offshore wind hasn’t suffered the same setbacks seen in some East Coast states, but potential hiccups are emerging. POLITICO’s Wes Veintecher breaks down the offshore wind snags out West and how it fits into broader concerns within the industry. Plus, the chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission painted an optimistic picture of the industry's future during the agency’s annual conference on Tuesday.
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After years of setbacks and little policy progress, there’s new congressional legislation and rules from the Biden administration looking to reignite the nuclear power industry, which is an area of bipartisan interest. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the recent legislation supporting the nuclear industry. Plus, President Joe Biden signaled a continued focus on climate and environmental issues in his annual budget request to Capitol Hill on Monday.
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A little-known program under the Inflation Reduction Act is bringing climate planning to almost every state in the country, including in places where Republicans have shown little interest in decarbonization. Adam Aton from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down the details of the program. Plus, the United States just experienced the warmest winter on record according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved a long-awaited rule that will require public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks. Even though the commission weakened the regulation from its original proposal, it’s still historic and set to face litigation. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the significance and pushback to the rule. Plus, companies installed a record amount of clean energy power across the United States last year, breaking the previous record by more than 12 percent.
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Today, POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel sits down with President Joe Biden’s National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi ahead of tonight’s State of the Union address. They discuss the president’s energy and climate record, what a second Biden administration would like to accomplish, the internal tension within the party on those policy issues, and more.
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to split up its upcoming power plant rule into two separate rulemakings came after the agency faced pushback from the White House. The move reflects months of simmering tension between EPA and the White House about rules central to President Joe Biden’s climate agenda. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the internal administration tension and how it impacted the rollout of the rule. Plus, the Biden administration finalized regulations for direct cash payment of several clean energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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John Kerry will be exiting his position as President Joe Biden’s top climate diplomat on Wednesday. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down Kerry’s climate legacy and previews what to expect from his replacement. Plus, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission unveiled a long-awaited proposal aimed at speeding up licensing for advanced reactors that are critical to creating a zero-emissions grid.
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In a surprise move, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it was separating and postponing a major piece of its power plant rule last week, and the decision is receiving mixed reaction from greens. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down EPA’s decision and the political and climate risks. Plus, EPA is strengthening its risk management requirements for oil refineries, chemical producers, agricultural distributors and thousands of other industrial sites.
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Utility bills have shot up by as much as 127 percent over the last decade in California, and the state’s ambitious climate goals and spending are partially to blame. That trend is putting political pressure on state lawmakers to take legislative action. POLITICO’s Wes Venteicher breaks down the high cost of California’s climate ambitions and why it’s concerning Democratic lawmakers in other states. Plus, the White House named three nominees to fill seats on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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The Biden administration is pouring billions of dollars into seven regional hubs meant to jumpstart and grow the nascent clean hydrogen industry. But the leaders of the hubs are warning the Treasury Department's proposed clean hydrogen tax credit could undercut their projects and President Joe Biden’s climate goals. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down their concerns and the tightrope the Biden administration must navigate with the tax credit. Plus, the White House is close to nominating two or three new FERC commissioners in a matter of weeks, according to West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin.
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The Biden administration is expected to finalize a new air regulation that’s pitting its environmental justice work, cancer prevention goals, and efforts to ensure the stability of the medical device industry against each other. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down how the administration is trying to balance its public health priorities and the pushback against the rule. Plus, EPA announced that the remaining $1 billion in Superfund money from the bipartisan infrastructure law will go toward work at over 110 sites around the U.S.
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President Joe Biden’s decision to pause new exports of U.S. natural gas is making his allies nervous in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania heading into the 2024 election. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down why some Democrats are questioning the president’s strategy and the different energy dynamics at play in the state. Plus, West Virginia made another move as part of its ongoing attack on environmental, social and governance policies.
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Lawmakers in Pennsylvania and Virginia are fighting over whether their states should participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative just as the program itself attempts to hammer out what its next iteration will look like. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down what the fights in Pennsylvania and Virginia say about the challenge of expanding RGGI to fossil fuel reliant states. Plus, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued its final approval for Equinor's Empire Wind project — teeing up construction for the offshore wind effort off the coast of New York.
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The Biden administration's push for an electric vehicle transition is facing economic and political challenges, particularly in the crucial swing state of Michigan. And now, Biden’s regulators are expected to scale back a rule that was intended to spur that transition. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why Biden’s EV transition is stalling and the administration’s planned response. Plus, the Energy Department plans to provide roughly $710 million for a pair of electric vehicle battery supply chain projects at existing facilities in Michigan and Ohio.
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The Biden administration is planning to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to install solar power in Puerto Rico on thousands of homes — an ambitious effort to improve the territory’s fragile power grid. But the program is facing political pushback from Republican lawmakers and some practical concerns from Puerto Rican residents. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the skepticism and how the administration is defending its solar program. Plus, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm firmly said there is no "ban" in place on liquefied natural gas in the face of bipartisan concerns.
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World governments have made little progress in setting up a historic new fund that would distribute millions of dollars in financial assistance to the nations most impacted by climate change. Sara Schonhardt from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down why wealthy countries are fighting over the fund and how that could impede progress for vulnerable nations and future international climate talks. Plus, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is predicting that the Biden administration will increase the availability of gasoline blends containing 15 percent ethanol across the country next year.
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Today, POLITICO’s Josh Siegel sits down with GOP Rep. Kelly Armstrong, who is retiring from Congress and running for governor of North Dakota. They discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, permitting negotiations, and President Joe Biden’s LNG pause, along with why Republicans are leaving Congress and Armstrong’s energy ambitions as his state’s potential next governor.
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Environmental activists are publicly and privately pressuring President Joe Biden to wage a stronger fight against climate change, which is putting him in a tough position as the 2024 presidential campaign heats up. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how green groups are testing the president. Plus, the House delivered a bipartisan rebuke against Biden’s controversial decision to pause new natural gas permits.
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Today, POLITICO’s Josh Siegel chats with GOP Rep. Jeff Duncan of South Carolina, who is one of the leaders of House Republicans’ legislative attacks on the Biden administration’s pause of new LNG export permits. Duncan, who is retiring at the end of this term, is also the chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s energy, climate, and grid security subcommittee. They discuss the Republican criticisms of the pause, his retirement, and the larger exodus of GOP members from the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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The Biden administration’s pause on LNG export permits has Republicans concerned about international climate efforts and Democrats taking an America-first stance — a reversal of traditional partisan arguments from both parties about fossil fuels. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why there’s flipped political rhetoric around LNG exports. Plus, new research previewed exclusively by POLITICO says the Chinese region of Xinjiang continues to subject members of the Uyghur ethnic group to forced labor, which has been directly linked to the production of solar panels and lithium for electric vehicle batteries.
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The United States has spent decades removing pollution from its air, but the impacts of climate change could erase that progress and expose millions of Americans to poor air quality, according to a new report released by climate risk group First Street Foundation. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down who will be impacted by worsening air quality. Plus, a federal judge questioned why FERC is declining to assess the significance of greenhouse gas emissions generated by new fossil fuel facilities.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is poised to lose its biggest climate advocate this year, which could potentially derail President Joe Biden’s clean energy agenda. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the personnel announcements at FERC and the impact on the White House. Plus, General Electric plans to scrap plans for a massive new offshore wind turbine, dealing a setback to a trio of New York projects.
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The Biden administration released an ambitious rule Wednesday that it argues will save thousands of lives by cracking down on particular matter, which are tiny particles in the air that have negative health impacts. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the regulation’s potential environmental and public health benefits along with the pushback from industry and Republicans. Plus, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), a frequent critic of the Biden administration's climate agenda, says she won’t seek re-election.
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On POLITICO Energy, Eric Beightel, the top Biden administration official in charge of coordinating federal infrastructure approvals across agencies, tells host Josh Siegel how he is “somewhat terrified” that a second Trump presidency would be “catastrophic” for the Biden administration’s clean energy goals. They also discuss why Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on permitting reform and what the administration can accomplish even if Congress doesn’t act.
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Democratic lawmakers in five states are pushing utilities to disclose how they vote on critical grid issues at PJM Interconnection, a 13-state regional power market. They say more transparency could help states’ clean energy goals and potentially bring down prices for consumers, but utilities say their process is justified. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why lawmakers are looking for change and whether it’s politically viable. Plus, the European Union announced it aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040.
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US-China climate relations are in a transitional period as the countries install new top climate diplomats. California officials say they’re ready to step up if geopolitical disputes send ties spiraling again. POLITICO’s Blanca Begert breaks down how California aims to help. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency says it’s moving toward issuing its first draft permit for a project that involves using the world’s oceans to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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Two months ago, nearly 200 countries agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels at the United Nations Climate Summit in Dubai. But many have wavered on their pledge and made major new investments in fossil fuels. Sara Schonhardt from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down how countries aren’t living up to their COP28 pledges and the concern from the United Nations. Plus, a court in the United Kingdom has thrown out a public order charge against youth climate activist Greta Thunberg.
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California's two landmark corporate climate disclosure laws are set to face major scrutiny from the legal world after the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Farm Bureau Federation, and a coalition of business organizations filed a lawsuit aiming to block them. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the details of the case and how it could impact the federal government and other states looking to advance their own climate disclosure rules Plus, GOP lawmakers are seeking to undo the Biden administration’s rule setting stricter efficiency standards for residential gas furnaces.
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As the 2024 presidential election approaches, President Joe Biden is trying to win over many of the young, climate-focused voters who supported him four years ago. But those voters are not only frustrated with some of the administration’s energy policies, they’re also angry about the war in Gaza and how the president is handling it. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how Biden’s Gaza stance risks young climate voters in 2024. Plus, White House adviser John Podesta has been tapped to be the Biden administration's top climate diplomat once John Kerry steps down from that post this spring.
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House lawmakers are questioning the Biden administration’s deal to rejuvenate salmon and steelhead species along the Snake River in the Pacific Northwest and support efforts to replace the hydropower along the river. It’s a political issue angering Republicans, who accuse the Biden administration of wanting to remove the Snake River dams. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the administration’s decision and the congressional pushback. Plus, the largest offshore wind farm in the United States received the last two major federal approvals it needed to begin construction.
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The Energy Department announced new energy efficiency standards for ovens and gas stoves on Monday that are weaker than what it initially proposed last year. The move comes after Republicans and some centrist Democrats accused the Biden administration of seeking to ban gas stoves – a move the Biden rule never actually contemplated. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the details and politics of Biden’s new gas stove rule. Plus, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in late March about the Biden administration's objections to a multistate agreement governing the Rio Grande river.
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The Biden administration is set to impose first-ever federal limits that will require thousands of public water systems to capture and dispose of toxic contaminants in drinking water that have been linked to infertility and cancer. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the details of the standards and how utilities will face significant challenges in order to meet them. Plus, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Joe Manchin is pledging to hold a hearing about the Biden administration’s recently announced LNG moratorium.
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Today, the Biden administration announced a highly-anticipated moratorium on permits for new natural gas facilities for over a year. The decision comes as the United States leads the world in both liquefied natural gas exports and oil and gas production. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the energy and foreign policy implications of the decision, along with the mixed reaction. Plus, continued attacks on vessels in the Red Sea are disrupting cargo shipments between Asia and Europe.
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Top Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate have once again restarted talks to enact permitting reform after they stalled out last year. But those negotiations are challenged by election-year politics and skeptics on both sides of the aisle. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the latest permitting push and why it faces long odds. Plus, former Trump administration Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette says a second Trump presidency will not kill President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law.
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Rep. Buddy Carter, a Georgia Republican, is set to play a key role in climate and energy policy as the new chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials subcommittee and the new vice chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel chats with Carter about his top priorities for the panel, why Republicans should compromise with Democrats on permitting reform, and what conservatives hope to gain by having a seat at the climate table.
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The Biden administration’s decision to review how it considers climate when issuing permits for new natural gas export facilities could cause headaches for European countries, which have become increasingly reliant on U.S. liquefied natural gas during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the concerns within the EU and the internal divisions within the Biden administration. Plus, the Supreme Court said it will review a deal between Texas, New Mexico and Colorado meant to settle a decades-long fight over the use of the Rio Grande river.
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The federal government’s pipeline safety watchdog is facing a budget crunch because of partisan politics and increased regulatory responsibility as companies build out thousands of miles of new pipelines. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how even though the pipeline industry is booming, US regulators are struggling to keep up. Plus, people uprooted by natural disasters will now be eligible for tens of thousands of additional dollars from the federal government.
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The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears poised to weaken the power of federal agencies by overturning Chevron deference, a legal doctrine that gives them latitude to craft regulations in countless areas including energy and the environment. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down what’s at stake in the energy world if Chevron deference is overturned. Plus, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee easily advanced legislation Thursday that inches Congress toward imposing carbon tariffs.
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Republicans are split over the PROVE It Act, a modest bipartisan bill set for markup today in the Senate that would authorize a two-year study into how carbon emissions of U.S. manufactured goods compare to allies and adversaries. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the details of the bill and how it’s exposing larger divisions among Republicans over how to integrate climate into trade policy. Plus, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority seems poised to weaken the power of federal agencies after Wednesday’s oral arguments in the Chevron deference case.
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U.S. special climate envoy John Kerry is planning to step down from his post in the Biden administration sometime in late winter or early spring. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down Kerry’s climate legacy and how his departure comes at a critical moment in U.S. climate diplomacy. Plus, World Bank President Ajay Banga believes the push to help developing countries deal with climate change could survive a second Trump administration.
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On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency released its long-awaited methane fee as directed by the Inflation Reduction Act. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details of the fee that could cost the fossil fuel sector billions of dollars, as well as the expected pushback from the oil industry and Republican lawmakers. Plus, federal science agencies say last year was the hottest on record by a wide margin, but project that this year could be even warmer.
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A top official at the Energy Department told a Senate panel Thursday that the United States can make the transition to electric vehicles without China. It’s a sign that the administration believes its efforts to establish domestic clean energy supply chains are working. But the remarks drew significant skepticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the Biden administration’s EV defense and the pushback from lawmakers. Plus, a three-month campaign by G7 countries, including the United States, is driving Russian oil below world prices.
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California is trying to implement sweeping climate change policies before a potential second Donald Trump presidency. But the state is running into a growing backlog of federal approvals that are in the hands of President Joe Biden’s EPA, potentially giving Trump an opportunity to weaken California's unique climate authority if he wins again in 2024. POLITICO’s Blanca Begert breaks down why California’s climate policies are on the clock at EPA. Plus, the oil industry is blasting the Biden administration’s decision to review whether it should consider climate impacts when assessing liquefied natural gas export projects.
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The Biden administration is reviewing the criteria it uses to approve new liquefied natural gas export projects, according to two people familiar with the plan. It’s a potentially major move that could threaten the United States’ position as the world’s biggest shipper of the fuel. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the climate and geopolitical factors behind this decision along with the reaction. Plus, the Biden administration launched a new effort Tuesday to boost the U.S. supply chain for materials critical to advanced nuclear production.
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Last year was the hottest ever around the world, and if the trend continues, it could spell trouble for politicians as around 4 billion voters head to ballot boxes in 2024. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down what to expect from the global temperature data that's set to be released this week and how it could impact international politics. Plus, the Supreme Court said it will not hear Alaska’s request for the high court to step in directly and undo EPA’s veto of the Pebble Mine project.
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Rep. John Curtis of Utah, who’s been a consistent green voice on the right, is making climate change a core part of his campaign to replace Mitt Romney in the Senate. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down Curtis’ strategy, the complicated party dynamics he must navigate, and how his campaign could represent a test case for Republicans on climate change. Plus, federal officials say automakers sold more than 1.4 million electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States during 2023.
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Corporate environmental, social and governance policies will be back in the spotlight in 2024, with both parties gearing up for fights on Capitol Hill, in statehouses across the country and in the courts. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down how the conflict over ESG policies may play out in 2024. Plus, Shell has joined BP in complaining to federal regulators that Venture Global LNG is failing to ship liquefied natural gas to promised customers from a Louisiana terminal.
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The Biden administration’s updated rules for the electric vehicle tax credit took effect on Monday, slashing the number of the EVs that can qualify but giving consumers a chance to access the subsidy right when they purchase the vehicle. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down how these new regulations impact consumers, EV manufacturers, and President Joe Biden’s EV adoption efforts. Plus, the developers of three New York offshore wind projects have terminated one of its contracts with the state.
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A federal judge ruled over the weekend that a landmark climate change lawsuit brought by children and young adults against the federal government could move forward, a victory for climate activists after eight years of legal tug-of-war. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the latest ruling and what’s next for the case. Plus, the developers of the embattled Mountain Valley Pipeline plan to dramatically shrink its 75-mile expansion project.
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It’s officially 2024, and the POLITICO Energy team is keeping a close eye on permitting reform, the Biden administration’s regulatory agenda, and the rollout of clean energy incentives – all with the November elections looming. POLITICO’s James Bikales previews what to expect in energy policy in 2024.
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Energy and climate policies experienced numerous shifts in 2023, but fossil fuels continued to rise while extreme weather events became more frequent. POLITICO’s Matt Daily breaks down the biggest events and trends in energy and climate policies this past year at home and abroad and how that will impact 2024.
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Seven Western states are trying to hash out a long-term deal to share water supplies from the dwindling Colorado River once their current agreement expires in 2026. But opening negotiations aren’t going well after last week’s Colorado River users conference in Las Vegas. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down why the states are scrambling and how this issue could become the Biden administration’s problem during the 2024 election season. Plus, the Interior Department's Gulf of Mexico oil lease sale brought in more than $382 million on Wednesday, the largest yield in eight years from an offshore auction.
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Earlier this month, Michigan regulators approved a key permit to build a tunnel under the Great Lakes to house the controversial Line 5 oil pipeline, prompting pushback from environmental advocates. POLITICO’s Adam Aton breaks down the latest Line 5 news and how President Joe Biden now must navigate tricky pipeline politics in a swing-state during an election year. Plus, FERC on Tuesday launched an investigation into whether it should exercise more oversight over large investment companies’ stakes in public utilities.
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President Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection pitch “Bidenomics,” which includes Inflation Reduction Act incentives for more domestic manufacturing, is falling flat with American voters. But leaders across the world can’t get enough of it. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why Bidenomics is working abroad despite flailing at home and why that matters for the climate. Plus, the United Kingdom will impose a tax on imports with large carbon footprints.
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The United States has a monumental challenge ahead after it agreed to transition away from fossil fuels in the coming decades under last week’s COP28 climate deal. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén and Catherine Morehouse discuss that questions around decarbonizing the economy and the political, legal and technical challenges the US will face. Plus, the Biden administration issued initial parameters for a tax incentive in the Inflation Reduction Act aimed at cutting emissions from aviation.
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U.S. green groups are warning the Biden administration that its approval of domestic fossil fuel projects in light of this year’s historic COP28 climate deal could impact President Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how US green groups are reacting after COP28 and what it means for the 2024 elections. Plus, the Biden administration issued guidance for a new tax incentive under the Inflation Reduction Act meant to onshore the production of key clean energy components and critical minerals.
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Nearly 200 countries finalized a last-minute, historic agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference to transition away from fossil fuels. But some say the deal falls short of what needs to be done to slow down climate change. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Sara Schonhardt break down the final COP28 deal, what’s missing, and where international climate talks go from here. Plus, a new report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation warned that the United States could face potential energy shortfalls in the next decade.
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At the young age of 27, JB Hamby of California is perhaps the most powerful negotiator in deliberations among seven states about how to share water from the rapidly shrinking Colorado River. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down Hamby’s rapid rise to one of the most powerful seats in the West and the huge responsibilities that come with it in determining the fate of the river that 40 million people rely on. Plus, the Interior Department announced it plans to hold an offshore wind auction off the Atlantic Coast next year.
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GOP lawmakers arrived at the U.N. climate summit promoting U.S. fossil fuels and nuclear energy while also acknowledging the need to cut or capture carbon emissions. But they’re not talking about what will happen to their climate agenda if Donald Trump wins the presidency in 2024. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how Republicans are trying to carve out their own climate agenda at COP28. Plus, the prospect of a global deal to end fossil fuels faded on Monday after organizers of the U.N. climate summit released a draft proposal that only suggested reducing them.
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On Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom released his version of a decade-long effort to transport more water from Northern California to the southern part of the state. It’s the most significant action he’s taken on the issue, but it faces potential challenges from environmentalists and local politicians. POLITICO’s Camille von Kaenel breaks down Newsom’s plan and its potential pitfalls. Plus, Bulgaria has withdrawn its bid to host next year’s global climate summit, clearing the way for the conference to take place in oil-rich Azerbaijan.
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Saudi Arabia believes that emissions from renewable energy are a growing threat to the Earth’s climate. It’s a controversial stance from the world’s biggest oil player that could complicate the United Nations climate talks in Dubai. Corbin Hiar from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down the Saudi government’s stance and how it may impact COP28 negotiations. Plus, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told the POLITICO Power Play podcast that the United States must end oil and gas subsidies to achieve its climate goals.
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The race to become Puerto Rico’s next governor in November 2024 is heating up, and the territory’s ongoing energy issues are at the center of the campaign. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the controversial energy plan from Jennifer González-Colón, the territory’s congressional representative who is running to unseat current Gov. Pedro Pierlusi Urrutia. Plus, the Supreme Court is denying an emergency bid from multiple landowners who tried to halt work on parts of the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline.
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Electric vehicle sales just passed a significant milestone in the United States, and they’re expected to set records later this year globally. But the news isn’t all rosy just as upcoming elections in the United States and Europe are throwing the future of EVs into uncertainty. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the industry’s murky outlook. Plus, the Federal Trade Commission is investigating Exxon Mobil's plan to buy Pioneer Natural Resources, the largest oil and gas deal in years.
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Over the weekend, the Biden administration launched a major climate regulation that aims to cut methane emissions from the U.S. oil and gas industry by 80 percent through 2038. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details of the sweeping rule and the potential pushback. Plus, President Joe Biden’s climate envoy John Kerry and two major philanthropies announced a framework to assist countries that want to transition away from fossil fuels.
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The Biden administration released long-awaited guidance on Friday for the electric vehicle tax credit that aims to clamp down on Chinese imports, but it also likely reduces the number of cars that can qualify. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the new rules and how they pose a potential risk to Biden’s EV adoption goals. Plus, the mood at the United Nations climate summit darkened significantly on Friday as news broke that the week-old truce between Israel and Hamas was collapsing.
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Countries kicked off this year’s United Nations climate summit with an agreement to create a loss and damage fund, which would help developing nations recover and rebuild from the impacts of climate change. But a separate deal to phase out fossil fuels is in trouble. POLITICO’s Sara Schonhardt breaks down what is and isn’t going well so far at COP28. Plus, the Biden administration is proposing to remove nearly all lead pipes from the nation’s drinking water system within the next decade.
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The United Nations' 28th climate COP begins today, with nearly 200 governments coming together to haggle over how the world can fight climate change in a year marked by record-high temperatures and a wave of climate-related disasters. This year’s conference is hosted by the United Arab Emirates, which has been mired in controversy because of its role as a major oil producer. POLITICO’s Zack Colman previews the conference and the key forces shaping it. Plus, the federal government is investigating multiple hacks suspected to have been launched by an Iranian government-linked cyber group against U.S. water facilities.
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The Biden administration’s $7.5 billion federal program to build out the nation’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure hasn’t brought a single charger online in two years. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the sluggish rollout and how it will affect the administration’s EV goals. Plus, a new analysis from the Energy Department says California’s Salton Sea could help the United States meet its growing need for lithium.
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Companies are starting to keep quiet about their climate and sustainability goals and commitments — a trend known as greenhushing. It’s a dramatic shift from how companies in previous years would tout their environmental credentials. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the politics behind greenhushing and the polarization of sustainability in corporate America. Plus, leaked documents show that the United Arab Emirates planned to use its position as host country of the upcoming United Nations climate talks to discuss oil and gas deals with more than a dozen countries.
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The United States and China agreed to a surprise climate deal earlier this month that could boost the global climate negotiations starting this week. But the world’s two biggest emitters and economies remain at odds on tough questions, which may hinder how far the talks can go. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Sara Schonhardt break down the climate divide between Washington and Beijing heading into COP28.
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Ever since the historic Paris Climate Agreement was signed in 2015, the oil and gas industry has grown bigger than ever despite countries ramping up efforts to rein in their greenhouse gas emissions. It’s a reality that climate negotiators must face as the United Nations Climate Change Conference begins at the end of this month. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why the industry has grown. Plus, the Biden administration unveiled $2 billion in funding that will go directly to fund projects in communities facing disproportionate pollution and environmental harms.
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Earlier this year, the Biden administration announced a historic deal to use Inflation Reduction Act cash to conserve nearly a billion gallons of water from the shrinking Colorado River through 2026. But a POLITICO investigation found that the federal money is driving up the payments for farmers and tribes to forego some of their water rights – and could make any long-term agreement to save the West’s most important river far more expensive. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down exactly how the IRA is raising the conservation price tag. Plus, a new report from the United Nations says countries need to make deep emission cuts this decade in order to achieve the goals set under the Paris climate agreement.
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A global push to make corporations account for their carbon footprints is raising questions about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which hasn’t finalized its own corporate climate disclosure proposal from almost two years ago. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down why the SEC isn’t in the driver seat for the global corporate climate disclosure race. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency may revise its sweeping power-plant-carbon-rule to avoid hurting grid reliability.
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Democrats in the swing states of Pennsylvania and Virginia are weighing how much political capital they are willing to spend so their states participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative — a carbon trading program that’s been politically controversial since its inception. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the tricky politics in those states and how it’s a test for both Democrats and the RGGI. Plus, rich countries likely met their overdue climate funding promise to developing nations last year according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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The United States and China, the world’s two largest greenhouse gas emitters, reached a surprise climate deal this week. The agreement came together despite broader tensions between the two countries and just weeks before the United Nations Climate Change Conference begins in Dubai. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the details of the agreement, what’s missing, and how it’s a positive sign for the UN climate talks. Plus, the European Union announced the first-ever law to tackle methane emissions from fossil fuels.
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Federal officials on Tuesday released the latest comprehensive report on climate change, and it highlights the threat that global warming poses to the United States, particularly to elderly, children and low-income populations. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the report’s takeaways, how climate science has improved in the past four years, and if the Biden administration’s emission reductions goals are still achievable. Plus, Republicans at a hearing Tuesday hammered EPA’s upcoming greenhouse gas rule for power plants.
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The United Arab Emirates, which is set to host the United Nations climate talks at the end of this month, is pushing secretive state-run oil companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, according to documents obtained by POLITICO. But environmentalists aren’t convinced the plan goes far enough, and they don’t trust the UAE to put together a green plan. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why the UAE is pushing its peers for climate pledges ahead of COP 28. Plus, the European Union will make a “substantial” financial pledge toward a loss and damage fund, raising the pressure on other developed countries to follow suit.
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West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2024, leaving behind an enormous energy legacy and an empty seat as the top Democrat on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino discusses Manchin’s energy legacy, which Democrat might take his committee assignment, and what Manchin might accomplish in his time left in the Senate. Plus, Ukraine’s energy minister told POLITICO Kyiv is open to attacking Russian energy infrastructure.
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On Tuesday, a rural Michigan town voted to oust five local officials who backed tax breaks for a multi-billion dollar Chinese-affiliated battery plant. It’s a potential warning sign for President Joe Biden and Democrats’ clean energy agenda, and it could offer Republicans a winning political strategy in crucial swing states. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down how a tiny town sent a big message to China and Biden. Plus, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announced Thursday he will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2024.
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The collapse of New Jersey’s ambitious offshore wind plan has put increasing pressure on New York and other Northeastern states to help President Joe Biden meet his clean energy goals. POLITICO’s Marie French and Ry Rivard break down the pressure on New York to rescue Biden’s wind plans. Plus, Pacific Gas and Electric has officially requested federal permission to keep the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in California open for 20 more years.
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The Republican movement against environmental, social and governance investing is looking to take its message to the United Kingdom and spark a similar campaign there. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down why anti-ESG advocates are targeting the UK and how their message is being received. Plus, U.S. annual solar generation is expected to overtake hydropower for the first time next year.
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International climate negotiators finally reached an agreement this weekend on how to set up a fund that would help developing nations recover and rebuild from the impacts of climate change. But no one’s happy with the compromise agreement. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Sara Schonhardt breaks down the highlights of the deal, why it pleased no one and what it means for the upcoming United Nations climate talks. Plus, the leaders of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation are warning against closing a liquified natural gas terminal in New England.
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The Treasury Department is expected to roll out long-awaited guidance interpreting a key piece of the Inflation Reduction Act’s electric vehicle tax credit in the coming weeks. And with these rules, the Biden administration must balance its EV adoption goals and congressional pressure to crack down on China. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down Treasury's complicated dilemma, along with the political and climate stakes. Plus, the House on Friday passed an Interior-EPA funding bill with steep cuts.
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Starting today, world governments are making a last-ditch effort to save a historic agreement that supports victims of climate disasters. But countries are at odds over key details, which could derail the agreement and the upcoming United Nations climate summit in Dubai. POLITICO’s E&E News Sara Schonhardt breaks down the tense climate negotiations and why getting it done before COP28 is so important. Plus, three Republican senators introduced legislation Thursday that would impose a fee on products imported from high greenhouse gas-emitting countries.
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Orsted announced Tuesday it would cancel two of its largest offshore wind projects in New Jersey, a major setback for President Joe Biden and Democrats’ clean energy ambitions. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down why Orsted pulled out, how it impacts the offshore wind industry, and the political fallout. Plus, the Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office is moving ahead with a revised proposal to collect data from property insurers on climate risks.
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The United Auto Workers union has reached tentative contract agreements with Detroit’s Big Three automakers, marking the end of a difficult chapter for President Joe Biden and a major moment in America’s electric vehicle transition. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down what the union won in the negotiations and the impact on the president’s political and EV goals. Plus, the Biden administration approved the construction of the largest offshore wind project ever in the United States on Tuesday.
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The Environmental Protection Agency is facing pressure to use a powerful and far-reaching air pollution program to regulate and reduce greenhouse gases. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the latest push, the opposition, and where the Biden administration might stand. Plus, the Department of Energy is sending $1.3 billion to help bolster power infrastructure across six states.
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It’s been less than a week since Rep. Mike Johnson (R-L.A) was confirmed as House speaker, but the chamber has actually been quite busy on energy policy. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the latest energy legislation in the House and what it means for the upcoming scramble to keep Congress funded and avert a government shutdown. Plus, the United Arab Emirates will not repeat as the host of UN climate talks in 2024.
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New House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), a climate change skeptic who hails from a top oil and gas-producing state, has a thin record on energy issues. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre dives into what the Washington energy world thinks about the Louisiana Republican and what his priorities might look like. Plus, some of Europe’s largest renewable energy and clean tech groups are warning that the continent will fall behind China and the U.S. in key industries.
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The Department of Energy made a controversial pitch to the fossil fuel industry this week: take our loans and use them to cut your emissions through new technology. So far though, there’s been little interest from the industry, and environmentalists are now upset with DOE’s outreach. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down DOE’s push. Plus, newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson is already drawing the criticism of environmentalists due to his support from the oil and gas industry.
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Negotiations among world governments about how to set up a new international climate fund are deadlocked, and it could threaten progress at next month’s United Nations Climate Change Conference. POLITICO’s Zia Weise breaks down the latest sticking points in the tense negotiations and how it could impact COP 28. Plus, General Motors reported Tuesday it’s losing $200 million per week due to the United Auto Workers strike.
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Over the last two years, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has sharpened his environmental rhetoric and pushed climate change toward the top of his policy agenda – a notable evolution in political strategy highlighted by his trip to China this week. POLITICO’s Jeremy White breaks down why Newsom is embracing the role of climate champion right now and how his China trip fits into that political strategy. Plus, the Biden administration proposed banning all uses of trichloroethylene, an extremely toxic chemical linked with cancer and developmental effects.
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Orsted, the company that’s planning to build New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, made a deal with the state recently that shows it’s still financially committed to building the project. But the agreement could also allow Orsted to avoid making a $100 million payment – a third of the money the company owes to the state. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down the financial outlook of New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm and the bumpy times for the offshore wind industry as a whole. Plus, the United States will not reimpose steel and aluminum tariffs on the European Union at the end of the year even if the sides cannot come to an agreement on a so-called green steel deal.
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Republican lawmakers are accusing Jigar Shah, the head of the Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office, of ethical lapses given his ties to the private sector. Shah, leader of an office that is crucial to President Joe Biden’s clean energy agenda, denied any wrongdoing. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down why lawmakers are targeting Shah, how he’s defending himself, and the broader GOP pushback against the Biden administration's climate and energy spending. Plus, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved a slate of new natural gas projects on Thursday.
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The Biden administration agreed Wednesday night to ease sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry after the Maduro government promised reforms allowing more competitive presidential elections next year. The policy shift has drawn Republican pushback and questions about the impact on global energy prices. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the deal’s energy ramifications for the United States and the world, along with the GOP criticisms. Plus, the Biden administration will put nearly $3.5 billion toward hardening electricity infrastructure in a move it says represents the largest-ever investment in the nation’s power grid.
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The Biden administration’s push to put the World Bank in charge of an international fund that would require historically high-emitting wealthy countries to pay poorer countries for climate damages is threatening to shake up United Nations’ climate talks in November. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why the US prefers the World Bank, the concerns from developing countries, and the broader negotiations over the fund. Plus, scientists say the U.S could achieve net-zero climate emissions by 2050 thanks to new federal investments.
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PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest grid operator, is proposing a new plan to reduce the risk of blackouts during extreme weather events. And while both fossil fuel and renewable power generators are on board, a potential cap on the imposition of penalties when blackouts do occur is raising questions. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the details of the plan, why it’s coming now, and how it might be the start of wider reforms by PJM. Plus, the Biden administration is expected to reach a deal today with Venezuela to ease oil sanctions, according to a media report.
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The Biden administration is putting $7 billion dollars from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law into several regional hubs across the country dedicated to making and using clean hydrogen. The young industry could be potential climate solution and economic driver, but questions remain about just how green the hydrogen will be and whether it will add pollution to already-disadvantaged communities. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the details, risks and potential rewards of Biden’s hydrogen hub program. Plus, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will consider a new slate of proposed liquefied natural gas projects and a carbon dioxide pipeline next week.
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President Joe Biden is facing a complicated Iranian dilemma in light of Hamas’ attacks on Israel: clamp down on Tehran to cut off its money from oil exports and potentially provoke a spike in global energy prices. Manuel Quiñones, the congress editor of POLITICO’s E&E News, breaks down the complicated factors behind Biden’s decision and potential consequences. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency withdrew its new cybersecurity mandates for water utilities issued back in March citing litigation against the measures.
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Electric cooperatives across the country are jumping at the chance to get billions of dollars under a new federal program that aims to bring more clean energy to rural America – a sign that some utilities in those communities, which have been among biggest coal users, are viewing wind and solar power more favorably despite the conservative backlash. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why co-ops see this federal program as a game-changing opportunity. Plus, Stellantis announced it would build another massive joint venture battery plant with Samsung SDI in Kokomo, Indiana.
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The war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas poses a major geopolitical risk for the world’s energy markets and could send global fuel prices soaring if the conflict expands across the Middle East. POLITICO’s Matt Daily breaks down how the war could impact global energy and the Biden administration. Plus, Washington’s top trade official conceded that the United States and European Union may not meet their end-of-October deadline to reach a deal on green steel and aluminum.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump and several conservative politicians in Europe are attacking the rise of electric vehicles and making it into an election issue. POLITICO’s James Bikales and Suzanne Lynch break down the politics of electric cars and why it’s an issue on both continents. Plus, the Biden administration unveiled new guidance aiming to help customers gain immediate access to federal tax credits for electric vehicles directly from car dealers.
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In November, Republicans in Virginia have a shot at taking full control of the state legislature for the first time in a decade, and a GOP sweep could set the stage for a broader rollback of the state’s climate policies. POLITICO’s E&E news reporter Scott Waldman breaks down the climate stakes of the upcoming Virginia election, how it could set the tone for other state elections in 2024, and why it's grabbing the White House’s attention. Plus, the Biden administration says that Willie Phillips was holding the FERC chair in an "acting" capacity, contradicting a recent statement from the agency and a document signed by President Joe Biden earlier this year.
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Three New England states reached an agreement Wednesday to coordinate on the development of offshore wind at a time when some companies are trying to renegotiate or even cancel their wind contracts along the Atlantic Coast. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the details of this agreement, why it’s coming now, and the broader concerns within the offshore wind industry. Plus, a new government report shows that U.S. gasoline demand dropped sharply last week, offering some political breathing space for President Joe Biden on the economy.
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Democratic Senator Laphonza Butler of California is replacing the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, and she’s a mostly unknown quantity to climate change and environmental advocates. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Timothy Cama breaks down Butler’s limited track record on green issues, how environmentalists are reacting to her, and what this means for California as it aims to be the nation’s green leader. Plus, the White House says President Joe Biden will veto House Republicans' spending bill for energy and water programs should it reach his desk.
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Several Democratic governors are urging President Joe Biden to offer more subsidies through the Inflation Reduction Act to help vulnerable offshore wind projects across the Northeast – a sign that state leaders in the president’s party are willing to publicly push their clean energy woes onto the White House. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down the governors’ request, why they are going public, and what the Biden administration can do about it. Plus, House Republicans are eyeing deeper spending cuts in their legislation to fund EPA, along with the Interior and Energy departments.
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The Biden administration announced Friday that it is planning to hold the lowest number of auctions in the offshore lease program’s history over the next several years – a move that drew pushback from industry, environmental advocates, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the plan’s details and significance, along with the expected criticisms. Plus, Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown over the weekend, escaping an outcome that would have shuttered most of the nation’s national parks, hindered federal disaster relief and disrupted critical climate and energy regulations across key agencies.
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For 18 months, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been weighing how to finalize its climate risk disclosure rule. California may have just helped clear the path for the Wall Street regulator with its own landmark legislation. But it’s not clear whether the SEC will follow California's lead or go its own way. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down how California’s legislation could impact the SEC’s rulemaking process. Plus, Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said he is preparing legal action against the Biden administration’s interpretation of which electric vehicles can qualify for lucrative incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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The Biden administration has been meeting with officials and companies in Africa to shore up the United States’ supply of the critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition while simultaneously diminishing China’s mining dominance in the region. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why the administration is focusing on Africa along with the pushback from Republicans and advocates for U.S. mining. Plus, Republican committee chairs are threatening Ford with a congressional subpoena over its partnership to license Chinese battery technology.
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Ford Motor Company paused construction on a controversial $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan that’s been caught between the United Auto Workers’ ongoing strike, President Joe Biden’s historic visit to the picket lines, and the GOP’s anti-China rhetoric. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down how Ford’s announcement and Biden’s visit may impact the UAW strike negotiations and the complicated politics of electric vehicle manufacturing in America. Plus, coastal lawmakers are pushing Congress to pass a short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in case of a government shutdown.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could be short two members by the end of the year in part because of the looming government shutdown, but some FERC watchers say that could benefit the regulator as it tackles an ambitious portfolio of issues. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down how the potential government shutdown could reshape FERC and what a three-person commission can accomplish. Plus, electric vehicles sales grew to 9 percent of the car market in the second quarter of this year, according to new data released by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
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Regulators in charge of New York’s ambitious clean energy goals have recently grappled with a difficult pattern: companies developing green projects are requesting more public aid on top of the funding New York already agreed to provide. POLITICO’s Marie French explains why this is happening, along with the reaction from state regulators and ratepayer advocates. Plus, thousands of employees at Detroit’s Big Three automakers across 20 states walked off the job Friday to join the initial three-plant strike by the United Auto Workers.
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The Republican party is divided over pipelines carrying carbon dioxide to disposal sites across the country – a key element of President Joe Biden’s plans to fight climate change. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Mike Soraghan breaks down the internal tension within the party and how the fight has intensified in recent months. Plus, President Joe Biden is expanding the federal government’s use of the social cost of greenhouse gases, a metric that assigns dollar values to climate pollution.
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An effort to erase billions of dollars of debt owed by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, which runs the territory’s rickety power system, is facing pushback. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the details of the plan that could bring the utility out of bankruptcy, as well as the criticisms, and why restructuring the utility’s debt is so important to the island’s long-term grid stability. Plus, President Joe Biden is taking executive action to establish a Climate Corps.
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An analysis by POLITICO’s E&E News and First Street revealed issues in the U.S. Green Building Council’s rating system that could spell flood danger for hundreds of structures. E&E News’s Corbin Hiar dissects the LEED certification gaps that are putting the newest generation of climate-friendly buildings in jeopardy. Plus, the EPA lost a lawsuit arguing that the agency wrongly approved a Colorado air permitting program that allowed the state to ignore ozone-forming emissions from oil and gas wells.
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The Biden Administration has been working hard with the Big Three automakers — Ford, GM and Stellantis — to vastly expand the production of electric vehicles, even as it gave a cold shoulder to Tesla. But the UAW’s latest strike may force it to rethink that strategy. POLITICO’s James Bikales explains how this strike may force the White House to build some bridges with Tesla to keep its EV goals on track. Plus, the European Commission announced that it will promote hydrogen standards to bolster worldwide adoption of the energy tech.
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Attacks on the U.S. power grid are surging to record levels, but the regulators and government officials in charge of the network’s safety are getting incomplete information about the scale of the threat, according to a POLITICO analysis of federal data and interviews with a dozen security, extremism and electricity experts. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down how utilities, government officials, and law enforcement are leaving the U.S. power grid at risk.
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A growing number of red states are trying to limit the sales of electric vehicles through new taxes, fees, and laws. Those moves have infuriated EV advocates and created barriers to President Joe Biden’s efforts to decarbonize the transportation sector through widespread EV adoption. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Adam Aton breaks down why red states are resisting EV adoption and the potential impact of their efforts.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is set to hear three legal challenges this week about rules that could strengthen or hinder President Joe Biden’s goal of aggressively boosting electric vehicles sales by 2050, a key part of his climate agenda. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details of those cases and how they could upend Biden's EV adoption efforts. Plus, FERC staff is pushing back against the idea that the commission should be more involved in other agency rulemaking processes.
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California state leaders are trying to come to an agreement on a new state policy that would prevent property insurance companies from pulling back in disaster-prone areas - and attempting to avoid Florida’s fate, where residents pay three times the national average rate for coverage. POLITICO’s Camille von Kaenel breaks down the push from California lawmakers, the criticisms, and where negotiations stand. Plus, the Biden administration unveiled more than 60 recommendations for Congress and federal agencies to overhaul and modernize U.S. mining law.
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The Treasury Department is hoping to define how new electric vehicles can qualify for a lucrative tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act by the end of this year. But Ford’s agreement to license Chinese battery technology is putting the Biden administration in a difficult spot between looking tough on Beijing while also reaching the president’s ambitious EV adoption goals. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the dilemma the Treasury Department faces as it works to define the IRA’s “foreign entities of concern” provision and the political stakes. Plus, new data from the Department of Energy shows attacks on the U.S. power grid rose in the first six months of the year.
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Several Democratic-led states across the country are hoping to move off fossil fuels toward a clean energy transition. But their plans carry practical and political risks – including increases in utility bills – that could hurt Democrats heading into the 2024 elections. POLITICO’s Marie French examines this trend, how it’s playing out in New York, and the lessons Democrats can learn. Plus, the Treasury Department provided an update on Friday about when to expect guidance for several clean energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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The Biden administration’s decision on Wednesday to cancel Trump-era oil leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is fueling criticism from both sides of the aisle and comes at a complicated political moment for President Joe Biden. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the strategy behind the decision, if it impacts America’s oil production, and how environmentalists and the administration’s opponents are reacting. Plus, the Biden administration's new rule vastly curtailing the scope of federal clean water protections is set to take effect today.
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Recent polls show that the public, including many Republican primary voters, aren’t interested in GOP politicians attacking corporations for integrating climate and social goals into their business plans. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down why voters may be feeling this way and how Republican politicians are responding as the 2024 elections heat up. Plus, the Interior Department canceled oil drilling leases on Wednesday that the Trump administration sold in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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The Community Alliance for Direct Air Capture is using a non-traditional, community-first approach to potentially build a direct air capture hub in California’s Central Valley – a fossil fuel hotspot with some of the nation’s worst air quality. The alliance’s strategy could become a model for other infrastructure projects critical to reaching the Biden administration’s climate goals. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the alliance’s outreach efforts and the concerns from community members. Plus, the European Union is internally at odds over the topline greenhouse gas reduction target in its climate action plan ahead of this year’s UN climate summit.
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As Congress returns from its August recess, POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino and James Bikales discuss what lawmakers on the Hill and the Biden administration aim to accomplish in terms of energy and climate policy for the rest of the year, along with the tricky politics behind those issues.
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Wednesday's Republican presidential debate revealed that energy and climate change are going to be front and center in the 2024 election cycle, with attacks from the GOP field ranging from criticisms of clean energy subsidies to denial that climate change is real. POLITICO’s Matt Daily and Alex Guillén break down the takeaways from the debate and how energy and climate change will play a role in the GOP presidential race moving forward. Plus, a new watchdog report found that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission needs to make structural changes to prepare for an anticipated influx of work related to licensing small advanced nuclear reactors.
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Republicans are blaming the late-summer surge in gasoline prices on President Joe Biden’s green agenda, even though U.S. oil production is on track to set a new record this year. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why prices are continuing to rise at the pump and how this trend could factor into the 2024 election. Plus, a new study found climate change was a major driver behind the wildfires that ripped across Quebec and blanketed toxic smoke over U.S. states earlier this summer.
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California's largest agricultural water district is making controversial plans to conserve water and invest in solar panels. It’s a Biden-esque policy move prompted by the projected impacts of climate change and shifting political winds. But that strategy is prompting a power struggle within the district that could determine how water fights unfold across the state. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down how the district is going through a political transformation, its approach to climate change, and what it means for California at large. Plus, the Biden administration finalized tighter offshore drilling safety rules on Tuesday.
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The United Arab Emirates is considering creating one of the largest ever state-sponsored financial funds to spur clean energy projects, and the wealthy oil nation plans to unveil the fund at this year’s U.N. Climate Change Conference in Dubai. It’s a notable effort since the UAE is drawing backlash for its role as host of the global climate talks while also being one of the world's largest contributors of greenhouse gases. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the details of the fund, why it might relieve political pressure for the UAE, and the concerns from less wealthy nations. Plus, the Biden administration is scrapping its plans to reconsider a Trump-era decision not to strengthen the national standard for ground-level ozone.
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After a more than year-long investigation, the Biden administration made a final determination that Chinese companies are funneling solar products through four Southeast Asian countries to avoid tariffs. The ruling will set up new duties on the solar industry in 2024 and likely reshuffle the supply chains for renewable energy equipment coming into the United States. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the ruling and how it could threaten the US solar industry and President Joe Biden’s clean energy goals. Plus, the European Union’s reserves of natural gas hit a historic high recently as the bloc continues its dash away from Russian energy dependence.
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California is planning to build dozens of massive floating wind turbines in coastal waters off one of the state’s poorer, most remote areas at a scale and depth never before attempted in the world. It’s an important project to both the Biden administration and the Newsom administration’s climate goals, but it faces major financial, logistical, and community challenges. POLITICO’s Wes Venteicher breaks down the project’s significance, community impact, and the roadblocks. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency says about 8 percent of U.S. drinking water systems detected unsafe levels of a pair of highly toxic "forever chemicals" in the first half of this year.
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Louis DeJoy, who leads the United States Postal Service, has unexpectedly transitioned from one of Democrats’ biggest enemies during the Trump administration to a key player in President Joe Biden’s environmental agenda. POLITICO’s Hailey Fuchs breaks down DeJoy’s partnership with the White House and his green ambitions for the United States Postal Service. Plus, Former Trump Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette will be the next president and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute.
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On Monday, a group of young people in Montana won a historic lawsuit when a judge ruled that the state’s pro-fossil fuel laws and policies violated the state constitution. Climate advocates say it’s the first time a court has found a constitutional violation related to fossil fuels, but the ruling may be less seismic than it first appears. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details, implications, and limitations of this ruling. Plus, EPA’s inspector general found that as Congress was negotiating a massive influx in funding for the nation's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, the agency incorrectly told states they didn't need to look at the financial audits of the utilities those dollars would go to.
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As the Inflation Reduction Act hits its first anniversary tomorrow, POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino break down how the law sparked a flood of clean energy spending in almost every state while simultaneously splitting conservatives across rural America in places like Michigan, Oklahoma, and New York.
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The powerful United Auto Workers union is threatening to strike soon if its concerns about America’s transition to electric vehicles aren’t addressed. That leaves the Biden administration in a difficult position between balancing its aggressive climate goals and 2024 political ambitions. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down what autoworkers are asking for and why a potential strike could have major political implications. Plus, the Treasury Department will not issue any guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act's clean hydrogen tax credit by this week's deadline.
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For months, 2024 Republican presidential nominees criticized corporations for integrating climate and social goals into their business plans and tied those practices to anti-woke sentiment. But now, many GOP politicians are abandoning it as a campaign issue that can help them reach the White House. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down why sustainable investing is no longer a GOP campaign talking point and the reaction from the private sector. Plus, the Treasury Department issued final regulations for the bonus tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act intended to expand renewable energy investments to low-income communities.
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The U.S. electric power sector is warning the Environmental Protection Agency that its proposed climate rule for power plants – a central piece of the Biden administration's climate agenda – is potentially unlawful and requires significant changes. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the sector’s concerns and the likely legal attacks against the rule. Plus, President Joe Biden said he has already “practically” declared a climate emergency, but he has yet to actually make a declaration.
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The Agriculture Department is pouring $3 billion into a program that pays farmers to test out climate-friendly practices instead of forcing them to pay for excessive carbon emissions. The initiative has gained widespread support within the conservative farming industry, but some climate advocates aren’t convinced it will help. POLITICO’s Garrett Downs details why the program is popular with farmers and the pushback from those climate activists. Plus, the U.S. Energy Information Administration raised its U.S. oil production forecast for this year and next.
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The Biden administration is backtracking on its promise to end U.S. financial support for international fossil fuel projects, sparking an internal policy debate among top officials as they seek to balance climate goals, energy security, and diplomatic alliances. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down this controversial policy pivot, the tense dynamics within the Biden administration, and the climate and geopolitical implications. Plus, companies have announced more than $270 billion in clean energy investments in the past year according to a new report from the American Clean Power Association.
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Across the country, there’s an increasingly coordinated network of activists and organizations that have succeeded in energizing political opposition to offshore wind projects, which is a major part of President Joe Biden’s clean energy strategy. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Benjamin Storrow traces the coalition’s growth and influence, along with how scientists and environmentalists are reacting. Plus, new data shows that explosive growth in solar power will help most countries in the European Union hit their 2030 renewable energy targets ahead of time.
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Gas prices are on the rise nationwide due to oil production cuts, the extreme heat and strong fuel demand. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre digs deeper into whether this trend might continue and how the Biden administration is responding. Plus, EPA proposed rejecting the state of Alabama's program to oversee the closure of coal ash ponds, landfills and other waste sites.
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The White House unveiled new guidance on Tuesday directing federal agencies to fully account for how their decisions impact the ecosystems the public depends on. It’s one of several efforts the Biden administration has underway to better assess the environmental benefits throughout the rulemaking process. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Jean Chemnick breaks down the impact of the new guidance. Plus, a new analysis from BloombergNEF found that the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy incentives won't come close to keeping the United States on track with the climate goals under the Paris agreement.
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This year, the United States has been stepping up its efforts to secure the critical minerals that are needed for clean energy projects from countries like Mongolia, which is resource-rich and wedged between China and Russia. But making pacts to deliver these critical minerals to the U.S. isn't easy, and the stakes are high since the Biden administration’s climate goals are at risk. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Sara Schonhardt breaks down how the U.S. is trying to negotiate with Mongolia and other nations and the challenges of cutting critical mineral deals. Plus, the Energy Department is expected to ease back on its proposed energy efficiency rules for gas stoves.
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Today, after a decade-long fight, the Energy Department has begun to enforce rules meant to accelerate the phaseout of incandescent light bulbs. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the new regulations, Washington’s political and culture war over light bulbs, and how the larger fight over energy efficiency standards is still looming. Plus, the first new U.S. nuclear reactor to be built from scratch in decades started sending electricity reliably to the grid on Monday.
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The White House released a draft regulation on Friday that would implement permitting provisions in the June debt ceiling law designed to enable faster building of both fossil fuel and clean energy infrastructure projects. But the rule goes beyond what's specifically required by that legislation and includes climate and equity factors that are sparking pushback from Republicans. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down how the Biden administration is defending itself, the Republican pushback, and what this rule means for permitting negotiations moving forward. Plus, the Energy Department is moving ahead with three new energy efficiency rules projected to save Americans a collective 1 billion dollars in utility bills annually.
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On Thursday, the Supreme Court cleared a legal pathway for the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline to resume construction, likely ensuring the natural gas project can be built and start operating by the end of the year. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén and Ben Lefebvre discuss the high court’s ruling, why the pipeline may still face legal jeopardy, and the reaction from lawmakers. Plus, President Joe Biden unveiled a series of measures designed to aid workers and residents facing severe health threats from soaring temperatures.
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Energy companies have struggled to finance their offshore wind power projects, threatening a key part of President Joe Biden’s clean energy transition. The Biden administration is hoping the offshore wind industry will produce at least enough power for 10 million American homes by 2030. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down the industry’s financial woes and why 2023 could be a decisive year. Plus, federal and state authorities reached a deal with the city of Jackson, Miss., to hand control of its troubled sewer system over to a third-party manager.
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President Joe Biden could potentially face multiple labor strikes within a matter of months or even weeks, threatening his long-term clean energy goals, pro-labor union image, and 2024 political ambitions. POLITICO’s Zack Colman takes us inside the president’s rocky relationship with Big Labor and the political and climate stakes. Plus, a federal court has overturned EPA's order requiring the troubled St. Croix refinery to undergo a costly, multiyear permitting process to restart operations.
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The Biden administration announced on Monday that it will distribute $350 million this summer for states to tackle methane emissions from oil and gas wells, which is a potentially significant policy for fighting climate change in the near and long-term. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down which states will be receiving the most funding and why methane policy is important for the Biden administration. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is urging the Federal Regulatory Energy Commission to significantly strengthen its proposed rules on transmission.
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Several major energy industry executives who backed former President Donald Trump in the 2020 election are now donating to his GOP competitors ahead of the 2024 election. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Robin Bravender breaks down the possible reasons behind this trend and how it may impact Trump’s 2024 election hopes. Plus, two House GOP committee chairs are launching a probe into Ford Motor Company's agreement with a Chinese battery company.
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The carbon offset market has become so clouded by oversight problems, dodgy accounting and scandals that it's losing credibility. POLITICO EU's Federica Di Sario reports on the effort to save the market. Plus, on Thursday, Senate appropriators unanimously approved a more than $58 billion dollar bill to fund the Energy Department, Army Corps of Engineers and Interior water programs.
The United States and China did not reach any new climate agreements after Special climate envoy John Kerry's trip to Beijing, but officials from the two countries promised to keep talking. POLITICO's Zack Colman goes inside the talks and where they go from here. Plus, the Energy Department denied a decade-old petition from environmental groups to issue a rule on how it reviews applications to export liquefied natural gas.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing a plan to share electricity with other Western states. While studies have shown regional energy-sharing could have significant financial, climate and energy benefits, previous proposals failed to pass the California State Legislature. POLITICO’s Wes Venteicher breaks down the details of California’s power-sharing plan and the challenges it faces. Plus, Sen. Joe Manchin is joining the developers of the Mountain Valley Pipeline in asking the Supreme Court to strike down a lower court ruling that froze construction on the project.
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The world has been hit by several milestone climate disasters recently. And while those events are unfolding largely as predicted because of climate change, the speed of their arrival has stunned some experts. POLITICO's Zack Colman breaks down how world governments are reacting to these record-breaking disasters and if it’s too late to take meaningful climate action. Plus, the Supreme Court is directing the Biden administration to respond by July 25 to a request from the developers of the Mountain Valley Pipeline to override a lower court ruling halting construction through a national forest.
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Over the past year, proposals to insure communities against economic losses caused by climate change, known as climate risk insurance, have gained traction. But there’s an international debate about those plans: some countries argue there are significant financial, practical and moral concerns, while others say climate risk insurance is an essential element of preparations for a warming world. POLITICO’s Zia Weise breaks down why insuring the world against climate change is controversial. Plus, the Biden administration is opening up $20 billion in funding opportunities to advance clean technology deployment especially in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
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After Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida last fall, many coastal middle- and working-class homeowners whose properties suffered damages moved out because of rules requiring expensive rebuilds. It’s yet another example of how worsening disasters tied to climate change are altering the lives of everyday Americans. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how Hurricane Ian affected the beach communities in southwest Florida and the role of the federal government. Plus, Special Climate Envoy John Kerry said he will not be “conceding anything” on his upcoming visit to China as he seeks to reestablish climate change talks.
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The Mountain Valley Pipeline’s controversial southern extension, known as the Southgate Expansion project, is facing a much more difficult path forward compared to the main pipeline as it navigates significant legal, regulatory and political challenges. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why Southgate is so important to the long-term success of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, the different obstacles it faces, and how the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may weigh in. Plus, the International Energy Agency says the world’s electric vehicle battery manufacturing capacity is now on track to help reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Construction on part of the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline has temporarily stopped because of a federal court ruling, and the project’s developer now says it's considering taking the case to the Supreme Court. It's the latest twist in the legal saga surrounding the proposed 303-mile pipeline, which would transport natural gas from West Virginia to Virginia. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the Mountain Valley Pipeline’s legal troubles and the reaction to the federal court’s decision. Plus, U.S. natural gas prices will rise in the second half of the year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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House Republicans are kicking off “ESG month,” including votes and holding hearings to scrutinize how corporations integrate climate and social goals into their business plans. POLITICO’s Zach Warmbrodt breaks down what the GOP is trying to achieve and why criticizing ESG investing is actually a delicate policy issue for House Republicans. Plus, last week was the hottest in recorded world history, according to an U.N. agency.
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The developers of New York’s offshore wind projects are asking for increased subsidies from the state’s taxpayers, arguing that their work may not move forward without additional funding. But their requests raise questions about the viability of those projects, which in turn threaten the state’s ambitious climate targets and efforts to become a hub for the nascent offshore wind industry. POLITICO’s Marie French breaks down why the state’s offshore wind projects are now in doubt. Plus, the Interior Department is drafting language into a new rule that would allow companies holding offshore oil leases to convert them to allow the acreage to be used to store carbon dioxide instead.
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President Joe Biden is aiming to build a national network of reliable electric vehicle chargers so that EV owners can travel long-distance without hitting charging deserts. But the Biden administration estimates it only has about a fraction of the funds to reach that goal and must also manage supply chain constraints, pushback from GOP-led states and an evolving private sector. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the Biden administration’s ambitious strategy on EV charging and the challenges. Plus, major truck manufacturers have committed to California’s shift to zero-emission vehicles even if those rules face legal blowback.
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The European Union is investing billions of dollars into the production of hydrogen, a clean-burning fuel that’s expected to create jobs and help fight climate change. But as of now, the United States is attracting more hydrogen investment and has its sights set on overtaking Europe. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the transatlantic interest in hydrogen, why the US is currently a more attractive investment target, and the potential consequences of this fierce competition between allies. Plus, the Department of Energy is launching a $1 billion effort to spur clean hydrogen demand.
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The proposed plan to pull Puerto Rico’s government-owned utility out of bankruptcy and cut its debt is receiving forceful pushback from many residents and environmental groups, which argue it could increase already high electric bills and contribute to the island’s expensive cost of living. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the efforts behind Puerto Rico’s utility bankruptcy plan and why it has led to protests.
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During California’s state budget negotiations this week, Governor Gavin Newsom fought for last-minute changes to accelerate energy infrastructure permitting, testing the state legislature’s autonomy and sparking policy disagreements. POLITICO’s Camille von Kaenel breaks down the changes to the state’s landmark environmental law, the pushback, and parallels to federal permitting reform efforts. Plus, FERC approved all remaining construction related to the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline.
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The push toward electric vehicles in the United States and European Union is actually creating a giant strategic opportunity for China, whose carmakers already dominate global markets for batteries and clean energy technology. And the threat of Beijing taking over the electric vehicle industry across the two continents is shaping debates about jobs, trade and the fight against climate change. E&E News reporter David Ferris breaks down how the US and Europe are responding in different ways to the China EV threat. Plus, EPA is opening up $7 billion in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to states, cities and nonprofit groups to grow residential and community solar projects.
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Climate change is destabilizing the insurance market, with some insurers pulling out of areas heavily impacted by extreme weather. In response, the Treasury Department is calling on insurers and state regulators to ramp up their efforts to evaluate risks posed by climate change. POLITICO’s Jasper Goodman breaks down the department’s new recommendations and the Biden administration’s wider effort to address climate-related financial risk. Plus, one of the top auto standards-making bodies announced it would standardize Tesla’s charging technology.
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Billions of dollars in infrastructure spending could be wasted because the federal government is relying on an outdated weather model, according to a new study from climate research firm First Street Foundation. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how federal dependence on that model presents multiple risks for state and local governments and potentially wastes taxpayer money. Plus, a global panel backed by the G-20 issued new climate and sustainability disclosure standards.
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Several cities and neighborhoods in the United States are experiencing climate gentrification – the process in which wealthier people move to areas less impacted by climate change. Often as a result, disadvantaged residents are priced out of their neighborhoods due to rising property values, taxes, rents, and other economic factors. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down what’s driving this trend and how activists and local politicians are fighting back. Plus, French President Emmanuel Macron is calling to revamp the international taxation system to finance climate efforts.
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On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled against the Navajo Nation — the largest Native American reservation in the United States – in its effort to make the federal government take steps to secure water from the Colorado River for the tribe. The decision comes as seven states are fighting over access to the West's most important river, whose flows have shrunken roughly 20 percent over the past two decades of drought. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the court’s ruling and how it impacts the tribe and the ongoing Colorado River water dispute. Plus, the Department of Energy announced a conditional $9.2 billion loan to help build three factories to make batteries for Ford Motor Company’s electric vehicles.
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The Biden administration’s final rule under the Renewable Fuel Standard aims to modestly increase the amount of biofuels that oil refiners must blend into the nation’s fuel mix over the next three years. But multiple powerful industries aren’t completely happy with the regulation: the agricultural sector says the administration’s blending mandates are too low, while the oil industry argues the levels aren’t achievable. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the details of Biden’s RFS rule, the tricky politics behind it, and how the administration is defending itself. Plus, the Senate failed to override President Joe Biden’s veto of a resolution targeting an EPA truck pollution rule.
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Lawmakers, consumer advocates, independent experts, and regulators are pushing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to revisit the competitive power markets that dominate the US electricity system. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why organized competitive power markets are drawing scrutiny and what sort of solutions lawmakers are proposing. Plus, a federal court struck down an EPA rule banning the use of disposable containers for transporting hydrofluorocarbons, the potent greenhouse gas used as a refrigerant.
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Clean energy advocates and green groups are fighting over how the Treasury Department should implement the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean hydrogen tax credit, which offers billions of dollars in federal incentives to companies that produce hydrogen in a climate-conscious way. The Biden administration believes investing in the nascent clean hydrogen industry could be a political and climate win, but their bet depends on how the tax credit is shaped. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the debate over the credit and why clean hydrogen is so important to the Biden administration.
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After scoring wins in four states to pass costs of recycling plastic onto manufacturers over the past two years, recycling advocates had hoped to build on the momentum in more states across the country. But this year, nearly a dozen state-level bills to fund increased recycling have gone nowhere in state legislative sessions or have been watered down into feasibility studies. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the politics of passing recycling bills and what this trend means for the nation’s ability to curb its growing waste problem. Plus, the Bureau of Land Management proposed updating its regulations governing wind and solar development on public lands, potentially reducing project fees by as much as 80 percent.
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The White House’s semi-annual rulemaking agenda released on Tuesday shows the Biden administration is planning to unveil significant regulatory actions in the energy and climate space in the first half of 2024 — including major policy priorities from the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Interior and Energy Departments. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down what to expect and why it’s important for the White House to get those rules finished as soon as possible ahead of the 2024 elections. Plus, House Republicans unveiled a measure to significantly cut back funding for climate activities and other Biden administration priorities at the Energy Department and federal water agencies.
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Ford and General Motors’ recent decisions to adopt Tesla’s EV charger technology puts the Biden administration on the losing side of a charging “standards war” and threatens President Joe Biden’s ambitious electric vehicle adoption goals. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the origins of this EV charging fight and how the Biden administration might respond. Plus, FERC Chair Willie Phillips announced new commitments to mitigating the impacts of industrial pollution on low-income communities and communities of color.
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The Texas Railroad Commission, the state’s oil and gas regulator, is posing a major obstacle to the Biden administration’s goal of reducing methane emissions. At the same time, the commission’s Republican regulators take in millions of dollars from the fossil fuel industry. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how the regulatory agency’s actions are at odds with one of President Joe Biden’s key climate policies. Plus, the Biden administration urged a federal court to reverse its decision that struck down a ban on gas hookups in Berkeley, California as a violation of federal energy efficiency law.
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General Motors and Ford – two of the biggest electric vehicle producers – announced they would adopt Tesla’s charging technology for their electric vehicles in the coming years. That’s significant because the federal government earlier this year chose to require another EV charging technology rather than Tesla’s technology in its federally-funded chargers under the bipartisan infrastructure law. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down what these developments mean for the future of EV charging. Plus, the Energy Department is providing a $850 million conditional loan for the construction of an advanced battery cell manufacturing facility in Arizona.
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This week, hazardous smoke spewing from hundreds of Canadian wildfires spread across much of Canada and the Northeast and Midwest United States. POLITICO’s Zi-Ann Lum breaks down the health risks of wildfire smoke exposure, the federal response from the U.S. and Canadian governments, and how climate change is playing a role in the situation. Plus, the U.S. and U.K. will start negotiating a critical minerals deal immediately to mitigate the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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The United Arab Emirates, one of the world’s wealthiest oil states and host of the upcoming UN climate talks in November, has tried to cast itself as an environmental leader through a wide-ranging public relations and lobbying campaign that began in 2019. But the UAE’s efforts and its host status are facing significant criticism from lawmakers and environmentalists in both the United States and Europe. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why the UAE is trying to green its image and the pushback it’s facing. Plus, a bipartisan duo in the Senate introduced legislation Wednesday that would take the first step toward penalizing imports of high-polluting goods.
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Across the country, medical professionals and Washington policymakers are pushing to decarbonize the American healthcare system, which is responsible for 8.5 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Joanne Kenen, a POLITICO Magazine contributing writer, breaks down the movement to green the healthcare system, how the Biden administration is playing a role, and whether the sector’s transformation is happening as quickly and deeply as needed. Plus, West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin advocated for further action on federal permitting reform this year and pushed back against opposition to the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
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Lawmakers included only modest changes to permitting as part of the debt ceiling deal. But the Supreme Court’s recent decision to sharply curb federal protections under the Clean Water Act could have a far bigger impact on the permitting process across the country. POLITICO’s Annie Snider reports. Plus, the Biden administration on Monday laid out a road map to scale up U.S. clean hydrogen production while driving down costs.
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Southeast Asian nations are the latest foreign trading partners looking to access America’s coveted electric vehicle tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. But their campaign creates challenges for the Biden administration, which is looking to balance its efforts to deepen economic ties in the Indo-Pacific with its promise of a clean energy transition that will help revitalize American manufacturing. POLITICO’s Steven Overly breaks down the latest negotiations. Plus, the Interior Department finalized an effort to block new oil and gas drilling on federal land surrounding Chaco Canyon, a region in New Mexico culturally important to Native tribes.
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Some Democrats are frustrated with the energy-related measures in the debt ceiling package, which must be signed into law by President Joe Biden by June 5 in order to avoid a government default. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down what’s bothering Democrats, why the White House is defending its debt ceiling deal, and what’s next in terms of energy permitting negotiations. Plus, a panel of grid experts warned senators Thursday that the U.S. power system is ill-prepared to combat the climate crisis under the current regulatory framework.
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The New England Independent System Operator has asked federal regulators to approve a plan to help improve the region’s power reliability during the region’s cold winters by paying oil and gas producers to store extra fuel on site. But powerful officials and advocacy groups are pushing back, arguing that the plan’s steep cost isn’t justified. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the grid operator’s plan and the pushback it’s receiving. Plus, the Department of Justice is suing West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s coal empire, seeking more than $5 million in unpaid civil penalties.
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The tense negotiations between the White House and House Republicans over the debt ceiling offers some updates to environmental permitting rules that would benefit both oil and gas and clean energy projects — though many of the most contentious measures were left for Congress to haggle over.POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks it all down with Kelsey Tamborrino.
Today, POLITICO’s Josh Siegel chats with Pedro Pizarro, the president and chief executive officer of Edison International, the parent company of Southern California Edison. Pizarro, who is also vice chair of the Edison Electric Institute, the industry's largest trade group, gives his take on federal policy issues impacting the nation’s power grid, the permitting reform push in Congress, and the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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The Supreme Court issued a ruling Thursday that significantly constrained the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate wetlands under the Clean Water Act. The decision is a major blow to the Biden administration’s efforts to protect millions of acres of wetlands while delivering a victory to multiple powerful industries, including mining, oil and gas and homebuilding. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the details of the ruling. Plus, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects a "near normal" Atlantic hurricane season, but officials cautioned other factors could complicate that forecast.
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House Republicans once again attacked the Biden administration yesterday for trying to regulate gas stoves, portraying proposed efficiency standards from the Energy Department as federal overreach. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down why the GOP is reigniting the gas stove culture wars, the Biden administration’s insistence it is not banning the appliances, and the policy debate. Plus, the Energy Department unveiled a new initiative aimed at accelerating the development of low-carbon fuels for sectors like heavy transportation and chemical production.
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The Biden administration announced on Monday it is dropping plans to give a $200 million dollar federal grant to Microvast, a Texas-based battery company whose connections to China had drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers. It’s the latest example of how the rivalry between Washington and Beijing is complicating President Joe Biden’s clean energy agenda. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino discusses DOE’s decision and how the situation highlights broader challenges the Biden administration must navigate as it pushes for a clean energy transition. Plus, the House passed a resolution on Tuesday that would nullify EPA’s new heavy duty trucks rule, but President Joe Biden has vowed to veto it.
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California, Arizona and Nevada released a plan on Monday to significantly reduce their water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River over the next three years. It’s a historic moment for the seven western states and 40 million Americans that depend on the river, which has seen its flows diminished by 20 percent over the past two decades. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the details of the tentative deal and remaining concerns for the states. Plus, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) announced Monday he will not run for reelection, leaving behind an environmental legacy that’s spanned more than two decades.
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For months now, European Union officials have pressed the Biden administration for a trade deal that would give EU automakers access to a larger chunk of the electric vehicle tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act. But reaching that agreement is taking longer than expected, and talks could drag into the summer. POLITICO’s Steven Overly breaks down the sticking points in negotiations and why the White House is under immense pressure from Congress to broker a favorable agreement. Plus, a bipartisan group of senators is starting discussions on a broad permitting deal outside the tense debt ceiling negotiations.
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is hoping his state will be the nation’s leading producer of offshore wind energy by 2040. But his ambitious plans are facing criticisms for two big reasons: questions remain about how the state’s wind projects will be financed and the opposition stirred up by unfounded claims that those projects are linked to several whale deaths along the coast. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down if New Jersey’s offshore wind plans are still on track and how they are important to the Biden administration’s clean energy goals. Plus, hear some of the main takeaways from POLITICO’s first-ever energy summit.
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Congress has directed about $14 billion dollars to repair Puerto Rico’s troubled energy grid, but disagreements over how to spend those funds could slow the effort to stave off power disruptions as the territory seeks to create a 100 percent clean power grid by 2050. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down solar advocates’ concerns and how fights over funding could affect the island. Plus, a new EPA proposal could force the utility sector to better control and clean up inactive coal ash ponds located near coal-fired power plants.
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Congress is injecting $12 billion in subsidies into carbon capture technology and storage, setting the stage for massive private investment to battle climate change in the coming years. But a new POLITICO investigation found that federal and state authorities aren’t prepared to regulate the carbon capture industry. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre lays out the concerns around Biden’s carbon capture initiative and how it could challenge the administration’s environmental justice pledges. Plus, as part of the debt ceiling negotiations, House Republicans are pushing for a two-step deal that would first address narrow energy project permitting measures and then tackle thorny transmission issues.
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President Joe Biden is trying to usher in an era of new economic order that moves past old models of free trade and reliance on markets. Instead, he’s trying to push a "worker-centered" trade policy, raise wages around the world and bolster environmental standards. So far though, the Biden administration has struggled to define its vision in less abstract terms, let alone implement it. POLITICO’s Gavin Bade breaks down why Biden is trying to reshape the global economic system and what it could mean for America’s energy policy. Plus, a new nonprofit analysis shows that military spending to clean up toxic chemicals in drinking water isn’t keeping up with the growing scope of the problem.
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U.S power companies are warning that President Joe Biden’s new power plant rule could hurt the reliability of the nation’s grid at a time when outages are on the rise. But former regulators and EPA backers say industry’s concerns are overblown. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the potential impact of Biden’s rule on the nation’s power network. Plus, the Biden administration unveiled its latest guidance for companies to earn additional “bonus” credits under the Inflation Reduction Act by using domestically produced steel, iron and manufactured products.
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The Environmental Protection Agency proposed its latest rule to impose stricter limits on fossil fuel power plants. The Biden administration says the draft regulation will reduce the effects of climate change and provide better-paying jobs, but the rule will likely face major challenges from GOP-led states and questions from utilities who say the power sector isn’t ready for the proposed changes. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details of the new rule. Plus, the Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to overturn two Biden administration policies intended to protect endangered species.
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The Biden administration is releasing a major new regulation aimed at slashing or capturing emissions from new and existing coal and natural gas plants. Republicans plan to use that regulation to attack vulnerable Democrats and President Joe Biden heading into the 2024 elections. Some Democrats counter that the GOP’s strategy will be out of step with voters, while others are distancing themselves from Biden’s climate policies. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the complicated politics behind Biden’s new power plant rule. Plus, the White House said on Wednesday it wants permitting reform removed from negotiations with Republicans to raise the debt limit.
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The Biden administration is proposing to fight climate change by investing billions of dollars into carbon capture projects. However, some environmental justice groups are trying to stop these projects, and their resistance is gaining traction in communities across the country. POLITICO’s Allison Prang breaks down why Biden’s carbon capture plan is facing challenges. Plus, the Department of Energy starts the process to make it easier to build large power lines in the United States.
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If Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) decides to run for reelection in 2024, he might be the most vulnerable Democratic senator in the country. West Virginia is a deep red state, and Manchin’s approval rating has plummeted according to a recent Morning Consult poll. But he hasn’t lost in West Virginia since the 1990s, and he’s long-benefited from distancing himself from national Democratic leaders and attacking party-line policies, including the Inflation Reduction Act. POLITICO’s Holly Otterbein breaks down the signals to Manchin’s eventual re-election decision. Plus, a panel of federal judges expressed skepticism about an effort by major oil companies to move a climate change lawsuit brought by the District of Columbia into federal court.
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Democrats and Republicans agree that the United States must end its dependence on China for clean energy components. But both parties say the other side isn’t tough enough on Beijing and their proposed strategies aren’t helping the US become the world's dominant clean energy economy. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino and Josh Siegel break down how the clean energy industry is responding to the partisan fight. Plus, the Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule cracking down on natural gas pipeline leaks.
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New York is set to become the first state in the country to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in new buildings through legislation. Enacted on Tuesday, the ban will affect most new smaller buildings starting in 2026 and larger buildings in 2029. It's part of the state’s effort to switch to cleaner energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. Climate advocates applaud the legislation, but it could also spark pushback and challenges from fossil fuel interests and Republican lawmakers. POLITICO’s Marie French breaks down the impact of the ban. Also, key Senate Republicans introduced a pair of bills intended to speed up the approval process of fossil fuel and renewable energy projects.
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Senator Joe Manchin helped write and pass the Inflation Reduction Act last summer, but lately he’s been criticizing the Biden administration’s implementation of it, saying the White House has strayed from the purpose of the bill. Democrats are growing concerned about Manchin’s attacks and disagree that the Biden administration has diverged from the law’s intent. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down Manchin’s criticism and why he’s been particularly outspoken recently. Plus, the Senate voted Wednesday with bipartisan support to pass a resolution undoing President Biden’s two-year pause on solar import tariffs from four Southeast Asian countries.
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On Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case aimed at overturning a legal precedent that helps federal agencies defend environmental rules in courts. So-called “Chevron deference,” which conservatives have targeted for years, says courts should defer to a government agency interpretation when laws passed by Congress are ambiguous. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the legal principle, why the court is taking up this case now, and how it could impact the Biden administration’s climate initiatives. Plus, Sen.Joe Manchin is accusing the Biden administration of jeopardizing offshore oil and renewable energy development.
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California state regulators approved new rules last week phasing out combustion engines in trucks, buses and trains in the coming years as the state shifts toward zero-emission vehicles. POLITICO’s Wes Venteicher breaks down the details of these new rules and potential implications for other states. Plus, the Supreme Court announced on Monday that next term it will hear a case on federal agencies authority to interpret ambiguous statutes. The outcome could have major implications for the Biden administration’s climate agenda.
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The ethanol industry scored two major political victories last week: The Environmental Protection Agency said it would allow the sale of higher-ethanol gasoline this summer, and corn-state Republican lawmakers protected incentives for biofuels in the House GOP’s debt ceiling package. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the ethanol industry’s wins and influence in D.C. Plus, the House delivered a rebuke to President Joe Biden on Friday by voting to rescind his solar tariff moratorium.
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Republicans aim to make the fossil fuel-centered energy package that passed last month in the House a core asset heading into the 2024 elections. However, new polling shared with POLITICO shows that the GOP’s message isn’t getting through to voters. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Zack Colman discuss why fossil fuel policies are a central part of the GOP’s 2024 campaign strategy, despite difficulty translating energy issues into campaign trail slogans. Plus, Republican lawmakers are urging FERC to take concrete steps to improve the reliability of the power grid.
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President Joe Biden’s latest attempt to cut the nation’s climate pollution could come with serious political consequences. EPA is expected to release two draft rules that target the country’s second-largest source of greenhouse gases: the electric power sector. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why these rules are critical to the president’s climate agenda and how they could influence messaging efforts by Democrats and Republicans ahead of the 2024 elections. Plus, House Republicans passed their plan to raise the debt ceiling on Wednesday, which included repealing several green energy tax incentives established under Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act.
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The Biden administration is expected to propose two highly-anticipated new rules to target the greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The power sector is the second-biggest contributor to the these types of emissions in the United States so these new regulations could have a major impact on President Joe Biden’s ability to meet his climate pledges. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down what we know about these proposed rules so far and the legal challenges the administration would need to navigate to enforce them. Plus, the EPA is questioning FERC’s expedited environmental review of a natural gas pipeline project in Alabama.
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State officials on both sides of the political aisle are considering creating carbon offset programs to monetize their state lands. These initiatives give states a new revenue source by charging companies to protect state forests, in exchange for carbon offsets needed to reach their corporate net-zero commitments. But environmentalists have concerns about whether these programs are actually effective and state legislatures aren’t always on board. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down how states are balancing environmental concerns, industry interests and the need to generate revenue. Plus, President Joe Biden says he will veto a House solar tariff resolution if it reaches his desk.
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Alaska LNG is a multi-billion dollar natural gas export project planned for the state. Two years ago, it looked dead in the water, but now the project looks to be back on track thanks to support from the Biden administration. It would be the second major fossil fuel project in the state to have stalled under the Trump administration only to be revived under President Joe Biden. That’s alarming Democratic lawmakers and environmentalists. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains why the Biden administration is backing the project and how it could impact the president’s green goals. Plus, in an executive order released on Friday, Biden tightened environmental requirements for new projects that would add pollution to communities already suffering health threats from their air and water.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy released a plan to raise the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion or suspend it until March 31, 2024, whichever occurs first. The proposal includes repealing several green energy tax incentives established under Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act. It would also enact the GOP’s partisan energy bill that passed the House last month. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down why the GOP is linking the debt ceiling fight to energy policy and how their plan could lay the groundwork for serious energy negotiations. Plus, President Joe Biden pledged $1 billion to the United Nations’ Green Climate Fund. The move aims to bolster US credibility after former President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans previously zeroed out U.S. contributions for the program.
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House lawmakers from both parties are moving toward reversing the Biden administration’s controversial two-year pause on solar import tariffs from four Southeast Asian countries. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down how those countries have served as conduits for Chinese solar equipment and why the push to undo Biden's policy is dividing the US solar industry. The House resolution also put Democrats in a tough position between siding with President Joe Biden or looking weak on China. Plus, House Republicans unveiled their debt limit plan, which has no chance of passing the Senate but seeks to repeal parts of President Joe Biden’s signature climate law.
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On Monday, New Jersey regulators finalized a first-of-its-kind environmental justice rule that protects over 4 million state residents in low-income areas and communities of color from heavy industrial pollution. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down the extensive public debate surrounding the new rule, along with the details and challenges ahead. Plus, as Senate committees tee up permitting hearings, Senator Joe Manchin plans to reintroduce his energy permitting reform bill that failed to pass late last year.
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Effective today, only 14 electric cars and trucks will qualify for federal tax breaks up to $7,500, according to a new list put out by the Treasury Department on Monday. POLITICO’s Tanya Snyder breaks down why only 14 EVs qualify, which automakers benefitted from Treasury’s list, and if the White House expects more vehicles to qualify in the future. Plus, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy directly ties permitting reform to the congressional debt ceiling fight.
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U.S. and European leaders are urging transformation and an increase in lending efforts by the World Bank to fight climate change, but have been unwilling to provide additional funding to the institution. That’s prompting questions about whether the bank can effectively fight climate change alongside its traditional mandate of eradicating poverty, without an increase in funding. POLITICO’S Zack Colman breaks down the proposed transformation of the World Bank and the challenges. Plus, FERC will tackle two embattled Texas LNG projects this week.
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Japan, the world’s top importer of liquefied natural gas, will be pushing G-7 nations this weekend to endorse LNG’s long-term future. That plan has alarmed environmentalists and has put the Biden administration in another difficult spot as it attempts to balance the fossil fuel industry, environmental groups and a key Pacific ally. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the details of Japan’s LNG push and how the US is responding. Plus, Progressive Democrats are urging the Biden administration to suspend Willow oil project permits.
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On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced what it called the most ambitious auto pollution rules in history, with the goal of accelerating automakers’ shift to electric vehicles. But the administration will have to defend its proposals against potential legal and industry challenges. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the impact of these new rules and the coming legal battle. Plus, a federal court blocked President Joe Biden’s WOTUS rule in 24 states.
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On Tuesday, the Biden administration took a step toward being able to force water delivery cuts on states that rely on the drought-stricken Colorado River. But it declined to take a firm stance on whether California or Arizona should bear the brunt of potential water cuts. The crisis is a political minefield for the administration. The Interior Department is trying to turn up the pressure on the states in hopes of accelerating their negotiations and reaching a resolution themselves. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the details and politics behind the Interior Department's decision.
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Some state officials and consumer advocates in Maryland, West Virginia, and Kentucky are pushing back against the power of regional transmission organizations. But utilities argue that making decisions in private — under the current RTO system — is more effective and that reforms are unnecessary. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down how regional transmission organizations work and why states are fighting for more influence. Plus, DOE proposed lowering the calculation used to determine the equivalent fuel economy of electric vehicles by more than 70 percent.
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The Treasury Department has delayed issuing guidance on the “foreign entity of concern” provision in the Inflation Reduction Act’s electric vehicle tax credits, which left companies uncertain about who they can partner with in the race to build a domestic EV industry. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the goal of that provision, why Treasury delayed releasing the guidance, and how industry and lawmakers are reacting. Plus, the White House has proposed regulatory review changes that would benefit climate regulations.
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After backlash from environmentalists and state lawmakers, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is dropping her push to rewrite the state’s ambitious climate law — a controversial effort that would’ve changed how New York accounts for its emissions and weakened the landmark legislation. POLITICO’s Marie French breaks down why Hochul was looking to rewrite the climate law and the opposition she faced. Plus, EPA is aiming to slash cancer-causing chemicals from industrial plants.
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On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed strengthening a successful yet contentious Obama-era rule limiting toxic pollutants, like mercury, from coal-fired power plants. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details of the updated rule, the potential impact on the nation’s already shrinking fleet of coal plants, and how the rule fits into the Biden administration’s broader climate agenda. Plus, an appeals court dismissed a lawsuit from Louisiana and other Republican-controlled states challenging the Biden administration’s social cost of carbon.
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On Tuesday, the Biden administration released new guidance for tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act meant to incentivize the creation of new green projects and jobs in fossil fuel-reliant communities. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains which communities will be impacted and the challenges in creating clean energy jobs and building green projects in these areas. Plus, EPA has overhauled its approach to financing the removal of lead from drinking water systems.
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In recent months, Democrats and Republicans have been pushing tough-on-China bills, and that trend is worrisome for the United States’ booming natural gas export industry, which has an established business history with Beijing. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the relationship between the US LNG industry and China, why industry is concerned, and how lawmakers are reacting. Plus, the Department of Interior approved the first commercial-scale offshore wind energy project to start turbine construction in federal U.S. waters.
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On Friday, the Treasury Department released long-anticipated eligibility guidance for the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act. The rules could have major implications for the fight against climate change, Washington’s rivalry with Beijing, and President Joe Biden’s quest to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down what the rules mean for consumers, automakers and U.S. allies. Plus, EPA approves a Biden-backed California rule that phases out diesel trucks.
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House Republicans passed their sprawling energy bill Thursday on a 225-204 vote, delivering the GOP's biggest legislative win since they took control of the chamber. And even though President Joe Biden has vowed to veto the bill, elements of the legislation could be a part of bipartisan negotiations on a narrower energy issue: permitting. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down what’s next after Republicans passed their energy bill. Plus, President Joe Biden will open up federal land for public conservation.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has been waging a public battle against the oil industry for months. On Tuesday, Newsom signed a first-in-the-nation law that’s supposed to keep gas prices in the state under control. POLITICO’s Wes Venteicher breaks down the law’s details, its evolution and why fossil fuel lobbyists couldn’t defeat it. Plus, the Senate votes to overturn Biden’s WOTUS rule.
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House Republicans are expected to pass one of their biggest legislative priorities this week: a sprawling party-line energy package. The bill includes some of the GOP’s most popular energy policies and pitches from the past decade, while also taking aim at President Joe Biden’s climate policies. The package is considered an opening negotiating pitch by Republicans on energy permitting — a rare policy area that they hope will lead to a bipartisan deal. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the details of the bill and the state of play of negotiations. Plus, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said the Biden administration will release its delayed five-year offshore oil and gas leasing plan in September.
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It’s been almost six months since Hurricane Fiona battered Puerto Rico’s brittle power grid, and while the territory hasn’t faced any major disruptions since then, this year’s hurricane season is quickly approaching. Some Puerto Ricans worry that their good fortune might not last much longer, and that they may once again face potentially fatal consequences from devastating blackouts. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the short and long-term concerns from Puerto Ricans about the territory’s power infrastructure. Plus, the White House vows to veto House Republicans’ energy bill that’s expected to reach the chamber floor this week.
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The Biden administration may allow European companies to qualify for U.S. tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act if the two sides can reach a trade deal in the next few weeks, a senior administration official told POLITICO on Friday. It’s a move that could ease a major source of transatlantic friction and help President Joe Biden meet his promise to consumers to help make electric vehicles more affordable. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the details of the trade talks. Plus, FERC finds that a Southeast pipeline project would have a limited environmental impact, paving the way forward for a project tapped for expedited review.
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A Canadian plan for a permanent storage facility for nuclear waste is drawing protests from some U.S. lawmakers, who took their concerns to President Joe Biden’s ahead of his visit to Canada this week. The Canadian plan calls for burying waste containers underground 30 miles from the shoreline of Lake Huron.POLITICO’s Joseph Gedeon breaks down Canada’s plan and the pushback from both sides of the border. Plus, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm sparred with a Republican lawmaker over her recent comments on China.
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Extreme cold blasts during two of the last three winters have crippled gas-fired power plants, leaving millions in the dark and hundreds dead. And as natural gas is projected to grow in its role as a dominant source for electricity in the U.S., regulators are again worrying about the reliability of natural gas plants. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the natural gas’ reliability concerns, potential solutions and what it means for natural gas broadly in the future. Plus, House Oversight Republicans are launching a probe into DOE climate spending.
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The United Nations put out a sprawling, sobering report this week about the world’s progress in slowing global warming. POLITICO Europe’s Karl Mathiesen breaks down the big takeaways from the report, what was missing, and the limitations of the UN’s climate change panel in general. Plus, DOE says private-sector spending needs to ramp up to hit President Joe Biden’s climate goals.
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The Supreme Court began oral arguments in a case on Monday that pits the Navajo Nation against the Biden administration, along with four Southwest states, over the tribe’s rights to the Colorado River, the West’s most important waterway. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the arguments and what’s at stake. Plus, a federal judge blocks President Joe Biden’s WOTUS rule in Texas and Idaho.
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Republicans in Congress are pushing for changes in how the nation’s big infrastructure projects are permitted – mostly by easing rules under the National Environmental Policy Act. But energy experts say the proposed changes won’t dramatically speed up the approvals.
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Republican Bruce Westerman and Democrat Scott Peters are leading the effort to find common ground on an important, but highly elusive energy issue: permitting reform. And their effort comes as House Republicans have introduced an energy package that many Democrats are already dismissing. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the lawmakers’ joint approach, the permitting priorities for Democrats and Republicans, and the reform effort’s chances. Plus, FERC approved a new supply chain cybersecurity standard.
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On Wednesday, EPA issued a new sweeping plan to curb pollution from power plants and manufacturing facilities across 23 states. The measure is the latest in a series of EPA regulations aimed at cutting down pollution and toxic waste from coal-fired power plants, and it’s likely to further shrink the nation’s fleet of coal-fired power generation. However, the regulation might face resistance from industry because of cost compliance and grid concerns. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down EPA’s latest rule and the pushback. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed the House GOP’s energy agenda, calling it “as bad and partisan as it gets.”
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the first-ever federal limits for toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" that are found in the drinking water of 200 million Americans. If finalized, the rule would mark the first major upgrade in the safety of the nation's drinking water in the past three decades. However, getting it across the finish line is far from certain, and the new safety measures would cost American households hundreds of millions of dollars. POLITICO's Annie Snider breaks down the cost and potential regulatory obstacles. Plus, the state of Ohio is suing Norfolk Southern for the costs associated with the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment.
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The Biden administration approved the long-debated Willow oil project in Alaska on Monday -- the latest concession by President Joe Biden to the oil and gas industry and Republican critics, and which came over the pleas to quash it from environmental groups and some nearby tribal communities. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the project’s details, how the administration is defending itself and the reaction from environmentalists. Plus, Volkswagen picks Ontario for the site of its first battery plant outside Europe as countries rush to build an electric vehicle supply chain.
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There's still no conclusive answer to the six-month-old question of who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines, which sent geopolitical shockwaves around the world. POLITICO’s Charlie Cooper breaks down the prevailing theories and the global energy implications of each culprit. Plus, Senator Joe Manchin said he would not support President Joe Biden’s nominee to a top Interior Department position.
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President Joe Biden unveiled his $1.7 trillion budget and likely campaign blueprint on Thursday. While the government funding proposal likely has no chance of passing Congress as is, it marks both a campaign pitch and an opening shot at House Republicans who have demanded significant spending cuts. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino discuss Biden’s energy funding proposals and how it impacts his green goals. Plus, the Biden administration met with natural gas industry representatives and foreign government officials on Thursday in Houston to discuss 'clean gas' standards.
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The nation’s premier energy event, CERAWeek, is underway in Houston, and observers to this year’s conference are noting a tone shift from previous years. While demand for oil and gas remains robust, there are signs all around the conference that the traditional oil industry is changing, and it’s all about investing in new climate technologies. POLITICO’s Matt Daily breaks down the vibe shift within the oil industry on climate tech. Plus, the Interior Department expects its final five-year offshore leasing plan in December.
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Plagued by delays and cost issues, the only nuclear power plant under construction in the U.S. is moving closer to startup. The two reactors being built by Southern Co’s Georgia Power are projected to produce emission-free electricity for half a million homes and businesses once complete. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the major development. Plus, the Biden administration’s EPA is at odds with the agency’s Inspector General over Trump-era changes to an assessment of PFAS.
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The House GOP is preparing a massive new energy bill. Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hopeful the bill will unite his sometimes fractured party, whose members touted many of the energy-related proposals on the campaign trail. But, passage of the bill will not be easy.
The package includes both long-time ideological priorities, such as boosting drilling on federal lands, as well as an opening bid to ease permitting of energy projects, a policy area of bipartisan interest. But since the Republicans hold such a slim majority, moving the bill to the finish could prove tricky. Politico’s Josh Siegel breaks down the key points in the bill, and the challenges McCarthy could face ahead of the legislation hitting the floor at the end of March.
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President Joe Biden’s agenda to green the nation’s economy relies on a simple pitch: creating good-paying jobs for Americans. However, there is one big issue: there might not be enough American workers to fill them. The labor reality puts pressure on the Biden administration to tackle the nation’s immigration system, which has long been a target of GOP demands.
POLITICO’s Zach Colman breaks down what immigration policy challenges the Biden administration could face, the high stakes for his green jobs agenda, and what this means for his re-election. Plus, Sen. Joe Manchin signaled he will not back Biden's nominee for an Interior Department assistant secretary, in yet another clash with the White House over the future of energy policy.
Republican-led states are embracing chemical recycling, a high-temperature plastic melting process that’s criticized by environmentalists. The GOP approach is allowing them to financially benefit off Democrat-led states that recycle more plastic waste. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the red-blue divide over recycling. Plus, Holtec International is pursuing a separate DOE lifeline to restart its Michigan nuclear facility.
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Rep. Garret Graves proposed legislation on Tuesday to overhaul the rules for environment reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act for energy infrastructure. The pitch would form the backbone of a larger legislative energy package that House Republicans are planning to introduce in March. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the GOP permitting reform efforts, and why they will (once again) face an uphill legislative battle. Plus, EPA says it will propose allowing year-round sales of gasoline blends containing 15 percent ethanol in several Midwestern states.
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Community groups in North Carolina are suing EPA Administrator Michael Regan for failing to require sufficient testing of PFAS chemicals contaminating water, air, and blood. The lawsuit poses a significant test for Regan, who grew up in North Carolina and has promised to hold polluters accountable in marginalized communities. Annie Snider breaks down the lawsuit, EPA's response, and what this means for Regan's environmental justice promises. Plus, an EPA watchdog slammed the agency’s wood heater program in a new report.
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The initial rollout of a low-income tax credit program under the Inflation Reduction Act has some solar developers concerned it will be difficult to expand solar power into low-income communities - a Biden administration environmental justice priority. But community solar advocates are rejecting those concerns and applauding the Treasury Department’s approach. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains the divide in the solar sector. Plus, the Department of Energy is offering a conditional $375 million loan for the construction of a first-of-its-kind lithium-ion battery recycling facility in North America.
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The National Transportation Safety Board put out an initial report last week about what caused the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that has triggered a massive cleanup. POLITICO’s Tanya Snyder breaks down the report, why this train derailment has caused partisan finger pointing, and how the Department of Transportation might be scrutinized moving forward. Plus, the Department of Energy is exploring a plan to offer a government endorsement for natural gas that meets a minimum standard for cleanliness.
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When Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, Moscow thought it could intimidate Kyiv’s European allies through energy blackmail. But that strategy has actually backfired because of America’s growing energy role in Europe’s economy and the changing global energy landscape. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how the energy world has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine. Plus, President Joe Biden nominated former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head the World Bank.
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The Biden administration’s ambitious green transition is facing a labor crunch despite the incentives included in Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act. So far, clean energy companies have announced 100,000 clean energy job openings since the law was passed, but the construction and manufacturing sectors are already short hundreds of thousands of workers. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why the green transition has a labor problem and how industry is responding. Plus, the Interior Department proposed the first ever Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease sale.
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The Biden administration has a new opportunity to reshape the World Bank after David Malpass announced he would step down as president last week. President Joe Biden is expected to name a president who will push the World Bank to focus more on climate change and other global challenges. However, the administration’s path to installing the bank’s next leader won’t be as easy as it has been in the past. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down Biden’s window to redefine the World Bank. Plus, EPA orders Norfolk Southern to pay for train crash clean-up.
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, announced a suite of executive orders and regulatory actions last week that raised the bar much higher for the state’s climate ambitions, including the most aggressive clean energy target of any large state and a ban on the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down the suite of New Jersey’s climate ambitions – and whether they are feasible. Plus, EPA reinstated an Obama-era regulation that significantly curbed mercury emissions.
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Government regulators and industry officials are debating how to secure the nation’s power grid against physical attacks, which have surged to a decade-high peak. Those discussions come as Democrats and climate change advocates press to expand the use of electricity and shift the nation’s energy consumption to renewables. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the different strategies and factors officials are considering. Plus, EPA administrator Michael Regan promises results after the Norfolk Southern train crash in Ohio.
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On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced an agreement with Tesla that would open portions of its EV charging network to other carmakers’ electric vehicles. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down how the deal got done and why the White House hopes a more expansive network of EV charging stations will support its green tech goals. Plus, World Bank chief David Malpass announced he is leaving in June, months after a fumbling interview in which he seemed to cast doubt on climate change science.
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On Tuesday, the Biden administration unveiled details of the new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which will distribute $27 billion dollars in grants to meet the needs of low-income and minority communities that often face the worst effects of pollution. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the fund’s details and how it targets a Biden campaign promise. Plus, EU officials met with executives from US and European LNG companies to help European member countries meet their natural gas needs.
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Republicans are expressing concerns that President Biden’s climate policies could end up benefiting companies tied to China. The incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are pushing America away from fossil fuels too quickly, they argue, which means using China’s clean energy supply chain. Democrats counter that those laws are aimed at building up the U.S. manufacturing base to ease the country’s dependence on China’s sector. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino analyze the GOP’s strategy and what experts say about China’s role in the American clean energy transition. Plus, the Treasury Department issues guidance on climate law incentives for low-income and coal communities.
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The state of Nevada wants to develop an electric vehicle ecosystem — from mining critical minerals to the actual manufacturing of the vehicles. And that vision is something the Biden administration is heavily investing in. E&E News reporter David Ferris breaks down Nevada’s vision and why the Biden administration is supporting it. Plus, EPA is delivering another $1 billion in Superfund spending from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
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The Biden administration is hitting the road to tout the Inflation Reduction Act ahead of a potential reelection campaign. But according to polls, the law remains relatively unknown to most Americans. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how the Biden administration plans to increase awareness. Plus, the Energy Department is granting a $2 billion loan for electric vehicle battery materials.
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Chinese state-owned companies are investing billions of dollars near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest oil transitways. Some Western interests fear that China’s buildup could lay the groundwork for a future military presence in the region. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why China’s commercial investment in the Middle East is causing national security worries for the U.S. Plus, a California lawmaker is restarting an effort to expand the state’s participation in the western regional energy grid.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler is reportedly considering scaling back the historic 'climate risk disclosure' rule, which would require large companies to disclose the carbon emissions from their supply chain. POLITICO’s Declan Harty breaks down the potential legal backlash if the rule is approved as is, why the SEC might soften the rule, and how environmental advocates might react if the regulation is scaled back. Plus, the International Energy Agency says growth in renewables will help stabilize emissions from the power sector — but not fast enough to meet climate goals.
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Last week, the seven Western states that rely on the Colorado River failed to find consensus on a water conservation plan, leading to a potential intervention by the Biden administration to avoid a water and power catastrophe. POLITICO’s Annie Snider unpacks the tricky politics of the water dispute and how it may mirror future political battles over adapting to climate change. Plus, racially-motivated extremists have been charged for plotting an attack on Baltimore's power grid.
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The European Commission unveiled the Green Deal Industrial Plan last week in hopes of countering America’s Inflation Reduction Act amid fears the IRA could drive business across the Atlantic to the United States. However, the plan from the European Commission already faces major criticisms, including that Europe might be waging a subsidy race it can’t win. POLITICO Europe’s Sam Stolton breaks down Europe’s plan. Plus, the Treasury Department settles on a standard for EV tax credits that automakers were campaigning for.
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The federal government is investing billions of dollars into developing the carbon management sector. The US hopes to become a global leader in the tech that could become critical to fighting climate change rather than playing catch up like it did with wind and solar. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how the US is trying to win the carbon management race. Plus, the Energy Department says no taxpayer funding has been provided to companies for battery production operations in China.
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Puerto Rico’s 100% renewable energy target is attainable, according to a new study by the Department of Energy. But the island’s residents are nervous that a new contract with natural gas company New Fortress Energy will jeopardize chances of reaching that goal. New Fortress Energy will take over the island’s power plants system, and residents – who are already wary of more privatization of the power system – worry the company isn’t committed to greening its grid. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down how Puerto Rico’s power privatization deal casts a shadow over its renewable energy goals. Plus, the Biden administration advanced the proposed ConocoPhillips Willow oil project in Alaska.
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The Environmental Protection Agency used a rare authority on Monday to effectively veto the development of Pebble Mine, a proposed copper and gold mine in a remote region of southwest Alaska that has been fought over by mining interests, Alaska Natives and environmentalists for decades. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down EPA’s decision and the reaction. Plus, Exxon Mobil warns of a possible fuel price surge this year.
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A string of whale deaths along the New York and New Jersey coasts are increasing tensions between environmental groups, energizing Republicans and threatening the development of the offshore wind industry. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down the controversy. Plus, a new government watchdog report found that the Tennessee Valley Authority needs to step up its efforts to manage climate-related risks.
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House Republicans passed a messaging bill on Friday intended to limit President Joe Biden’s ability to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. And though the bill will likely not make it past the Senate or Biden, the legislation is part of a broader GOP effort to attack the White House’s energy and climate policies. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino break down the GOP’s messaging effort and what’s next for the House Republican energy agenda. Plus, FERC streamlined environmental reviews for three fossil fuel projects - marking the first decisive move on natural gas infrastructure under acting chair Willie Phillips.
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On Wednesday, Sen. Joe Manchin proposed legislation that would delay implementing new tax credits for electric vehicles until strict new battery and domestic sourcing requirements are put in place. Manchin’s legislation adds to broader tensions over the EV tax credits, as foreign allies are critical of the program. POLITICO’s Tanya Snyder breaks down Manchin’s stance and whether his bill will receive broader support in Congress. Plus, the Biden administration banned mining in over 225,000 acres of Minnesota wilderness for the next 20 years, dealing a blow to a planned copper mine.
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Grid operator PJM Interconnection's efforts to fix what it believes to be an error in its December auction is now dividing regulators, consumer advocates and power providers. PJM believed power prices for customers were artificially inflated, so it decided to delay posting the auction results and asked federal regulators to allow it to change the auction rules. But critics say that move could generate a potential windfall for power producers. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the messy fight. Plus, EPA rejected applications to keep unlined coal ash ponds open at six power plants.
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America’s energy transition away from fossil fuels is producing economic losers. In Pennsylvania, those losses are largely because of the state’s unique tax code. Pennsylvania is quickly transitioning from coal mining to natural gas drilling, but the state is losing tax revenue as a result. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down coal country’s bumpy transition. Plus, New York’s grid operator is warning developers to stop lobbying to win a lucrative Long Island transmission project.
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A new POLITICO analysis found that roughly two-thirds of major clean energy projects announced since the Inflation Reduction Act went into law are located in districts whose Republican lawmakers opposed the legislation. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act sparked billions of dollars in investment flowing to red districts. Plus, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said President Joe Biden would veto new SPR legislation from House Republicans expected this week.
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Under acting chair Willie Phillips, FERC could move to consider the climate and environmental justice impacts of projects the agency approves, including fossil fuel infrastructure. But that’s a direction Senator Joe Manchin doesn’t like, which is a major reason why former FERC chair Richard Glick didn’t get a re-confirmation hearing last year. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down FERC’s direction under Phillips and Manchin’s looming influence. Plus, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has officially approved the first advanced small nuclear reactor design in the United States.
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On Thursday, top Biden administration officials attended the groundbreaking of Ten West Link, a major Arizona transmission project, which could be a model for the shift toward renewables and how future lines can make it through the difficult permitting process. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse and James Bikales discuss the importance of Ten West Link and its potential impact on future transmission projects. Plus, environmental advocates sue the Biden administration for approving a proposed oil export terminal in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Europe is faring better than anyone expected in its energy war with Russia -- and President Vladimir Putin's attempt to leverage his country’s vast gas and oil resources is actually beginning to look like a losing strategy. POLITICO’s Charlie Cooper breaks down how, so far, Europe has managed to keep the lights and heat on without Russia. Plus, New FERC chair Willie Phillips is pledging a transmission push in line with President Joe Biden’s climate goals.
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The Biden administration isn't proposing a federal ban on gas stoves but that didn’t stop conservative pundits and lawmakers from expressing alarm about such a move in the latest fight in the culture wars. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down why this gas stove issue started, and what the right’s gas stove freakout is really about. Plus, the Interior Department is shaking up which of its agencies will manage renewable energy responsibilities.
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Last week, the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office conditionally agreed to provide a $700 million loan to a controversial lithium mining project in Nevada. The site would extract critical minerals crucial to meeting President Joe Biden’s clean energy goals, but has drawn significant environmental concerns. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the debate over the project and why the loan office is expected to be a major oversight focus of the GOP-controlled House. Plus, FERC is expected to vote on a final rule to strengthen utility cybersecurity standards.
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On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed legislation with strong bipartisan support aimed at preventing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve from being shipped to China. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Ben Lefebvre discuss the legislation’s bipartisan appeal, prospects in the Senate, impact on China, and how it fits into the GOP’s energy priorities in the new Congress. Plus, the Biden administration plans to update offshore renewable energy regulations.
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Since President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, clean energy companies like Q Cells are pouring billions of dollars into investments to build out the sector’s domestic manufacturing. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down what’s going on in the sector and why it’s still facing supply constraints. Plus, the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission disavowed chatter about a national gas stove ban.
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On Tuesday, the Biden administration released a plan to guide the U.S. to eliminate carbon emissions from the transportation sector, the leading emitter of U.S. greenhouse gasses warming the planet, by 2050. That blueprint includes spending billions of public dollars to expand the use of electric vehicles and low-carbon fuels. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the details of the administration’s plan and its challenges. Plus, President Joe Biden appointed Elizabeth Klein to lead the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, which has drawn criticism from Republicans and some Democrats for its lack of oil lease sales.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hardly seen as an advocate for climate change policy, but he’s been more open to addressing the issue than many others in the GOP. And the concessions he made to House conservatives last week to secure his new role are likely to complicate any future party-line energy package. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino and Josh Siegel discuss what’s in store. Plus, a new study concludes that human-driven climate change contributed to drought in the western United States.
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The EPA has proposed lowering the annual average soot exposure limit, predicting such a move would yield tens of billions of dollars per year in public health benefits. But the proposal, which would overturn a Trump-era decision that left the regulation unchanged, is already drawing criticism from industry, even though it fell short of environmentalists' expectations. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén reports.
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The Biden administration has named FERC commissioner Willie Phillips as interim chair of the commission, a decision that isn’t without controversy. Environmental justice groups and renewable industry interests have long lobbied for the more progressive FERC commissioner Allison Clements to be named chair. Phillips, the more moderate choice, is viewed by some environmental groups as too accommodating to utilities and gas companies. POLITICO’s Cat Morehouse explains the impact Biden’s decision to elevate Phillips — even temporarily — could have on FERC’s agenda.
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Before 2022 came to a close, the Treasury Department released new rules regarding electric vehicle tax credits offered in the Inflation Reduction Act. The law contained “Made in America” requirements that rankled the European Union and other trading partners, who said the provisions would disadvantage their EV manufacturers and other clean tech industries. The Biden Administration is now showing some flexibility in how it will implement the revised EV tax credits, but it may not be enough to satisfy critics. POLITICO’s Doug Palmer reports.
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Ever since Congress passed the Clean Water Act more than fifty years ago, the EPA, the White House and the Supreme Court have wrestled over what legally constitutes “Waters of the United States.” This past Friday, the Biden administration finalized a rule to expand protections from the Clean Water Act nationwide, but the Supreme Court’s decision in an upcoming case could complicate the situation. POLITICO’s Annie Snider reports.
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People are shooting, sabotaging and vandalizing the nation’s power system at a pace unseen in at least a decade, according to DOE data analyzed by POLITICO. Pro’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the alarming trend and how federal regulators are responding, especially as the Biden administration and Congress seek to expand the power grid to accommodate renewable energy and electric vehicles.
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Geothermal energy — the technology that harnesses the heat beneath the Earth’s crust — is poised for growth due to an influx of federal funding, advances in technology, state incentives and interest from the Biden administration and the oil and gas sector. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down why geothermal energy is drawing fresh interest now and the different regulatory, financial and technological obstacles it still faces. Plus, the Senate passed a $1.7 trillion government funding bill on Thursday, sending the package to the House for approval today ahead of a midnight deadline.
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On Monday, an influential New York panel adopted a road map of climate and clean energy measures designed tohelp the state meet its ambitious green goals. But several concerns remain about the implementation of New York’s plan. POLITICO’s Marie French breaks down the state’s new climate effort and unanswered questions. Plus, environmental groups are suing the Interior Department to stop the planned Cook Inlet oil lease sale.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s aggressive policies to transition off fossil fuels are posing a growing threat to the state’s oil industry – and a new tax on refining is the latest front in the battle. But the industry says it isn’t giving up without a fight. POLITICO’s Wes Venteicher breaks down why Newsom and the oil industry are on a major collision course. Plus, inside the energy and climate toplines in the $1.7 trillion year-end omnibus spending package released by senior lawmakers early Tuesday.
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European officials have been critical of the clean energy subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act. But that criticism has raised eyebrows in Washington, where officials say the law does exactly what Europe has long pressed the United States to do: get serious about fighting climate change. POLITICO’s Karl Mathiesen breaks down the European outrage over the IRA, America’s response, and how the legislation could actually influence European decarbonization policies. Plus, a new proposal from the Department of Energy aims to strengthen efficiency standards for lightbulbs.
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Oil and chemical companies are investing in chemical recycling, aided by favorable laws passed primarily by GOP-controlled state legislatures. These companies say the technology can help address the country’s plastics crisis by increasing recycling rates and reducing the amount of waste dumped into landfills and polluting the world’s waterways. But environmental groups argue that the pollutants released by the process could be dangerous enough to negate any potential benefits. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the pros and cons of chemical recycling. Plus, the Biden administration is set to start refilling Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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On Thursday, FERC Chair Richard Glick said he will depart the agency at the end of the year when the Senate adjourns. Glick’s long-anticipated exit will leave behind a 2-2 deadlock on the commission, which could delay progress on the agency’s ambitious transmission agenda and impact consideration of environmental justice and climate change factors in the permitting process. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why Glick is leaving and how it impacts FERC. Plus, Senator Joe Manchin's permitting push suffered a final defeat in a Senate vote Thursday.
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Nine east coast states on Monday released a plan to create a fund that would compensate fishing interests for losses related to offshore wind development. These fishing interests are worried that the wind farms will hurt their profitability and create more competition. But some states like New York and New Jersey — along with the Biden administration — are hoping to use the clean energy generated from these wind farms as part of their ambitious plans to combat climate change. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down the plan and what’s at stake if it falls apart. Plus, California is poised to cut incentives for rooftop solar today.
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After decades of research, US scientists can now create a nuclear fusion reaction that produces more energy than the reaction requires. The breakthrough means that decades from now, nuclear fusion could become a source of clean, inexpensive energy that doesn’t create long-lived radioactive waste or worsen global warming. However, the technology still faces many obstacles to commercial use, namely money. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Josh Siegel break down what to know about DOE’s experiment and how lawmakers are reacting. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vows to vote on a permitting proposal as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act.
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Last month, New York passed the first partial ban on cryptocurrency mining in the nation, which is sending ripple effects throughout the digital currency industry and also encouraging environmentalists to push for similar measures across the nation. POLITICO’s Marie French breaks down the ban and what it means for New York, environmentalists and the industry overall. Plus, a new report from EPA says the average fuel economy of 2021 model vehicles sold in the U.S. remained flat as purchases of less efficient vehicles have ramped up.
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European and Asian allies are furious at the Biden administration for being cut out of the lucrative U.S. tax credits for electric vehicles. While President Joe Biden has promised to address the situation, he’s pretty limited in what he can do. And congressional Democrats say they have no regrets. POLITICO’s Steven Overly breaks down why Democrats are unrepentant as US trading partners fume over the EV credits. Plus, the House Oversight Committee has accused oil companies of ‘lying’ about climate actions.
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After Democrats failed for a second time to pass permitting reforms, finger pointing on the Hill is in full swing. Democrats blame the GOP for the latest collapse and argue that they offered significant compromises to broker a deal. But, those compromises weren’t enough for Republicans, especially regarding transmission. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why transmission was a sticking point in permitting negotiations for Democrats and Republicans. Plus, Special Climate Envoy John Kerry said people are “exploiting” the war in Ukraine and the surge in energy prices this year to push for more fossil fuel use.
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For the second time in three months, Democratic leaders tried and failed to pass energy permitting reform, this time in an ill-fated attempt to attach it to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the latest effort than foundered in the face of Republican and progressive opposition to the measure, and what’s next. Plus, the Biden administration’s third offshore wind auction and first-ever off the West Coast raked in over $757 million in bids.
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For months, the United States and European Union have tried to work out a solution over the new electric vehicle tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act that European officials argue threatens their auto industry, which is already struggling with high energy costs and the possibility of a recession. POLITICO’s Doug Palmer breaks down the chances that the European Union and United States can work out the EV dispute by the new year. Plus, the Interior Department has agreed to conduct a new environmental review of a Trump-era oil lease sale in California.
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The European Union, United States and G-7 nations are trying to squeeze Russia’s massive fossil fuel revenue through newly-enacted sanctions to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. The European Union’s ban on the import of seaborne Russian crude oil went into effect on Monday, along with a $60-a-barrel price cap on Russian oil shipped to the rest of the world. POLITICO Europe’s Chief UK Correspondent Charlie Cooper breaks down the latest Russian sanctions, how Moscow is privately and publicly responding, and how these moves could impact the energy markets. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency has proposed closing a reporting loophole for PFAS chemicals.
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On Friday, the Commerce Department said four Chinese solar companies were routing products through Southeast Asian countries in order to evade tariffs. The investigation has worried solar companies in the U.S. that fear they won’t get the imported panels they need for their projects, but Commerce’s findings included key exceptions that could blunt the short-term impact on the sector. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down Commerce’s decision. Plus, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit sent a transmission case back to FERC in a win for renewables.
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FERC Chair Richard Glick recused himself from a major clean energy orderthis week, signaling he may be leaving his position at the regulatoryagency. Former commissioners and agency officials have told POLITICOthat the recusal could be driven by a desire to avoid conflicts ofinterest with potential future endeavors. Glick was renominated to FERCby President Joe Biden after his term expired in June, but has notreceived a Senate hearing amid opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin.POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Catherine Morehouse discuss the recusal, thepossibility of Manchin changing his mind and how other Democrats arereacting to a potential FERC split. Plus, a New Jersey town received thefirst grant from a new FEMA program to reduce flood risk. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Retiring Rep. Fred Upton has been a major player in the energy andclimate space for years, previously chairing the powerful House Energyand Commerce Committee and soon leaving behind a record of bipartisanlegislation. The Michigan Republican sat down with POLITICO Energy‘sJosh Siegel to reflect on Upton’s 36-year tenure in the House, what hethinks about the current energy crisis and what a GOP-led House could doon energy policy. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Rep. Fred Upton represents Michigan’s 6th congressional district inCongress.Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Starting next year, Congress will need to pass the farm bill, a large funding bill renewed every five years that has a major impact on the agriculture industry and farmers' livelihoods. Democrats are fighting to make farming more climate-friendly - a proposition Republicans are likely to reject. A farming practice called regenerative agriculture might satisfy both parties’ interests. POLITICO’s Garrett Downs explains regenerative agriculture and its bipartisan appeal. Plus, the Treasury Department has unveiled labor guidance for companies seeking clean energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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While billions of new federal tax dollars are earmarked to help people leave climate vulnerable areas, a POLITICO investigation found that those programs often fail because of inconsistencies and bureaucracy. But Washington needs to create a solution soon since the impact of natural disasters on real estate, public infrastructure, and insurance is increasing. POLITICO’s Zack Colman discusses how the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma has tried to mitigate the risk and if the federal government is ready to confront how climate change is impacting housing. Plus, the Interior Department proposed a new rule aimed at reducing the venting and flaring of methane from oil and gas production on federal lands.
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Puerto Rico’s fragile power system, which is still recovering from multiple hurricanes and years of electricity problems, faces important deadlines this week that could determine which entities are responsible for restoring the grid. POLITICO’S Gloria Gonzalez breaks down how the grid operator and Puerto Rico’s government are responding, and why the island’s power grid faces an uncertain future.
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Beneath the northeastern Minnesota woods lie massive deposits of copper, nickel and cobalt that the Twin Metals company wants to mine. Mining those critical minerals would help the clean energy industry grow to meet the Biden administration’s climate change goals. But the administration has rejected plans to build the mine because of risks to the environmentally sensitive site – a decision that has drawn charges of hypocrisy from Republicans. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the politics behind the stalled Minnesota mining project. Plus, the Biden administration has approved an oil export terminal in the Gulf of Mexico over some local environmental and public health concerns.
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Last week, California’s air quality regulation agency laid out steps for the state to reach carbon neutrality by 2045 that lean on clean energy, driving, carbon capture, and forestry. However, state officials have acknowledged that some of those goals are potentially unreachable, and environmental groups have argued that the plan isn't doing enough. POLITICO’s Camille von Kaenel breaks down the takeaways from California's new climate plan and what greens are asking for. Plus, EPA has floated a significant increase to the contested social cost of carbon.
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The United Nations climate change conference, COP27, finished Sunday with a historic deal to create a global loss and damage fund. That new pool of money would be collected from richer nations that have historically contributed to climate change and distributed to countries that have already suffered irreversible climate damage. But, even though the agreement was considered a huge win, climate advocates still weren’t totally pleased since the final text also included a nod to natural gas. POLITICO Europe’s Karl Mathiesen breaks down his main takeaways from COP27, the details of this historic deal, and how climate advocates are reacting.
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The Environmental Protection Agency announced on Thursday that a troubled oil refinery on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, which shut down last year after raining oil droplets on the island's majority-Black residents, may take years to meet new permitting requirements to restart operations. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the backstory of the plant, what EPA says needs to be done before it can restart, and the Biden administration’s environmental justice concerns. Plus, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation says that the U.S. power grid faces 'unprecedented' reliability risks this winter.
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At the climate change talks in Egypt on Wednesday, the European Union signaled openness to discussing the creation of a new loss and damage fund. The fund, which developing nations have been calling for, would create a new pool of money to disburse to poor countries that have suffered irreversible climate damage. After the EU’s new stance, the spotlight is now on the United States, which has been less clear on its position. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the state of negotiations for the loss and damage fund and if the European Union’s new stance shifts the momentum. Plus, EPA’s watchdog has launched two probes into the Jackson water crisis. And, Ukraine has warned its allies that it may not be able to recover from more Russian attacks on the country’s energy systems.
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With Democrats controlling the Senate and Republicans likely holding a majority in the House during the next term of Congress, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and host Josh Siegel discuss 4 main energy policy areas to watch for: permitting, oversight, smaller opportunities for bipartisan collaboration, and the fight over Biden’s climate regulatory agenda. Plus, New York is considering a cap-and-invest program to meet its 2050 emissions target.
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If Republicans win a narrow majority in the House as expected, a select group of GOP lawmakers will wield significant power as committee chairs for the next two years. According to their own words, those House Republicans plan to conduct a lot of oversight of Democrats’ energy and climate spending, the Biden administration’s green policies, and the Cabinet officials implementing them. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down what House GOP committee chairs plan to do and the actual impact on the administration. Plus, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s newest regulator says the U.S. cannot ignore its nuclear waste problem as it looks to build new plants to help solve the climate crisis.
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On Friday, President Joe Biden boasted how his administration has taken “unprecedented” climate actions at home and abroad during a speech at COP27 in Egypt. But officials from developing countries remain skeptical that the United States will be able to deliver on the president’s pledges, with Biden facing an unsettled political situation at home following last week’s midterm elections. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the president’s climate message to the world, new actions he announced and what skeptics are saying. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to sharply curb methane leaks from the oil and gas sector calls for more inspections and tightened restrictions to reduce flaring of the gas.
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West Virginia Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chair, won’t hold a hearing this year on the nomination of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Richard Glick. Glick can still serve until the end of the year, but Manchin’s decision could deal a potentially major blow to FERC, a regulatory body that’s crucial to President Joe Biden’s climate agenda. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down Manchin’s decision and its impact on FERC and Biden’s green goals. Plus, Trump Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, whose tenure was plagued with scandals, will represent Montana in Congress next year.
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In order to pass new energy permitting rules, Republicans will need to consider whether to work with Democrats in the lame-duck Congress or push their own plan in the next term if they succeed in taking control of the House. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the paths forward for permitting legislation and why Republicans may not seek a compromise. Plus, environmental groups are calling on Democrats to press ahead with ambitious climate policies after they outperformed expectations in the midterm elections.
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Far right or populist leaders across the world have co-opted climate change and made it part of their culture wars. They say the ongoing energy crisis was exacerbated by international institutions and green policies being promoted at global climate conferences like COP27. That’s alarmed green advocates, who say populism poses a major threat to addressing global warming. POLITICO’s Matt Daily breaks down the far right’s message and who is buying into it. Plus, it’s still unclear after Tuesday’s midterm elections who will control both the House and Senate.
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COP27, the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, kicked off on Sunday, and the U.S. appears to be showing a new willingness to pay loss and damage to nations already suffering from the ravages of climate change. But the stance appears to be predicated on one big caveat: China should also contributes, since it’s the leading greenhouse gas emitter and is expected to be so for decades. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why the U.S. is now willing to pay climate reparations and what climate vulnerable countries are demanding. Plus, it’s Election Day and here’s what to expect for energy policy if Republicans take the House back.
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Consumers across the country are footing the bill for billions of dollars in transmission upgrades. And yet, many state regulators have little insight into how that money is actually being spent, particularly regarding local and small transmission projects. That’s leading FERC and utilities to clash about how much oversight there should be. POLITICO’S Catherine Morehouse breaks down why regulators are starting to pay more attention to how small power lines are built and the implications for U.S. consumers. Plus, Canada has teased two new clean technology tax credits in response to the Inflation Reduction Act.
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COP27 kicks off Sunday in Egypt, where countries will dig into climate finance, reparations and impactful green commitments at the annual UN summit. POLITICO’s Zack Colman recaps where things stand after last year's climate conference and the major upcoming themes to expect in this year’s negotiations. Plus, a new report from the Government Accountability Office rebuked EPA and DOE over its small refiner biofuel exemptions.
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New Jersey environmental regulators released a flood rule last week that shows the state is trying to balance construction interests and environmental concerns. It aims to beef up building standards to protect communities and better prepare for extreme weather. But it also includes an exemption for the state’s Department of Transportation, New Jersey’s largest builder. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down how construction and green interests are colliding in New Jersey. Plus, U.S. clean power growth slides to lowest level in three years, according to new data from the American Clean Power Association.
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Republicans have blamed President Joe Biden for the jump in gasoline prices that have plagued drivers this year. But a POLITICO review of federal data shows that compared to the early months of the Trump administration, Biden’s Interior Department has approved new oil and gas wells at a far faster clip produced more crude oil over the same period. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down that data. Plus, Republican members on the Federal Elections Commission blocked it from sanctioning a Russian-funded Texas energy company for campaign donations to Louisiana lawmakers.
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As the November midterm elections approach, Republicans are predicted to take back the House and potentially the Senate. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel discusses what House GOP lawmakers might prioritize in terms of energy policy and the broader limits the party faces. Plus, President Joe Biden urged Congress on Monday to hike taxes on oil and gas companies' record profits but did not endorse a specific proposal.
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Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are rattled because of a recent energy trend: Chinese energy companies snapping up American natural gas exports, purchasing nearly half the cargoes that U.S. companies agreed to ship in the last year. And some of those companies are actually working against U.S. interests. POLITICO’s Gavin Bade breaks down why lawmakers are growing more concerned, what they are proposing to do, and how this trend could potentially fuel a new clash between the two global powers. Plus, the Interior Department is moving to cut Colorado River deliveries next year.
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Biden administration officials are holding several meetings over next several days with European energy officials to discuss two major topics: how to keep energy flowing to Europe and how to ease growing tensions about the United States’ role as the continent’s leading gas supplier. While Europe has turned to the U.S. to help with its energy needs after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the continent is wary of relying on U.S. supplies. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses why these meetings are being held and what both the United States and Europe hope to accomplish. Plus, the International Energy Agency’s new landmark report says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks a ‘turning point’ for global fossil fuel demand and could accelerate the world’s green transition.
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Senate Democrats have privately urged SEC chairman Gary Gensler to consider additional feedback on a variety of regulations that are making Wall Street nervous. That includes the commission’s climate risk rule, which would require companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and be held accountable for their climate promises. POLITICO’s Declan Harty breaks down why moderate Democrats are pushing the commission to slow down and what might happen next with the climate risk disclosure rule. Plus, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company’s electric vehicles will qualify for full federal tax credits within three years.
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A group of congressional Democrats is calling on JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo to stop working with the conservative State Financial Officers Foundation, which Democratic lawmakers say spreads misinformation about sustainable and green investing. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman discusses why this issue is attracting attention from Democrats, how influential the foundation has been across the country and the response from banks as they navigate accusations about their ESG policies from Democrats and Republicans. Plus, Special Climate Envoy John Kerry and his Chinese counterpart have directly communicated in recent days but climate talks between the countries remain in “limbo.”
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The trade relationship between the United States and South Korea is under new pressure as the Biden administration implements its tax credits for electric vehicles from the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. POLITICO’s Steven Overly discusses how the domestic production and content portions of those credits is angering South Korea and how the Biden administration is responding. Plus, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rejected a challenge by environmentalists to the agency’s August decision to give the embattled Mountain Valley Pipeline more time to complete construction.
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Americans should brace for steep winter power bills as demand for natural gas has spiked globally, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why the Biden administration has limited options to lower those bills. Plus, the state of Missouri loses its challenge to President Joe Biden’s social cost of carbon.
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Democrats on the campaign trail are blasting oil companies for high gasoline prices and accusing Republicans of being too cozy with Big Oil. But that messaging strategy is overshadowing Democrats’ major legislative achievement this Congress: the $369 billion climate bill that President Joe Biden signed into law just two months ago. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the reasons for that strategy, whether it’s effective and how Republicans are responding. Plus, EPA has proposed a new rule that will reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons, a group of chemicals that are significant contributors to global warming, by 40 percent.
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The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that its continuing to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an effort to bring down gas prices before the November midterm elections. But the administration is holding back on more dramatic and riskier actions while also facing criticism over gas prices from Republicans. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the White House’s latest moves. Plus, the Biden administration announced $2.8 billion in grant awards to support domestic electric vehicle battery production.
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Minnesota’s grid regulator and the state utility, Xcel Energy, are at odds over a $197 million proposal to build out hundreds of electric vehicle charging stations across the state. This battle is seen as the first big test case for whether EV charging stations should be in public or private hands. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse talks about why regulators put the brakes on the proposal and the broader implications this fight may have as the nation looks to transition away from fossil fuel-burning vehicles. Plus, the Biden administration is expected to tap oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve again ahead of the midterm elections.
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The recent controversial remarks from the World Bank’s president David Malpass, in which he repeatedly dodged questions about climate science, may have given climate advocates and several western countries an opening to force the institution to adopt stronger green policies. But some countries, particularly in Africa, are skeptical of those changes. POLITICO’s Zack Colman discusses issues raised by the Malpass episode, and how the World Bank is defending itself. Plus, two House committees are probing Mississippi’s water spending amid allegations that the Republican-led state withheld resources from the predominantly Black city of Jackson.
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Last month, when Hurricanes Ian and Fiona made landfall, they knocked out power for 2.7 million people in Florida along with the entire island of Puerto Rico. But residents who relied specifically on solar power during the storms say their systems performed well and were critical to keeping the lights on. That success could help solar supporters dealing with regulatory and legislative battles around the country. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino and Catherine Morehouse discuss why solar power flourished during these recent storms, how industry is reacting, and the political challenges solar power still faces in Florida and Puerto Rico. Plus, the White House is expected to announce additional action this week to help bring down gas prices.
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It’s been almost a decade since Hurricane Sandy devastated several Northeastern states, causing nearly $82 billion in damages and over 100 deaths. And according to a new report, New York City, which was one of the hardest hit places, has only spent nearly a quarter of the $15 billion it received in emergency relief. POLITICO’s Danielle Muoio Dunn breaks down why the recovery efforts in New York are taking so long and what city officials are recommending to not only recover but also prepare for the next storm. Plus, FERC Chair Richard Glick says he's optimistic he'll get a confirmation hearing by the end of the year because of reassurances from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the White House.
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Former Trump Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, who departed the administration under a cloud of ethics scandals, has struggled to pull away in a three-way Montana race for a House seat. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses why this congressional race is unique, what’s working in Zinke’s favor, and how his challengers have brought his record into the spotlight. Plus, the Interior Department has launched a new Colorado River drought spending initiative.
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Gas prices have climbed sharply in California, with Gov. Gavin Newsom calling a special session of the state legislature to consider a windfall profit tax on oil companies in response. POLITICO’s California Playbook author Lara Korte breaks down why prices are increasing in California and the likelihood of a windfall profit tax. Plus, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sparked controversy on Tuesday by saying that he always knew Russian President Vladimir Putin would weaponize energy, despite Scholz’s past defense of the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
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Last week, California offered to voluntarily cut its use of Colorado River water in exchange for federal money. California is the largest user of the river so the move could potentially reenergize negotiations among the seven states that rely on its water. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the impact of California’s proposed cuts, if the plan could actually help set the stage for a deal, and how the Biden administration might impact negotiations. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency says lead emissions from small aircraft pose a threat, signaling the first step toward regulation.
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After nearly 100 days of declining prices at the pump, domestic gas prices are rising due to refinery outages and damage from Hurricane Ian. And that trend might continue because of OPEC’s decision to cut oil production starting in November. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down how a potential rise in gas prices could impact the political strategy for Democrats and Republicans heading into the midterm elections. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to include EV charging under its upcoming RFS proposal.
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On Wednesday, OPEC announced one of the biggest cuts to oil production since the start of the pandemic: a 2 million-barrel per day cut to its target starting in November. The move threatens to push gasoline prices higher and disrupt the positive momentum Democrats and the Biden administration had enjoyed over the last couple months related to prices at the pump. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why OPEC is cutting oil production and how the Biden administration is responding. Plus, the Biden administration has kicked off the first formal step in the process of implementing Democrats’ historic climate and energy bill.
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The Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided billions of dollars to invest in the controversial carbon capture industry. And now, the industry is pouring money into hiring lobbyists. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down what the industry hopes to accomplish by staffing up, the well-connected insiders being hired, and the unsettled politics behind carbon capture itself. Plus, Virginia’s governor Glenn Youngkin wants the state to bet big on nuclear power.
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As Florida recovers from Hurricane Ian, Puerto Ricans still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona are pleading with the Biden administration to not forget the island. Power is still out for more than 100,000 Puerto Rican customers and remains unstable for those who have it. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down why Puerto Ricans fear being forgotten, the Biden administration’s response to Fiona so far and how the island’s residents hope the federal government can speed up its slow rebuilding efforts. Plus, the Supreme Court debates narrowing the Clean Water Act.
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As the Supreme Court begins a new term today, the justices are once again set to debate what bodies of water qualify for federal protections. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down how the outcome could impact industry, the environment and the powers of the Environmental Protection Agency. Plus, President Joe Biden signed a short-term government funding measure on Friday that helped avert a government shutdown and provides disaster relief, heating assistance for low-income families and aid to Ukraine.
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The wreckage caused by Hurricane Ian is poised to leave millions of Floridians without power, possibly for weeks. As utilities look to restore power and repair critical infrastructure, they also face a supply-chain crunch that threatens resiliency after climate disasters. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the state of Florida’s power system and how supply chain issues are impacting efforts to restore power. Plus, a new study finds that oil and gas producers are emitting more methane than previously thought because of flawed flaring.
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Earlier this week, Sen. Joe Manchin conceded defeat on his push to combine his energy permitting package with a short-term government funding bill. Though the bill might have died before it reached the Senate floor, some lawmakers and clean energy advocates are hopeful a compromise can be revived. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino discuss why Manchin backed off on his top priority and the remaining obstacles any future legislation faces. Plus, President Joe Biden on Wednesday warned oil companies against increasing gasoline prices as Hurricane Ian makes landfall in the United States.
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As Hurricane Ian spins toward Tampa Bay, the Gulf Coast may serve as a warning about expansive development in areas at risk for climate-fueled destruction. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why Tampa Bay is uniquely at risk of major destruction from Hurricane Ian and how the costs of climate disasters are accelerating. Plus, Senator Joe Manchin pulled his energy permitting legislation from a government spending bill on Tuesday after it looked like the measure wouldn’t pass.
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Last week, several Biden administration officials traveled to a major clean energy conference to deliver a message to industry executives and international energy leaders: start using the money from the Inflation Reduction Act and help the White House deliver on its international climate commitments. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down that message, the questions that remain about the legislation and how the White House views its international climate standing. Plus, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is urging Senate Republicans to vote no on advancing Sen. Joe Manchin’s permitting reform legislation as part of a government funding package.
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Sen. Joe Manchin's permitting bill unveiled last week significantly expands the powers of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, whose chairman he’s criticized in the past. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down how the bill elevates FERC’s authority while also helping Manchin’s own goals. Plus, the World Bank president says he will not resign after apologizing for his remarks on climate science.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
When heat waves hit California this month, grid operators asked customers to conserve power. And that strategy worked to prevent major blackouts. But experts say that solution is not sustainable in the long run. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the crucial questions facing grid operators on the demand side and how it could impact customers. Plus,
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Wednesday, the Senate voted to ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, delivering bipartisan climate action with industry support to reduce a potent greenhouse gas. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down why this measure received support from both sides of the aisle and how this move builds upon previous congressional action. Plus,
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi officially ended last week, but the problems that have plagued the majority-Black city’s drinking water system for years haven’t been solved. POLITICO’s Annie Snider and host Josh Siegel discuss the strategies that racial and environmental advocacy groups are considering to give the federal government greater control over the spending that’s now controlled by the state government. Plus, Senate Democrats are sticking with their contentious plan to include an energy permitting reform proposal in the upcoming short-term government funding bill.
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Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro.
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Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Sunday, Hurricane Fiona knocked out power for the 3 million residents in Puerto Rico. But the blackouts and grid problems are a recurring problem, and many residents are blaming their government and the company brought in to fix the power network. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the damage that Hurricane Fiona wrought to Puerto Rico’s power system, how the island is responding, and the impact on Puerto Rico’s ambitious renewable energy goals.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has an ambitious climate agenda led by the agency’s chairman, Richard Glick, who was renominated by President Joe Biden back in May. But the FERC chair still faces an uncertain future in the Senate. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains why Glick might be out as FERC chairman, his priorities if he does get another term, and how FERC’s murky leadership could derail U.S. climate goals.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Democrats tore into the fossil fuel industry and their representatives during a pair of House hearings on Wednesday and Thursday. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and host Josh Siegel discuss what Democrats hoped to accomplish with these hearings, some of the main takeaways, and how fossil fuel companies, their representatives and Republicans responded.
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
For months, the Biden administration has been working to avoid a possible railroad work stoppage that could cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars and disrupt the transportation of major energy commodities like coal and crude oil. POLITICO’s Tanya Snyder breaks down why this labor dispute is happening in the first place and how it could disrupt the domestic energy space.
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Tuesday, the Biden administration celebrated the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes $369 billion in clean energy and climate incentives. POLITICO’s Zack Colman takes us inside White House’s climate strategy and breaks down which team will implement the law’s provisions and Biden’s larger green agenda moving forward.
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
A Virginia utility company, Dominion Energy, has been seeking final approval to build the largest offshore wind farm in the United States during the last year. But the company is threatening to abandon the project since Virginia state regulators are trying to impose rules that ensure consumers wouldn't be responsible for higher-than-expected costs. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the dispute between the utility and state regulators, why this project is so unique, and how a possible compromise could impact offshore wind projects across the country.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Last week, the Department of Energy launched a plan to significantly cut the costs of new geothermal technology in an effort to expand the commercial adoption of the green power source. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains why geothermal energy resources have been largely untapped, how the Biden administration plans to expand its use, and which communities will most benefit from it.
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Wednesday, Federal Reserve regulatory czar Michael Barr announced that next year, the central bank will launch a pilot exercise that assesses how climate change might affect the nation’s financial system. POLITICO’s Victoria Guida breaks down the Fed’s plan and how it fits into the Biden administration’s climate agenda.
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Biden administration has revamped its climate team, promoting Ali Zaidi to national climate adviser after Gina McCarthy announced that she is leaving her post at the end of next week. John Podesta, a former climate adviser in the Obama administration, will also join as the senior adviser for clean energy innovation and implementation. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down Biden’s new climate team and why these moves come at a critical time for the Biden administration’s climate strategy.
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Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
As both winter and the November midterm elections approach, the Biden administration faces another politically ill-timed headache from the energy markets: rising natural gas prices. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains why prices are rising, how they will impact consumers, and the response from the Biden administration and Congress.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Democratic leaders made a political compromise with Senator Joe Manchin to get his support for the Inflation Reduction Act: pass the bill now and the party will vote on separate legislation that would speed federal infrastructure permits for both clean energy and fossil fuels. But that bill is dividing Democratic lawmakers, clean energy groups and green activists. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down why Democrats and their allies are so divided over permitting and the timeline the party is working with to pass that legislation.
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Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Thursday, California voted to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. That ban could pave the way for other states to adopt the requirement, overhauling the nation’s auto industry and market. POLITICO’s Camille von Kaenel breaks down the ban, how it could impact the rest of the country, and how automakers are adjusting.
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Camille von Kaenel is a Calfironia environmental reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Tucked deep inside the Inflation Reduction Act is a provision that some legal experts are claiming expands the EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. But other commentators say that’s not quite so, and that the law did little to address the Supreme Court’s June ruling limiting the EPA’s climate authority over power plants. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down what this climate provision could mean for the EPA’s authority and legal challenges to regulations going forward.
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Two private companies recently backed out of drilling leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, leaving the state of Alaska as the only remaining lease holder in the protected wilderness area. Contributing reporter Adam Federman explains why Alaska is the sole entity still holding rights to drilling acreage and how the Biden administration has discouraged future drilling in ANWR.
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Adam Federman is a contributing writer for POLITICO.
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Inflation Reduction Act signed into law by President Joe Biden may mark the start of a new clean energy arms race between the U.S. and China — a dream of climate advocates for decades. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
After President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law last week, most Democratic allies were celebrating — with the notable exception of advocates for low-income and minority communities. They say that once again the needs of those environmental justice communities have been sacrificed for political compromise. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains why these advocates are unhappy with the law and what their priorities are moving forward.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
There are billions of dollars in clean energy tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act that President Joe Biden signed into law on Tuesday – and for the first time they will be accessible to cities, nonprofits, public power utilities and rural electric cooperatives that are usually excluded from using tax credits for clean energy. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains why green energy incentives aren’t just for big utilities anymore and what this means for electricity providers across the country.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Seven Western states are facing a massive water and power crisis as soon as next year as water levels are plummet at Lake Powell, one of two main reservoirs on the Colorado River, due to drought and overuse. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the urgency of the crisis and what states and the federal government are doing to combat it.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Despite protests from Republican governors over the Inflation Reduction Act, climate funding is set to deliver major financial incentives to red states to boost clean energy projects. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains the benefits their states could receive and criticisms from GOP leaders.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Now that the Inflation Reduction Act is set to be signed into law by President Joe Biden, progressives and moderates in the Democratic party may clash about a secondary agreement struck by Senator Joe Manchin and democratic leadership to pass permitting reform legislation. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Within its borders, the European Union is pursuing a plan that would require large companies to disclose green information with the same strictness as they do for financial disclosures. But while the EU may want to lead the way globally on green disclosures, it’s also finding itself increasingly isolated within the international community. POLITICO Europe’s Hannah Brenton breaks down the EU’s plan, why international players such as the United States aren’t on board, and how this could impact the fight against climate change.
Hannah Brenton is a finance reporter at POLITICO Europe in Brussels.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Since the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, GOP lawmakers have attacked the legislation’s climate and energy components. But as the bill heads to the House of Representatives today and President Joe Biden’s desk in the near future, former GOP lawmakers and Republican allied groups warn the party risks overreaching and alienating key voting groups. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel explains.
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Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
According to the latest data released from the Consumer Price Index, overall inflation didn’t rise in July for the first time in more than two years, due to lower gas prices. POLITICO’s Victoria Guida breaks down if falling gas prices will continue to be a trend and how the economy might look heading into the midterms.
Victoria Guida is an economics reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
As Congressional Democrats look to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, environmentalists want California state leaders to pass a strong climate and clean energy package during the final weeks of the state’s legislative session. POLITICO’s Camille von Kaenel explains what greens are pushing for and the timeline state leaders are working with.
Camille von Kaenel is a Calfironia environmental reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
In the reconciliation package passed over the weekend, Senate Democrats crafted an electric vehicle tax credit not a single car on the market would qualify for. To unlock those tax credits, Democrats may need to rely on bureaucracy and creative definitions. POLITICO’s Alex Daughtery explains.
Alex Daugherty is a transportation reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Sunday, the Senate voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes the largest climate and clean energy investment in U.S. history. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Matt Daily discuss what’s in the package and how important the deal is for Democrats and Republicans heading into the November midterm elections.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Last week, major oil companies reported eye-popping second-quarter profits while consumers suffer under high gasoline costs and inflation. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down what led to these record profits and what the companies are doing with the bulging coffers.
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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Senate Democrats have been rushing to pass their climate, health and tax bill before their scheduled month-long August recess. But as part of the deal, Senator Joe Manchin also secured a commitment from President Joe Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to pursue something he’s been demanding for a longtime: permitting reform. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino discuss Manchin’s side deal and how Republicans and Democrats are reacting.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The United States is behind other countries in the race to mine minerals from the sea used to make climate-friendly technology. That’s because, for decades, several presidential administrations and the Senate have refused to ratify the U.N.’s Convention on the Law of the Sea, which governs the use of ocean resources. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman explains why the U.S. has never ratified that treaty and what that means for the Biden administration’s clean energy goals.
Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Over the last two weeks, executives and leaders from some of the nation’s biggest companies and labor unions pushed Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin to agree to a reconciliation package that includes clean energy and climate provisions. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The oil and gas industry isn’t rushing to embrace Democrats’ recently unveiled climate spending package, which would penalize some forms of fossil fuel pollution while making one of the largest investments in clean energy in U.S. history. But the legislation includes provisions that could benefit oil and gas companies, several of which are reporting record profits. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains.
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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Wednesday, Senator Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled the details of a proposed reconciliation package that includes $700 billion-plus in climate, tax and health care provisions. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino discuss why Manchin finally agreed to this deal, break down the proposed clean energy and climate provisions, and if Democrats can get this legislation passed before the August recess.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The national average price of a gallon of regular gas has fallen from its peak above $5 a gallon at the beginning of June. And because prices have declined, Republican attacks blaming President Joe Biden are no longer the lethal campaign weapon they once were as the midterm elections approach. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains the price decline, if experts believe that trend will continue and how much credit the Biden administration truly deserves.
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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Monday, the Midwest power grid operator approved a $10.3 billion proposal to expand power transmission and ease congestion on the grid across nine states, while also clearing away for vast amounts of new clean energy to be built. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the details of the proposal, how Midwest state regulators and utilities are reacting, and what this investment means for the rest of the nation’s power grid.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Friday, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that regulations become “final” actions once they are made available for “public inspection” in the Federal Register – not the date of actual publication. That decision could impact future rulemakings from presidents and agencies, and put progressives in the unusual position of agreeing with former President Donald Trump’s regulation czar. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén explains.
Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The United States’ capacity for refining oil into gasoline is declining, a trend that appears irreversible. And while more electric vehicles are hitting the road, the nation’s appetite for oil-derived fuels remains high. That’s not only causing political pain for President Joe Biden in the short-term, but it could also hurt future presidents on both sides of the aisle moving forward. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Last month, the Supreme Court imposed sharp limits on the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate greenhouse gases. And that decision has created legal uncertainty for executive actions beyond climate, including energy, abortion, immigration and even amateur auto racing. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down how opponents of the White House are challenging executive actions and how the Biden administration is responding.
Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced new executive actions aimed at combating climate change. However, the moves fall short of pleas from progressive activists and some Democratic lawmakers to declare a climate emergency. That unilateral action would give Biden broad powers to halt fossil fuel exports, marshal clean energy production and redirect spending to bolster climate defenses. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the latest climate actions from the White House and why Biden has so far decided not to declare a climate emergency.
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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Even before President Joe Biden visited Saudi Arabia last week, his administration has quietly been working with the country’s Middle Eastern neighbors on climate change — in part to pressure the kingdom to act to slow planetary warming. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains the Biden administration’s strategy and why Saudi Arabia is so important when it comes to climate change.
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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
New York has some of the most ambitious climate goals in the nation, and the state's powerful public and private unions are growing their influence over the direction of climate policy. POLITICO’s Marie French explains how much influence unions have over climate policies and how greens are reacting.
Marie J. French covers energy and the environment for POLITICO New York.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Joe Manchin on Thursday rejected Senate Democrats’ proposed energy and climate investments, delivering a devastating blow to his party’s efforts to enact a social safety net, climate and tax package. But the West Virginia senator denied Friday he was closing the door completely on climate and energy spending. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino discuss what Manchin’s stance means and what Democrats, many of whom are angry with their colleague, can accomplish on energy and climate before the midterms.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Russian war in Ukraine has forced global leaders to rethink their anti-natural gas stances. But that shift could cause richer countries to subvert the clean energy transition they’re targeting while also stoking tensions with developing countries over access to the fuel.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
President Joe Biden is visiting Saudi Arabia on Friday, and he is expected to discuss everything from bolstering security in the region to reorienting policy with the kingdom. Everything except the one thing he really needs but can't get: more oil. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains why a hard push by the president would probably fail to get Saudi leaders to pump new crude supplies into the world oil market.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Construction on New Jersey’s first offshore wind project is set to begin next year, with developers looking to install nearly 100 wind turbines 15 miles off the coast of Ocean City. But the city doesn’t like the plan, potentially derailing the ambitious climate and clean energy goals put forward by President Joe Biden and state Gov. Phil Murphy. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down the fight for offshore wind along New Jersey and how it could impact other local communities and clean energy projects across the country.
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Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Biden administration took a key step in approving the Willow oil project in Alaska. But, the White House is giving itself some wiggle room as it struggles to balance climate promises with the painfully high fuel prices driving inflation. POLITICO’S Ben Lefebvre explains.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is considering new rules that would allow it to take a harder look at new pipelines or liquefied natural gas projects. But not so fast! Critics, including one of the agency’s own commissioners, are now arguing that the Supreme Court’s recent EPA ruling could place limits on FERC too. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse reports.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The federal Bureau of Reclamation has given seven states an ultimatum: come up with a plan to drastically reduce your Colorado River water usage, or we will. The lives and livelihoods of millions of people depend on the river’s water, so ceding access will be no easy feat. Climate change and the current drought only complicate the problem. So how might the states’ compromise over water rights shake out? POLITICO’s Lara Korte reports.
Lara Korte covers state politics and is a co-author of POLITICO California Playbook. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Residents of Northwest Indiana, many of whom are Black and Latino, live in one of the most polluted regions in America, suffering from poor health outcomes and low life expectancies. The Biden administration has promised that it will bring the radical change necessary to end the pollution that plagues America’s industrial cities. Politico Pro Energy reporter Annie Snider and E&E News reporter Sean Reilly spent months reporting on the plight of Americans forced to endure these living conditions. Today, Sean explains the challenges of the cumulative impact approach — the so-called “holy grail” — that the Biden administration is trying to implement to help ensure environmental justice is served.
Sean Reilly covers air quality and science for E&E News. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Oil companies and climate activists have new fodder for disagreement with the release of the Biden administration’s proposed offshore oil and gas leasing plan. The Interior Department proposal could involve the sale of zero leases or 11 — a decision that puts details around future oil and gas production in limbo and has frustrated both environmentalists and fossil fuel supporters. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
After significant setbacks to President Joe Biden’s green agenda over the last 18 months and the Supreme Court’s major climate ruling against the EPA last Thursday, environmentalists and many of their Democratic allies are starting to shift their focus to state capitals as the places to press for action on climate change — going back to a strategy that they employed with some success during the Trump era. POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Thursday, the Supreme Court delivered a major setback to President Joe Biden’s ambitious climate goals, ruling in a 6-3 decision that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the broad authority to curb planet-warming pollution from power plants. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén explains how this ruling creates a significant obstacle to Biden’s hopes of addressing global warming and could raise questions about the authority of other federal agencies.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The plastics crisis has received attention from lawmakers in state capitals across the country. But, there's a fundamental split in many states between groups arguing that industry needs to be at the table and those who don't trust it to govern itself. That‘s triggered a political battle in California, where a ballot initiative to tax plastic, ban Styrofoam and set recycling targets has scared industry enough to get them to negotiate a compromise bill. POLITICO’s Debra Khan reports.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Debra Khan is the Deputy Sustainability Editor for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has proposed an overhaul of the U.S. transmission system that could usher a new wave of green energy onto the U.S. power grid. Those plans would help the Biden administration reach its ambitious clean energy goals. But FERC has not yet addressed a significant question: Who should pay for the work?
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The sentencing of Ngụy Thị Khanh, Vietnam’s highest-profile environmental voice, to two years in prison has sparked questions about whether Western governments should help pay for the country’s commitment to ditching coal. And it highlights how human rights issues and geopolitical concerns are dividing Western officials as they pivot toward trying to broker climate deals with polluting countries around the world. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Since the start of the war, Russian forces have committed hundreds of environmental crimes against Ukraine, according to Ukraine’s environment minister. POLITICO’s Louise Guillot breaks down the environmental cost of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how Ukraine wants to make Russia pay for those damages.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Louise Guillot is a reporter on POLITICO Europe’s sustainability team.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
This month, POLITICO Europe’s Karl Mathiesen spoke to Patricia Espinosa, who is leaving her job next month after six years as the U.N.’s climate chief. Today, Mathiesen breaks down Espinosa’s views on the climate impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, who Espinosa’s successor might be, and the role of the United Nations in fighting climate change.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Karl Mathiesen is the senior climate correspondent for POLITICO Europe.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Senator Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have been privately huddling for weeks on a party-line bill that would include incentives for the clean energy sector. But POLITICO has learned that Manchin isn’t keen on supporting a direct pay provision in the reconciliation package. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino explain how that could impact President Joe Biden’s clean energy goals.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
In recent years, environmental groups have changed course to not only protect the natural environment but also to embrace social justice causes. That’s raised concerns among some long-time advocates who fear the strategy is pulling away from the original message of the movement and could have a major political cost. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
FERC Chairman Richard Glick blasted a Wall Street Journal editorial, accusing him of having improper talks with White House officials and allowing the Biden administration to improperly influence the commission’s now rescinded gas pipeline policy statement. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the allegations against Glick, how the White House and the FERC chairman are responding, and the policy statement at the center of this controversy.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Tuesday, domestic solar manufacturers left a meeting with the White House accusing the Biden administration of failing to address their concerns over its recent move to try to stimulate U.S. manufacturing. Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down that meeting, new solar legislation exclusively shared with POLITICO, and initiatives the sector hopes could be included in a potential reconciliation package.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Natural gas prices plummeted in the United States but surged higher in Europe, after a major liquefied natural gas exporter in Texas said its plant will be offline through much of the remainder of the year. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains what happened in the natural gas markets this week and what this means for the United States as an LNG exporter.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Rich countries are establishing new agreements, known as Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs), in which they would spend billions of dollars to help emerging economies transition away from coal and natural gas. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how these agreements can help cut greenhouse gas emissions and why they face major challenges.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline topped $5 dollars a gallon this weekend. But Americans are still hitting the road in droves, complicating President Joe Biden’s efforts to bring down fuel prices and subdue inflation. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains why consumer demand for gas is high and what the Biden administration can do to reduce the price at the pump.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling this month reining in the Biden administration’s efforts to cut greenhouse gases. But, that case could also offer the conservative justices an opportunity to undermine federal regulations on a host of issues, from drug pricing and financial regulations to net neutrality.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
An explosion at a key liquefied natural gas export facility in Texas could have a significant impact on European energy, as the Biden administration seeks to send more LNG to Europe to offset its Russian energy dependence. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Last week, Pedro Pierluisi, Puerto Rico’s governor, was in Washington meeting with Biden administration officials to address some of the island’s pressing infrastructure needs. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down some of his main asks and how Pierluisi hopes to strengthen Puerto Rico’s power grid.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the Deputy Energy Editor at POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The White House’s Climate Policy Office, which President Joe Biden established to help meet his clean energy and environmental justice goals, is facing criticisms from nine Democrats inside and outside the administration who spoke to POLITICO’S Zack Colman.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
President Joe Biden took action intended to increase domestic manufacturing of solar panels, including implementing a 24-month pause on new import tariffs on solar power equipment. POLITICO's Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down those moves and how Biden is balancing his manufacturing and clean energy goals.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Senate Republicans are planning to abandon bipartisan talks with centrist Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on long-shot energy and climate legislation unless something dramatically changes. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel explains why GOP senators are frustrated and what that means for Democrats’ reconciliation hopes moving forward.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
House Republicans released a policy framework on Thursday that would address energy, environment and climate issues if the party captures the House in the 2022 midterm elections. But the plan has come under fire for not setting a specific emissions reduction target or proposing policies that would reduce fossil fuel use. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the details of the GOP plan and what it’s missing.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, an independent agency, has been torn apart amid partisan battles and allegations of financial wrongdoing. POLITICO’s Matthew Choi breaks down some of the controversies and a new allegation that one of the commissioners may have violated ethics rules.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Matthew Choi is an energy reporter and author of the Morning Energy newsletter.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Ever-increasing extreme weather events and surging gas prices could jeopardize grid reliability in large portions of the country this summer, particularly in Texas, the West and the Midwest. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down how energy regulators are responding and what it means for President Joe Biden’s transition to clean energy.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Gulf of Mexico, a prime base of the U.S. oil and gas industry, is preparing to dip its toe into wind power. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains why the Biden administration is reviewing 30 million acres of Gulf waters near Texas and Louisiana for potential wind turbines.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Soaring gasoline prices are pushing consumers to consider swapping their gas guzzlers for a battery-powered car or truck. However, while that trend could help Democrats get to the electric future they’ve been pining for, it’s also likely to hurt them at the polls. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Biden administration took a major legal step this week to protect Bristol Bay in Alaska, dealing a huge blow to the company seeking to develop a massive copper and gold mine in the remote region. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the move and how it will impact the future of Bristol Bay.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Cryptocurrency mining operations are popping up in New York, taking advantage of old industrial space and cheap energy access. But, environmentalists and some state government officials have grown concerned about the impact of the industry. POLITICO’s Marie French reports.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Marie J. French covers energy and the environment for POLITICO New York.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Biden administration has announced it has put $29 billion to date into programs to alleviate environmental burdens that have disproportionately harmed disadvantaged communities. But, where is that money going? And is it enough to meet the White House’s environmental justice goals? POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Last week, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland pledged to propose a new five-year offshore leasing plan by the end of June. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the details of that announcement and why it's being met with skepticism from lawmakers, industry and green groups.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
As the Biden administration looks to overhaul regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act, clean energy advocates are defending some of the moves made under former President Donald Trump that eased regulatory hurdles to speed the approval and construction of infrastructure projects under the bedrock environmental law. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel reports.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel chats with the premier of the Canadian province of Alberta, Jason Kenney, about how the two countries can expand their relationship in the energy sector, and why Washington should simply look north rather than asking OPEC for more oil.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Jason Kenney is the premier of the Canadian province of Alberta.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Monday, COP26 President Alok Sharma said the war in Ukraine has pushed climate change from the global agenda, which is undermining the “fragile” climate deal reached in Glasgow last year. POLITICO Europe’s Karl Mathiesen breaks down how geopolitical dynamics have stymied progress on climate since COP26 and the expectations heading into COP27.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Karl Mathiesen is the Senior Climate Correspondent for POLITICO Europe.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed an additional $9.5 billion in climate spending, bringing the state’s total climate investments to over $47 billion. POLITICO’s Colby Bermel breaks down what Newsom hopes to achieve and how it compares to the rest of the country.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Colby Bermel is the energy reporter for POLITICO California.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Faced with new urgency under President Joe Biden's goal to rid the electric grid of planet-warming carbon dioxide by 2035, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is putting transmission planning back in the hands of the nation’s large utilities, who have long controlled construction of the power network in their territories. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Interior Department canceled its remaining offshore oil and gas lease sales for the year, escalating a fight with Republicans and the oil and gas industry. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains why the Biden administration made this move now and the political fallout.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Biden administration has been trying for months to dodge the political shotgun blast of high oil prices. But now comes the other barrel: natural gas prices. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Democrats have embraced calls for more mining to help the country achieve the Biden administration’s clean energy agenda, but they want to overhaul the 150-year old law to strengthen environmental standards and impose royalites for the first time. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman explains why Democrats are specifically pushing for mining reform and the pushback they may face.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Commerce Department's probe into Southeast Asian solar imports could be offering a respite to fossil fuel power plants, undermining President Joe Biden's climate goals. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
As President Joe Biden looks to transition the country toward clean energy, it’s still unclear how much renewables can actually grow in fossil fuel dependent states like West Virginia. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel chats about that and more with Craig Cornelius, the chief executive officer of Clearway Energy Group, which operates renewable projects across the country.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Craig Cornelius is the Chief Executive Officer of Clearway Energy Group.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
For more than four years, California has been planning for the shutdown of its last nuclear power plant, citing safety threats, environmental concerns and changing energy priorities. But now, Gov. Gavin Newsom is stoking hopes of keeping the Diablo Canyon Power Plant alive. POLITICO’s Colby Bermel explains.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Colby Bermel is the energy reporter for POLITICO California.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Wednesday, the European Commission presented plans to ban Russian oil imports in the next six months and all refined oil products by the end of the year although two European countries dependent on Russian oil are still resisting such a swift transition. POLITICO’s Barbara Moens breaks down the ban and how it could impact both Russia and the European Union.
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Barbara Moens is a Senior Trade Correspondent at POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is brainstorming climate and energy policies during ongoing meetings led by Sen. Joe Manchin. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino, who talked to lawmakers after Monday’s meeting, look at whether there is a legislative path forward for this bipartisan group and what those meetings mean for Democrats.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Democrats got a new ally in the war over distributed solar power and it’s not someone you’d expect: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The rumored Republican presidential candidate vetoed a GOP bill last week that would have cut payments to owners of rooftop solar systems. POLITICO’s Debra Kahn explains why DeSantis made that decision, how solar advocates are reacting, and what this move could mean for solar panel battles in other states.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Debra Kahn is the deputy sustainability editor at POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Last week, Chevron and Exxon Mobil reported their quarterly earnings skyrocketed because of soaring oil prices. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses whether those Big Oil companies will pour that money into new drilling while fuel prices remain high and as Democrats’ criticism ramps up.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are expected to introduce new legislation aimed at fighting high gasoline prices. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna breaks down the legislation and why vulnerable Democrats want their party to do more to tackle high costs.
Anthony Adragna is the author of POLITICO’s Congress Minutes.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Solar industry executives opposed to the Biden administration’s inquiry into module imports from four Southeast Asian countries were on the Hill this week to make their case that the Commerce Department should quickly issue a negative determination. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the latest with the investigation and its impact on the solar sector.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
As Congress returns this week, there’s renewed pressure on Democrats and environmental advocates to pass party-line legislation that addresses climate change. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the latest climate talks and what’s at stake, especially as the midterm elections loom.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Natural gas power plant owners are hoping states and regional markets will do what that federal government won’t: put a price on carbon emissions. It’s a policy choice the companies hope will improve their market position compared to coal and less efficient plants, although they still face big challenges winning over regional markets and environmental advocates. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains how carbon pricing gained momentum with the gas industry.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rages on, Ukraine should have a plan to repair or rebuild with the most energy-efficient materials and technologies, according to one of the country's government officials. POLITICO Europe’s Karl Mathiesen explains the details of that plan and how it could reshape Ukraine’s climate legacy.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
he French presidential election ends this Sunday. Centrist and current President Emmanuel Macron is squaring off against far-right opponent Marine Le Pen. POLITICO Europe’s Louise Guillot explains each candidate’s climate views and how they could impact France’s future green policies.
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Louise Guillot is a reporter on POLITICO Europe’s sustainability team.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Republican lawmakers and red states alike are politically and legally attacking President Joe Biden’s social cost of carbon. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén explains how the estimate became a political flashpoint and what that means for the Biden administration’s climate agenda.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The White House has finalized a rule that will once again require federal agencies to consider indirect and cumulative environmental impacts of their actions, including those related to climate change. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén explains the implications of this rule, how it fits into the Biden administration’s climate agenda and what’s next.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
New Mexico is one of the top fossil fuel producing states. It's also home to some of the most pro-green energy lawmakers in Congress. Can the White House learn a lesson from how the two interests coexist in the state? POLITICO’S Ben Lefebvre reports.
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Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
California’s air regulators have unveiled a plan that would simultaneously ramp up the sales of electric and zero-emission vehicles while phasing out the sales of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. But, automakers say that timeline is “extremely challenging” while environmentalists argue it’s too slow. POLITICO’s Colby Bermel reports.
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Colby Bermel is the energy reporter for POLITICO California.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Amid Russia’s invasion, the executives for Ukrainian energy companies are asking Congress and the Biden administration to help the country secure natural gas before this coming winter. They’re warning that disruptions to the country’s fuel supply will lead to a humanitarian crisis. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains what Ukranian energy executives are asking for and what lawmakers can actually do about it.
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Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
President Joe Biden’s latest actions to reduce high fuel prices and inflation have left his green supporters discouraged, divided and wondering if the moment has passed to get major climate legislation passed during this Congress. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel reports.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced that he will be lifting the ban on summertime sales of gasoline that contain 15 percent ethanol. The move is part of the administration’s effort to tame high gas prices ahead of the midterm elections. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains the actual impact of this move at the pump and how greens and the ethanol industry are reacting.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
FERC’s Democratic members may compromise with one of their Republican counterparts on two controversial pipeline policy statements. But, that compromise could remove FERC's ability to reject a pipeline project if its level of greenhouse gas emissions — and its impact on climate change — is considered too high. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Democrats and Republicans are growing frustrated with the political spin in Congress around high gasoline prices, and lawmakers are hoping to advance energy policies to manage the problem. But these policiesare not easy to implement, especially as the midterm elections loom. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel explains why gas prices are actually high and the policies lawmakers are pursuing to lower them.
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Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Congress voted Thursday to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the import of Russian oil and gas to the United States. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down what a ban actually means and if Congress can enact any other policies to punish Russia.
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Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Wednesday, Democrats and Republicans played the blame game as oil company executives testified about high gasoline prices at a House committee hearing. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel spoke to Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, to understand the political strategy behind Wednesday’s hearing and whether anything can be done about gas prices.
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Kathy Castor represents Florida's 14th congressional district in the United States.
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Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The House Energy and Commerce is meeting today with the leadership of BP America, Chevron, Devon Energy, Exxon Mobil, Pioneer Natural Resources and Shell USA. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel previews the hearing with Mike Sommers, the president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute.
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Mike Sommers is the president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
As Democrats look to pass a party-line climate change and social spending bill ahead of the midterm elections, House progressives may accept policies that boost fossil fuels in the short term in order to win Sen. Joe Manchin's support for the broader bill. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel explains.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Last week, the Transportation Department released new tailpipe pollution standards that will require cars and light trucks to become significantly more fuel efficient by 2026. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down that rule and how it fits into President Joe Biden’s climate agenda.
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Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The White House and Democrats are hoping to strike a deal on a slimmed down version of the Build Back Better bill that includes major climate and clean energy legislation – a key priority before the midterm elections. That’s brought all eyes back to Sen. Joe Manchin, who’s been a defender of fossil fuels in the caucus, but has also been open to a historic green energy push. POLITICO’s Zack Colman takes a look at the climate confidants of the West Virginia senator who could help shape his policy positions.
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Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Earlier this week, Canada released its latest climate plan that includes billions of dollars in new spending to meet the country’s 2030 targets. That plan calls for the oil and gas sector to cut emissions by 42 percent from current levels. POLITICO’s Zi-Ann Lum reports.
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Zi-Ann Lum covers Canadian federal politics and energy and environmental policy for POLITICO.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
More than a year into President Joe Biden’s term, none of the government’s major bank regulators have Senate-confirmed leaders. That’s because some of Biden’s nominees believe that financial regulators should have a major role in fighting climate change — a position rejected by Republican legislators. POLITICO’s Victoria Guida explains.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
After months of waiting, the Biden administration finally announced that it will initiate an investigation into solar modules from four Southeast Asian nations. The decision comes after a petition from a small California-based manufacturer argued that Chinese solar companies were avoiding existing tariffs on products from China. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down how that decision could impact the industry and the Biden administration’s clean energy goals.
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Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The federal government’s first attempt to require pipeline companies to meet basic cybersecurity standards is floundering. And that tension comes amid heightened concerns about Russian cyberattacks stemming from the war in Ukraine. POLITICO’s Eric Geller explains why the pipeline industry is pushing back against these cyber rules.
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Eric Geller is a cybersecurity reporter at POLITICO.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
After weeks of blowback from Republican lawmakers, industry groups and Senator Joe Manchin, FERC voted unanimously on Thursday to walk back its two controversial gas policies that would have scrutinized new fossil fuel projects. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains that decision and what that means for new projects moving forward.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
President Joe Biden hopes that he can push states to spur transformative climate and equity programs nationwide using money from last year’s $550 billion infrastructure package. The problem is that states control most of the cash and may not share his goals of tackling climate change or reversing the effects of institutionalized racism. POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports.
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Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Richard Glick is one of President Joe Biden’s biggest allies when it comes to putting climate change at the forefront of federal energy policy. But that climate focus may cost him his job since he has pushed policies that have angered prominent lawmakers — including many Republicans and, perhaps most crucially, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Joe Manchin. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse reports.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The European Union wants the United States to send more liquefied natural gas to help the continent reduce its dependence on Russian natural gas. But, what more can President Joe Biden offer? POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Texas power grid’s ability to withstand extreme weather events could hinge on the outcome of the state’s gubernatorial election. That’s because the candidates — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke — have very different views on the reliability of the state’s power system. POLITICO’s Jonathan Custodio breaks down each candidate’s power plans.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
A federal appeals court lifted a district judge’s injunction against President Joe Biden’s social cost of carbon on Wednesday. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén explains the impact this ruling will have on federal agencies as they try to achieve Biden’s ambitious climate and clean energy goals.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.
Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Amid high energy prices resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Democrats and green groups are ramping up pressure on President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to move forward on a package of policies that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the timing of this push and what policies the party is looking to pass.
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Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Willie Phillips, the newest FERC commissioner, spoke with POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse about his priorities and the biggest issues facing the commission, including the pressure on the agency related to its controversial policy statement on examining gas infrastructure.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
After Russia took control of two Ukrainian nuclear power plants, Ukrainian leaders and media started warning the rest of the world that Russia wants to commit nuclear terrorism. But the danger is not as dire as those warnings suggest, creating a messaging dilemma for Ukraine’s allies and nuclear safety authorities. POLITICO Europe’s Louise Guillot explains.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.
Louise Guillot is a reporter on POLITICO’s sustainability team.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
New England’s power grid operator made a controversial decision last month that will significantly impact the region’s resource mix in the future. That decision has reignited concerns about the system’s lack of transparency and how renewables fit in the power grid’s future. POLITICO’S Catherine Morehouse reports.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has managed to unite Republicans and Democrats on an energy policy over banning Russian oil imports. But, don’t expect that unity to last. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down each party’s agendas, how long this partnership will persist and how it could impact domestic energy policies in the future.
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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency restored California's authority to implement its own greenhouse gas emission standards. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén explains how this move could impact automobile makers, blue states and the White House’s clean energy and climate goals.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.
Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil, gas and coal imports in an effort to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin for his invasion of Ukraine. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the ban, how Democratic leaders are reacting and the impact on oil prices.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
An hours-long bombing on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant spread fears of a disaster in Ukraine. But the fears of environmental devastation go beyond the Zaporizhzhia reactors. Today, POLITICO Europe’s Antonia Zimmermann breaks down the broader environmental impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
A new bill from a California state senator would eliminate the California agency responsible for enforcing water quality laws in the drought-plagued state. POLITICO’s Colby Bermel explains why the bill was introduced and the reaction from environmental groups.
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Colby Bermel is the energy reporter for POLITICO California.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
A group of bipartisan lawmakers, including Senators Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski, are pushing legislation to block imports of Russian crude oil and petroleum products in an effort to pressure Russia to back off its war in Ukraine. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the legislation’s impact and scope.
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Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Republicans are using the war in Ukraine to blame President Joe Biden’s climate and energy policies for rising oil and gasoline prices. But that rhetoric largely defies reality. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.
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Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
As Russian troops prepared and attacked Ukraine’s physical territory, multiple reports indicated that Russia has also been attacking Ukrainian institutions in cyberspace as well. The threat of Russian cyberattacks is calling new attention to a crucial weakness in the United States' electricity supply: the natural gas pipelines that keep many of the power plants running. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Climate change is splitting the world into two groups, with the group most vulnerable to the worst impacts contributing the least to global warming, according to the latest report from the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. POLITICO Europe’s Karl Mathiesen explains.
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Karl Mathiesen is the Senior Climate Correspondent for POLITICO Europe.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Monday, the justices will take up the biggest climate case in 15 years. West Virginia v. EPA focuses on the scope of the EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector. And, President Joe Biden has picked Ketanji Brown Jackson, a D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals judge, to succeed retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the case and Jackson’s environmental and energy record.
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Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine on Thursday triggered an immediate jump in oil prices. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains how wartime hostilities and the sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the European Union could send them soaring even higher.
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Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Overnight, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a series of attacks on Ukraine's major cities, including the capital Kiev. The attack seemed to confirm the energy markets' biggest fears, and could have major implications on oil and gas prices all around the world. Today, POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down how President Joe Biden may respond to alleviate the impact in the US.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Germany has halted the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline following the movement of Russian troops in Ukraine’s breakaway territories.. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel digs into what the German decision means and how it could impact Europe’s energy situation.
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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
For weeks, Democrats, the White House and EPA have pressed Postmaster General Louis Dejoy to commit to electrifying the Postal Service’s delivery vehicles in the coming years. But Dejoy has pushed back, citing the Postal Service’s financial situation. POLITICO’s Tanya Snyder reports.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Democratic lawmakers across the country trying to tackle climate change have directed their attention to an item you might find in your home: natural gas burning stoves. But the movement is dividing the party and pushing Republicans to fire back with their own legislation. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard explains.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
According to a new report from the Interior Department’s internal watchdog released Wednesday, former Trump Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke violated ethics obligations in his land dealings with Halliburton’s then-chairman. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the report’s findings and how it could impact Zinke’s new congressional aspirations.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
In a new federal report released Tuesday, sea levels along U.S. coasts will rise by as much as a foot in the next 30 years as climate change accelerates. That could lead to a “dramatic increase” in millions of Americans' exposure to flooding. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the latest report’s findings and how it could impact Americans across the country.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
President Joe Biden entered the White House with a climate agenda that was the most ambitious in history. But a year later, the president is struggling to notch major wins and his progressive base is losing patience. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel reports.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Friday, a federal judge in Louisiana blocked the Biden administration’s social cost of carbon estimate, a metric used by the federal government to calculate the future economic impacts of present-day greenhouse gas reductions. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén explains the judge’s ruling and how it could impact Biden’s green agenda.
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Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
A new POLITICO Morning Consult Global Sustainability Poll reveals that adults across the United States and the world have damning opinions about the performance of their political leaders when it comes to climate change. They also say China needs to step up to address climate change despite its status as a developing country. POLITICO’s Ryan Heath breaks down the poll’s findings.
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Ryan Heath is Senior EU Correspondent and Associate Editor at POLITICO.
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Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Electric utility CEOs met with President Joe Biden on Wednesday to push Democrats to pass the clean energy tax incentives in the Build Back Better bill. The meeting represents the highest profile move yet for the sector and a significant shift in the utilities’ stance on clean energy adoption in recent years, POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse reports.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Tuesday, a federal appellate court said a climate change lawsuit brought by several Colorado localities against fossil fuel companies should be sent back to state court. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the ruling and how it could impact dozens of similar lawsuits across the country.
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Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
EPA’s Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee released a draft review Friday that recommended Administrator Michael Regan tighten standards on fine particulate matter. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down that recommendation, along with the health, environmental and financial implications.
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Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Democrats on a new Congressional task force are pushing to implement a comprehensive U.S. electricity policy in order to support President Joe Biden’s clean energy goals. But, Republicans aren’t likely to buy in to any overhaul of the current system that lets states take the lead. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Sarah Bloom Raskin, the nominee for top Wall Street cop at the Federal Reserve, during her Thursday confirmation hearing pushed back against Republican claims that she would encourage banks to steer financing away from fossil fuel companies. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down Raskin’s climate stances and how it could impact the future of the Federal Reserve.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
As a state senator, governor and later a U.S. senator, Joe Manchin has taken several actions that have protected and benefited his family’s business, along with the fuel it depends on: coal. E&E News reporter Scott Waldman breaks down some of those decisions and the ethical questions they’ve raised.
Scott Waldman is the White House reporter for E&E News focused on climate change.
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Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The threat of a Russian invasion into Ukraine is complicating President Joe Biden’s messaging about his clean energy agenda. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the president’s strategy and why neither clean energy advocates nor oil and gas companies are pleased.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Last week, a federal judge canceled one of the largest offshore oil and gas lease sales in U.S. history, arguing that the Trump administration’s Interior Department made a flawed analysis of the climate change impact of drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. POLITICO’s Ben Lefevbre breaks down that ruling and how it could impact the future of offshore oil and gas lease sales in the region.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Environmental advocates and New York state lawmakers are pushing for a three-year moratorium on permits for power plants that burn fossil fuels to mine Bitcoin. But, cryptomining advocates warn that if the state enacts this moratorium, it could miss out on many benefits from the technology. POLITICO’s Marie French explains.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast.
Marie J. French covers energy and the environment for POLITICO New York.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
What would happen if Russia, one of Europe’s biggest oil and gas suppliers, invades Ukraine? That’s the looming energy security question the Biden administration is hoping to answer by working with different countries and companies to find alternative fuel supplies. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Supreme Court’s oldest member — Justice Stephen Breyer — is expected to retire at the end of this term. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down Breyer’s rulings on environmental cases throughout his time on the high court and who might replace him.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast.
Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Tuesday, a panel of federal judges expressed skepticism about the legal arguments presented by oil companies to move a highly-watched climate lawsuit brought on by the city of Baltimore from a state court to the federal system. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the lawsuit and how it could impact similar climate liability suits across the country.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast.
Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
FERC’s Democratic majority is signaling that environmental justice should play a larger role in how the commission considers pipelines and other projects. But, that stance has received mixed feedback from Republicans, the natural gas industry, and environmental justice advocates. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
New guidance released earlier this month by the Army Corps of Engineers is raising more questions than it answers when it comes to projects that potentially impact federally protected waters of the United States. POLITICO’S Alex Guillén breaks down the latest guidance and how it could impact hundreds of projects across the building, mining and agricultural sectors.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast.
Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden threw his support behind breaking up his Build Back Better bill and expressed confidence his party can move forward on the stalled bill’s $550 billion in energy and environmental programs. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel discusses the reactions of Congressional Democrats.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Two of California’s climate regulators are at odds over the future of rooftop solar panels in the state. A recent proposal from the California Public Utilities Commission would slash solar incentives for homeowners. But, that plan would come into conflict with a state requirement that mandates that new homes install solar panels and that those panels remain within financial reach. POLITICO’s Colby Bermel breaks down the controversial proposal and its potential impact.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast.
Colby Bermel is the energy reporter for POLITICO California.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Build Back Better act is still stalled in the upper chamber. But, while the Senate tussles with voting rights, House Democrats are strategizing about changes to the legislation’s social spending policies that they hope will keep its major climate and clean energy investments in tact, even if that means breaking up the package. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel reports.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast.
Josh Siegel is an energy and climate reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
FERC is reviewing a proposal that aims to encourage natural gas producers to trade and transport responsibly sourced natural gas. But producers are worried it could create uneven standards and empower an unnecessary gatekeeper. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
President Joe Biden has put environmental justice at the top of his administration’s green agenda. But, after the resignations of two high-profile White House environmental officials who worked on the administration’s environmental justice goals, activists are concerned the president will fail to deliver on his promises. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced several clean energy actions, including its first auction for offshore wind power leases off New York and New Jersey next month and an initiative to speed the construction of electricity transmission lines to enable new renewable energy projects. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down those moves.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed spending $22.5 billion over the next six years on climate-related programs across all state agencies, including $2 billion on clean energy initiatives. POLITICO’s Colby Bermel discusses how this funding could impact the state’s climate programs.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Colby Bermel is the energy reporter for POLITICO California.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Monday, the Supreme Court delivered a blow to the biofuels industry in its long-running fight to allow the year-round sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains the justices’ decision and how it will impact refiners and the ethanol industry moving forward.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
In the Build Back Better bill, there are billions of dollars that would support a key but relatively unused renewable energy source: geothermal energy. The bill could make the energy source a major contributor to President Joe Biden’s ambitious climate goals, according to supporters. But that’s only if the broader debate over the package doesn’t derail it. POLITICO’s Jonathan Custodio explains.
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Jonathan Custodio is a fellow for POLITICO.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
This week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state’s latest commitments to renewable energy, including increasing offshore wind and barring fossil fuels in new building construction by 2027. POLITICO’s Marie French explains.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Marie J. French covers energy and the environment for POLITICO New York.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Over the weekend, the European Commission recently came out with a proposal that labels some gas and nuclear power plants as green investments. Today, POLITICO EU politics reporter Hans von der Burchard explains why Germany is against the proposal and whether that proposal can survive without German support.
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Hans von der Burchard is a politics reporter for POLITICO EU.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Tuesday, Sen. Joe Manchin, the West Virginia Democrat who has held up his party from passing their Build Back Better bill, told reporters he was largely on board with the legislation’s climate provisions. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains what Manchin’s comments mean moving forward.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer at POLITICO.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Democrats were unable to pass President Joe Biden’s $1.7 trillion social spending package before Christmas. As Congress enters 2022 with midterm elections looming, POLITICO’s Matthew Choi breaks down what Democrats are hoping to do with the package this year.
Matthew Choi is an energy reporter and author of the Morning Energy newsletter.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Puerto Rico’s power grid, which has been devastated by natural disasters and mismanagement, could be revamped using emergency funding from the U.S. federal government. But, as POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez explains, clean energy advocates and opponents are divided on how to do that.
Gloria Gonzalez is the Deputy Energy Editor at POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
It’s probably too late for 1.5. On Monday, the UN’s top climate panel released a milestone report on the status of climate change, and according to scientists, it’s very unlikely the world will meet the most ambitious target of limiting global climate change rising 1.5 degrees Celsius. But POLITICO’s Zack Colman says things could still get much worse if bold action isn’t taken.
Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Some scientists looking for clean energy solutions have spent years researching the capabilities of hydrogen. Earlier this month, the Senate included funding for clean hydrogen technologies in hopes that it will be part of America’s net-zero emissions future. But is hydrogen actually net zero? Today, POLITICO’s Matthew Choi explains how complicated this question is.
Matthew Choi is an energy reporter at POLITICO. Kelsey Tamborrino covers Energy for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Earlier this year, Britain’s Channel 4 released an explosive story where a lobbyist for Exxon disclosed what he called the company’s lobbying playbook. According to the lobbyist, the company’s public climate campaign is the opposite of what it pushes senators behind closed doors, and that’s just the beginning. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses the company’s strategy, and how this revelation could shift the ongoing climate discussions.
Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Earlier this summer, about a quarter of the states in the US have been suffering from droughts. Along the west, the dry conditions are creating water shortages and water access crises for cities, agriculture and fishing. And with the planet warming more and more, these droughts are set to get worse. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider, on the effects of this year’s droughts for millions in the US now and into the future.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
On Thursday, the Biden administration unveiled a new mandate to remove all lead pipes from the nation’s drinking water systems. The move also comes as the EPA faced a Thursday deadline for deciding how to approach a 2020 drinking water rule put forward by the Trump administration. POLITICO’s Annie Snider explains.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
While New England has avoided a Texas-style power grid disaster in the past, the region’s grid operator recently said it’s vulnerable to potential fuel constraints this winter. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains why the region’s power system could be in trouble and the solutions officials are examining.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Biden administration has secured billions of dollars in new federal funding to follow through on its climate and environmental justice promises, but some small and financially strapped communities may struggling to navigate the bureaucracy to get access to that funding. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains those challenges and how the White House is responding.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Last week, the Biden administration released its energy and conservation priorities for next year under its Unified Agenda. POLITICO’S Alex Guillén explains what the EPA plans for climate regulations in 2022.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
New York's Climate Action Council released an initial draft that outlines how the state can achieve its ambitious emissions reduction mandates through the electrification of buildings, transportation and other sectors. But it leaves major questions unanswered. POLITICO’s Marie French explains.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Marie J. French covers energy and the environment for POLITICO New York.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
This week was big for Senate Democrats as move toward to passing their $1.7 trillion dollar social spending plan, which includes hundreds of billions of dollars in climate provisions. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino gives an update about Senate Democrats’ meetings with the Senate Parliamentarian and what climate provisions might change as negotiations continue.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
This week, the Environmental Protection Agency released its long-awaited biofuel blending proposals under the Renewable Fuel Standard. While the Biden administration tried to balance the powerful oil and corn industries, the plan received mixed reactions. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The European Union is lining up against the measure in the Build Back Better reconciliation bill that has drawn criticism from some its automakers, and urging the Senate to scrap the portion of an electric vehicle tax credit that would only benefit union-made EVs. Meanwhile, the SEC is now investigating Tesla for its solar panels. POLITICO’s Tanya Snyder reports.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Tanya Snyder covers transportation for POLITICO Pro.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Last year, a French energy trader walked away from a U.S. natural gas deal under pressure from the French government, which was concerned about the U.S. gas industry’s environmental record. This year, that same company secretly completed an LNG deal with a Texas company. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains why this deal was so hush-hush.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
After Andreas Malm spoke on a podcast episode produced by The New Yorker Radio Hour back in October, U.S. law enforcement officials homed in on Malm – a fringe environmental activist who has called for the sabotage of energy pipeline infrastructure. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down Malm’s story, explores the concept of eco-terrorism, and explains how the Biden administration is responding to those threats.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposed a rule last month to streamline the process for decommissioning nuclear power plants. But the proposal drew criticism from Democrats, who expressed concerns about the financial costs, safety issues, and the impact on state and local communities. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse reports.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
There’s a potential carbon trade war brewing between the United States and the European Union. Earlier this year, the EU released a plan in which the bloc would tax imports from countries that lack aggressive carbon-reducing policies, including the United States. Now on Wednesday, we learned more about how the United States plans to respond. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Energy Department is looking for a place where it can temporarily and permanently store spent nuclear fuel from reactors. But previous attempts to solve the nuclear waste problem have been stymied by local and state opposition. POLITICO’S Kelsey Tamborrino explains.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Experts say that the concept of climate migration — population shifts forced by destructive weather changes — is subtly impacting national politics. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Friday, the Interior Department recommended hiking the fees that companies pay for oil and gas produced on federal lands. It’s part of the Biden administration's long-awaited review of the process that determines how the country leases out public land for energy production. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Tuesday, the Biden Administration ordered 50 million barrels of oil to be released from America’s strategic reserve to help bring down fuel costs. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains the move and why it’s happening now.
Ben Lefebvre covers the energy industry for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The collision between Sen. Joe Manchin’s personal business and Democrats’ social spending package raises questions about conflict of interest and ethics. E&E News reporter Scott Waldman explains.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Scott Waldman is the White House reporter for E&E News focused on climate change.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Enbridge, a Canadian energy giant, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are fighting over the controversial cross-border Line 5 pipeline. Now, with Whitmer up for reelection in 2022, Enbridge is trying to tilt the scales in its direction. POLITICO’s Zi-Ann Lum reports.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Zi-Ann Lum covers Canadian federal politics and energy and environmental policy for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Thursday, the EPA proposed a new rule giving oil refiners more time to meet renewable fuels blending requirements for 2020 and 2021. The agency signaled that the plan is designed to reduce uncertainty around the future of the Renewable Fuel Standard. But, biofuel advocates are not too pleased. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains the Biden administration’s latest move and the politics behind it.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Kelsey Tamborrino covers clean energy for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
While legal experts say FERC is unlikely to shut down the Spire STL Pipeline this winter, questions facing the commission remain about the pipeline’s status in the long-run. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter focused on the electric power sector for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Republicans have been pummeling the Biden administration over high energy prices. But on Tuesday, Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chair Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) and Sen. Angus King (I-Vt.) questioned whether limiting natural gas exports might take the heat off the rise in that fuel’s prices. POLITICO’S Ben Lefebvre breaks down whether that solution could actually work and the political strategy behind it.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Ben Lefebvre has covered energy industry and policy issues for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Supreme Court’s new term began in October, and it wasn’t supposed to be especially momentous for energy issues. But, it looks like conventional wisdom may have been wrong because of two cases: one about gas emissions from power plants and one about the Volkswagen emissions scandal. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén reports.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
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The COP26 climate conference finished up on Saturday with a deal that many countries described as imperfect and unsatisfying. Still, the conference was seen as a step forward in limiting global warming. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, who was at the conference for the last two weeks, breaks down the good and bad of that final deal.
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Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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The bipartisan infrastructure bill grants new transmission powers to federal regulators. While that will likely help the Biden administration’s clean energy strategy, it could also prove to be politically unpopular with state officials. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow is entering its final days. The summit has produced numerous pledges, joint commitments, and agreements from attending countries to date. But the question remains: will countries act quickly and aggressively enough to stave off the worst effects of climate change? POLITICO’s Matt Daily explains what has been accomplished so far and what might be next.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Matt Daily is an editor for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
California's last nuclear facility is approaching its scheduled retirement date in 2025. But a new report Tuesday from Stanford University researchers, backed by President Barack Obama’s first energy secretary, is raising questions about whether the retirement plan should be revised. POLITICO’s Colby Bermel explains.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Colby Bermel is the energy reporter for POLITICO California.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Gas prices are the highest in years as the economy recovers from the pandemic. Republicans are blaming President Joe Biden and his energy and climate policies. At the same time, the president is also receiving heat from environmentalists and Indigenous groups who are eager to shut down fossil fuel infrastructure. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the real reasons why gas prices are soaring and the political ramifications.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
In the fight against climate change, the Biden administration is increasing its reliance on satellites and other space-based technologies. POLITICO’s Jonathan Custodio breaks down the growth of those tools, including their benefits and limitations.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Jonathan Custodio is a fellow for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
POLITICO’s Annie Snider spoke with Democratic Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts to talk about the future of the reconciliation bill and how the politics of climate and energy have changed in the decade since he led the last major legislative effort to confront climate change.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference has been underway in Glasgow since Sunday. So far, we’ve seen a series of new pledges to reduce deforestation and methane emissions and notable new financial commitments to try to achieve net-zero emissions goals. But how impactful are those moves? Reporting from the conference, POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains what’s being promised in public, but what’s really being said and done privately.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Biden administration released new rules on Tuesday aimed at curbing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down what the new rules would do, where they fit into President Joe Biden’s climate goals, and how they might impact the politics of Democrats’ sweeping climate and social spending bill.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
A proposed transmission line that would transport hydropower from Quebec into the New England grid has sparked a costly ballot initiative fight in Maine. Environmentalists find themselves in the unusual position of being aligned with natural gas plant operators in opposing a renewable energy project supported by local officials and the Biden administration. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman explains what’s at stake in Maine today.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Jordan Wolman is a digital producer at POLITICO
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Reconciliation is set to include at least $500 billion in climate spending, the White House told lawmakers, making it one of the biggest priorities in the package. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains what made the cut and the state of play on the Hill.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
POLITICO’s Zack Colman previews what to expect at the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, which start this weekend.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Democrats are racing to deliver a climate win to President Joe Biden before he leaves to the U.N. Climate Summit in Glasgow next week. New regulations aimed at curbing methane emissions, a powerful greenhouse gas, could be the solution. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Fulfilling President Joe Biden's goal of reducing carbon emissions won’t just take a massive build out of more wind, solar and other renewable energy. It would also require longer, newer transmission lines to take renewable power from where it’s produced to where it’s needed. But utility companies such as Entergy hold a great deal of sway when it comes to planning those new lines, and they’re not always on board. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Offshore wind is President Biden’s clearest shot at getting a new energy source off the ground and helping it blossom in a way to delivery on his climate promises. But making the industry grow presents big challenges. Today, POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains the challenges for the administration in helping bring this renewable industry to maturity.
Kelsey Tamborrino covers Energy for POLITICO. Annie Snider covers environment issues for POLITICO and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
America’s biggest oil companies knew about greenhouse effect and their industry’s impact on the environment for years before the science was widely known. But what they did once they had this information is now up for questioning before the House Oversight Committee. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on what House Democrats want to find out, and the impact it could have on the oil industry’s political influence.
Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Annie Snider covers environment issues for POLITICO and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Wednesday the Biden administration decided to no longer defend a massive oil project that would have ramped up production in Alaska. And while the Biden administration is making the headlines for its continuing fight against oil developments in the state, the reality shows that oil companies are also losing interest in producing oil in the last frontier. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains the administration’s decision around the Willow project.
Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Annie Snider covers environment issues for POLITICO and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Switching where we get our energy from is going to have implications in the global economy and multiple industries. But today, POLITICO’s Lorraine Woellert is joining to discuss how it will affect most Americans’ bottom line in the short and long run.
Lorraine Woellert is POLITICO's sustainability editor. Annie Snider covers environment issues for POLITICO and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
When the pandemic first paralyzed the world’s economy, many leaders vowed to make the stimulus spending that would return their countries to financial health as environmentally friendly as possible. But as the world’s economies move closer to their pre-pandemic state, it’s increasingly looking like the path forward still includes all the emissions from the pre-coronavirus world. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains why the early recovery measures worldwide failed to promote climate policies.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Annie Snider covers environment issues for POLITICO and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
PFAS chemicals are just about everywhere, and whenever they get somewhere, they stay forever. Now, the administration wants to deal with the contamination of these hazardous chemicals straight from the source. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider discusses the administration’s plan, and why action on these chemicals has taken so long.
Annie Snider covers environment issues for POLITICO and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
When disaster strikes, governors are the first line of action to manage response and get resources available to the victims. And as their role as disaster managers becomes an increasingly important part of the job, many are also making disaster mitigation a priority to minimize the future impact of climate change in their communities. Today, POLITICO’s Katherine Landergan explores how some governors in the Northeast are reshaping their duties.
Katherine Landergan is POLITICO's New Jersey bureau chief. Annie Snider covers environment issues for POLITICO and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
In a bid to finally win over one of their make-or-break outliers, Democrats are revisiting one of their key climate provisions in the reconciliation bill: the Clean Electricity Performance Program. In their latest version, a seemingly small tweak would open the door for some natural gas production, provided it has carbon capturing technologies. But POLITICO’s Zack Colman says this new attempt could still not be enough for West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Annie Snider covers environment issues for POLITICO and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The world’s environmental community has been waiting for Glasgow for more than a year, after the pandemic frustrated their plans last year. But as the UN and nation leaders work to propel climate action, the financial community is planning to seize the opportunity to rub elbows and participate in climate talks that will directly impact their operations in the near and long term future. Today, POLITICO Europe’s senior climate correspondent Karl Mathiesen explains how the expanding guest list of the rich and famous attending COP26 could affect the perception of these crucial climate negotiations.
Karl Mathiesen is the Senior Climate Correspondent at POLITICO Europe. Annie Snider covers environment issues for POLITICO and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Pennsylvania is one of the largest energy producers in the country, which also makes it one of the highest-emitting states. And as the state’s Democratic governor moves to join a cap-and-trade program, he is facing resistance from state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and a core Democratic constituency. Today, POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman explains the tension.
Jordan Wolman is a digital producer at POLITICO. Annie Snider covers environment issues for POLITICO and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema’s play to shrink the Democrats’ reconciliation package has worked. But in trying to find a compromise that will keep the president’s agenda and get the votes, the White House and Democratic leadership are finding that progressives and environmentalists are also ready to use their voting leverage to get a bold deal on climate change. Today, POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains where the talks stand.
Kelsey Tamborrino covers Energy for POLITICO. Annie Snider covers environment issues for POLITICO and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
If you’re looking for drama in the federal government, the EPA’s regional offices aren’t usually the place to go. But in recent months, a senior Democratic senator has been pushing to get a long-time ally and seasoned water official from Chicago over the EPA administrator’s own recommendation for the Midwest office. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen and Shia Kapos report on what’s at the heart of this dispute.
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Former President Donald Trump restricted the ability of federal agencies to consider all climate impacts during permitting reviews conducted under the National Environmental Policy Act to narrow the scope of the reviews and speed up the process. Now, President Joe Biden is moving to change NEPA regulations to consider climate change and carbon emissions. But POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports the administration is walking a fine line in expanding the scope of these reviews without threatening the pace at which ambitious infrastructure and green energy developments move forward.
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President Biden says he wants a major federal response to climate change to be part of his legacy, but environmental justice leaders say the president hasn’t acted forcefully enough to stop oil and gas pipelines and raise cash for climate priorities. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports on the tensions between the environmental justice community and the White House.
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Over the weekend, an underwater oil pipeline spilled thousands of barrels of oil off California’s coast. And as crews work on cleanup and to minimize the environmental impact, POLITICO’s Colby Bermel reports the spill could affect efforts to expand and accelerate drilling bans at the state and federal levels.
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As the fall settles in, many of the world’s largest economies are trying to shore up natural gas supplies to keep the lights on and industries running in what’s expected to be a cold winter. But tight supplies of natural gas and a lack of access to other fuel alternatives is driving prices way up, and leaving many fearing there won’t be enough supply to make it through the spring. Today, POLITICO’s Matt Daily explains what’s going on, and how the current crisis could impact the upcoming global climate summit.
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Health workers who don’t get paid if they contract Covid-19. Over 6,000 migrant workers dead after helping with World Cup construction in the Middle East. As the head of the world’s largest union confederation, it’s Sharan Burrow’s priority to protect workers against abuses like these and hold offending governments accountable. But as she tells host Ryan Heath, she’s walking a tightrope between convincing governments to change and keeping her seat at the table. Sharan Burrow is the General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation. Ryan Heath is the host of the "Global Insider" podcast and newsletter. Olivia Reingold produces “Global Insider.” Irene Noguchi edits “Global Insider” and is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. Cristina Gonzalez is POLITICO Europe’s Executive Producer for Audio.
During the Trump administration, FERC approved a widely unpopular rule that was seen as undermining state plans to promote renewable energy. But after several states in the PJM Interconnection threatened to abandon the market, the grid operator proposed a replacement plan adopted Wednesday by FERC due to a 2-2 tie at the commission. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse has more on why FERC deadlocked and the legal complications it created.
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The Biden administration wants to use tax credits to help renewables grow in America. The Biden administration also wants to tie these credits to all- American-made products. Can the Biden administration have it both ways? POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains.
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Yesterday, FERC commissioners testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee for the first time in years and there were plenty of fireworks. The two GOP members of the commission didn’t hold back their disdain for a Clean Electricity Performance Program Democrats are pushing as part of their reconciliation package while Democratic FERC commissioners defended plans to take climate impacts into consideration in future permitting decisions from continued attacks from Ranking Member John Barrasso. Today, POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse has details on the hearing.
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Biden’s Commerce Department is set to decide on Thursday if it should probe whether Chinese solar panels are being shipped to Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam to circumvent U.S. tariffs on Chinese solar goods. The dispute, which is pitting American solar power developers against U.S. manufacturers, is also testing the administration’s pledge to promote domestic manufacturing. POLITICO’s Gavin Bade has more details on the dispute and on how the administration may move forward.
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As California continues battling catastrophic wildfires that threaten much of the state, including the famous trees that make Sequoia National Park a mecca for nature lovers,Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new climate bills expanding the state’s already aggressive plans to prepare for a worsening climate and lower its environmental footprint. Today, POLITICO’s Colby Bermel has more on California’s new suite of climate policies.
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Since the Montreal Protocol was signed to help restore the Ozone layer, a different kind of gases was popularized in the use of refrigeration. But since that time, we’ve learned that these gases, known as HFCs, have an impact on global warming exponentially higher than carbon dioxide. Now, the Biden administration has a plan to drastically reduce America’s use of these gases. Today, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen has the juicy details.
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On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced his country would stop building foreign coal power plants. And while the announcement was welcome news to environmentalists and world leaders, POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports that no one really knows what exactly China is committing to.
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In the middle of the Great Depression, President Roosevelt founded the Civilian Conservation Corps, a group responsible for hiring hundreds of thousands of white men to develop trails and build infrastructure that is still standing today. Now, Democrats want to create a similar, but more divers, group to build a new Corps to help the economy recover from the pandemic and fight climate change at once. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has the details on the plan for a Civilian Climate Corps.
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Climate change is driving temperatures higher across the world, and making heatwaves in the country increasingly frequent. The record temperatures are a risk for millions during hot months, and in most of the country, workers have no legally enforced protections from heat stress. Now, the Biden administration has decided to step in. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports on the administration’s plan to tackle heat stress protections, and the challenges ahead.
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President Biden’s push for an electric future requires a dramatic surge in demand for minerals like copper and zinc. But in order to get these minerals within our borders, the administration may need to open protected lands for mining, and that means building a road to a remote site in Alaska that’s near the northernmost point of the mountain range that stretches to the American Rockies. Today, Adam Federman reports on a road project right in the middle of President Biden’s environmental dilemma.
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This summer, one of Exxon’s top lobbyists broke the first rule of lobbying: don’t give away the game plan, especially to an undercover environmentalist. Since the dramatic interview aired on British TV, House Democrats have been investigating whether American oil giants’ have deployed a disinformation campaign casting doubt on the science on climate change and their climate commitments. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on what could come out of this investigation.
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After marathon committee markups, the Democrats’ reconciliation package made it out of two huge committees unscathed: Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. But what exactly made it through, and does it stand a chance in the Senate? POLITICO’s Alex Guillen and Kelsey Tamborrino report.
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American companies have spent months promoting their climate pledges and their environmental commitments. But now, with the reconciliation bill tagging on big tax hikes to climate proposals and possibly threatening to hurt bottom lines, they face the real test of whether they'll stand by their climate plans over how much they really back their climate plans is on. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains the companies’ dilemma.
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Last week, President Biden announced the nomination of Willie Phillips to the vacant seat at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. If confirmed, Phillips’ vote could finally tip the scales at the commission in favor of the Democrats, and potentially help enact the president’s ambitious green agenda. But POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse reports that not all environmentalists believe Phillips was the right pick for the position.
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House Democrats outlined hundreds of billions of dollars in climate and energy initiatives for their portion of the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package, including a national clean electricity program and a national green bank, funding the replacement of lead water pipes and building out the country’s electric vehicle infrastructure. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna reports.
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President Joe Biden said on Thursday he would nominate Washington, D.C., utility regulator Willie Phillips to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse reports.
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The summer of 2021 is changing the way Canadians think about climate change, but both main parties are struggling to define their message — and uphold Canada's international commitments. POLITICO’s Zi-Ann Lum explains.
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Hurricane Ida has left hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power. The damage and frustration across the state has put a spotlight on Louisiana's biggest utility company, Entergy. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains the problems that power grids like Entergy’s have in preparing for future disasters like Ida.
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Hurricane Ida’s lashing of Louisiana is supercharging a fight in Washington over spending tens of billions of dollars to protect the U.S. from future storms. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.
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With the Senate’s infrastructure bill waiting on the House floor and both parties ready to begin discussing a $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package, Democrats are hoping to get many of President Biden’s priorities across the finish line. And today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna reports that includes a big part of the administration’s climate goals.
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Scientists have known for a long time that climate change affects natural disasters. But now a new branch of science claims to be able to pinpoint how much responsibility climate change holds for specific events within weeks of the disasters taking place. Today, POLITICO’s Karl Mathiesen discusses how attribution science works, and how it can help prepare cities and countries in the face of a changing climate.
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Presidential candidates follow certain traditions: eggs at a New Hampshire diner, ice cream on a hot summer day… and support for ethanol if they’recampaigning in Iowa. But once a candidate gets to the White House, a complicated reality will dawn on them: keeping both oil refiners and corn producers happy is an almost impossible task. Today, POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino, on how the Biden White House is trying to balance both interests and manage the Renewable Fuel Standard.
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The president wants farmers to help fight climate change by joining carbon capture and sequestration programs. The problem? Most of the requirements for these programs are online, and thousands of farmers lack broadband access at their farms. Today, POLITICO’s Tatyana Monnay explores the internet barrier keeping farmers from helping fight climate change.
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The House comes back into session today to deal with a packed agenda that includes both the massive Senate-passed infrastructure bill and an even bigger budget resolution. But the future of both bills is threatened by a standoff between House leadership, progressives and the White House who all want significant climate action and moderates who fear the price tag is just too big. Today, POLITICO’s Tanya Snyder explains the challenges ahead for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in getting her caucus in line.
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Water management has been a hot potato issue in California for many, many years. But with massive wildfires burning through the state right as a mega-drought hits the West, the Biden administration and top state officials are scrambling to come up with solutions. Today, POLITICO’s Debra Kahn and Annie Snider explain the complicated dynamics at play, and why the Biden administration is not putting its water management plan into motion yet.
Some scientists looking for clean energy solutions have spent years researching the capabilities of hydrogen. Earlier this month, the Senate included funding for clean hydrogen technologies in hopes that it will be part of America’s net-zero emissions future. But is hydrogen actually net zero? Today, POLITICO’s Matthew Choi explains how complicated this question is.
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When the executive director of the Sierra Club abruptly left late last week, many wondered what was going on behind the scenes at the storied environmental organization. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman has some answers, and they get at the core of Sierra Club founder John Muir’s racial legacy and memory.
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The Colorado River is a critical water source for millions of people in both cities and farms across seven states and Mexico. But extremely dire temperatures in the last decades are now set to force some states to cut their use of the river for water access. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider explains the extreme conditions brought to the river by climate change, and the federal government’s extreme measures to protect it.
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Marijuana production is booming in the US as more states continue to move towards legalization or decriminalization. But cannabis production can take a lot of energy depending on where it’s grown. Today, POLITICO’s Natalie Fertig, on the environmental impact of cannabis, and how a federal legalization could help lower it.
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The UN’s report on the state of climate change shook most of America’s politicians and leaders. But despite the dire warnings, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and Ben Lefebvre report that most Republicans opted to deflect and punt on the question.
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Carbon capture and sequestration is a technology that can suck the carbon out of high-emitting facilities and bury it underground. Sounds like a great way to fight climate change, right? In reality, the technology is more complicated and far more controversial. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains why some climate-friendly senators are willing to deploy billions of dollars to make CCS happen even though some environmental groups oppose it.
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As the Senate finally voted to pass the massive infrastructure bill, Democrats quickly moved on to their next big item: the details of the even bigger reconciliation package. The $3.5 trillion package is expected to jumpstart Congress’ fight against climate change, but it will take time to get all Democrats on board. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has the details.
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Bummer alert: it’s probably too late for 1.5. On Monday, the UN’s top climate panel released a milestone report on the status of climate change, and according to scientists, it’s very unlikely the world will meet the most ambitious target of limiting global climate change rising 1.5 degrees Celsius. But POLITICO’s Zack Colman says things could still get much worse if bold action isn’t taken.
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Some jobs are riskier than others. But in an era where temperature records are constantly broken, heat-related risks are on the rise. Yet despite the worsening hazards, relief from life-threatening heat still largely relies on the good will of employers, with few protections guaranteed by the government. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman and E&E News’ Ariel Wittenberg explain the increased risks, and why it’s so hard for OSHA to take action.
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While senators vote on amendments for the massive infrastructure bill, many groups are already eyeing the fight over what makes it into the upcoming reconciliation bill. And on that front, conservationists are fighting to ensure that natural resources and climate preparedness programs get the funding they believe is necessary. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has details on the fight already shaping up.
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If there’s one thing Joe Biden loves more than ice cream, it may be his vintage Corvette Stingray. But the long-time ally of the auto industry during his time in the Senate now wants to become the president behind the wheel during America’s shift to electric vehicles. Today, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen explains the president’s lane change, and the road ahead for the White House’s push for electric vehicles.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
In the White House’s original infrastructure proposal, the administration had set out a $45 billion plan to remove all lead pipes and provide clean, safe water to all Americans. And while the bipartisan infrastructure bill making its way through the Senate offers substantial funding for this initiative, the ambitions fall short of what the Biden administration had promised. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider explains just how short
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Late on Sunday, the Senate finally released the text of the big infrastructure bill, a historic and bipartisan $1.2 trillion package. Today, POLITICO’s Sam Mintz walks along the path to getting this deal, and the path ahead. Plus, POLITICO’s Zack Colman, Ben Lefebvre, and Kelsey Tamborrino have the key takeaways on energy and the environment.
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Many people tried to get the United Nations to take action on the fight against climate change, but Secretary General Ban Ki-moon got the organization to actually put its diplomatic muscle behind the issue. Today, POLITICO’s Lorraine Woellert talks to the former UN chief about the agency’s climate action during his tenure, and the areas where the world needs to act now.
Lorraine Woellert is POLITICO's sustainability editor. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
This week, the Senate finally released some details on the infrastructure bill that is expected to come through over the next few weeks. And, while the package doesn’t address climate change as aggressively as the reconciliation bill is expected to, the bipartisan bill does have big plans for water, carbon capture programs, and helping communities transition into the clean energy economy. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has more.
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The Trump administration spent years fighting to keep a Russian pipeline from reaching Germany. Now, it seems like the Biden administration is giving up on fighting the inevitable fate of Nord Stream 2, and is instead looking for a deal to protect the Western bloc’s interests. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on the German-US deal over the pipeline.
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In the past year, dozens of states have passed voting laws that many expect will hurt turnout for communities of color. And POLITICO’s Deputy Energy Editor Gloria Gonzalez says this in turn could hurt climate policy on the local and federal level. Today, she has more details on this fight.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Gloria Gonzalez is POLITICO's energy deputy editor. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
If the Democrats’ reconciliation package passes, it will become the largest piece of climate policy in American history. But even at $3.5 trillion dollars, the framework is being criticized by some progressive green groups as too small. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, on the risk of climate hawks overplaying their hand and how much of Biden’s climate agenda may actually come through.
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The Wildland firefighters are a special unit that battle fires on federal lands and can assist states fighting blazes within their borders. But extremely low wages and ever-increasing working demands are pushing many of these crews out of the job and into other departments. Today, POLITICO’s Ximena Bustillo explains the Biden administration’s plan to keep its firefighters.
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There was a time when rural Guatemalans never left home. But back-to-back hurricanes, failed crops and extreme poverty are driving them to make the dangerous trek north. Today, POLITICO’s Sabrina Rodriguez, on how climate change and natural disasters are contributing to the decision of thousands to flee to the US.
Sabrina Rodriguez is an immigration correspondent for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter at POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio
Last weekend, heavy rains led to massive floods across Western Europe, killing hundreds and causing millions of dollars in damages. And while uncontrollable, the floods were predictable. Today, POLITICO Europe’s Karl Mathiesen reports that governments are looking at what could have been done to prevent the loss of life, and whether the continent’s climate policies are prepared to deal with damage mitigation.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter at POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Karl Mathiesen is the Senior Climate Correspondent at POLITICO Europe. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Fighting climate change is not just about ending fossil fuels: a low-emissions future will also require higher use of electricity obtained from clean sources. But if the US is counting on electricity to take over for oil in transportation and heating, it is going to need a strong and ambitious Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to deploy more clean energy. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna talks to a lawmaker seeking to raise awareness about one of the most important agencies for climate policy that most have not heard about.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Getting rid of the nation’s network of lead drinking water pipes is tremendously politically popular — but also estimated to cost tens of billions. President Joe Biden promised a bipartisan infrastructure framework would get the job done, but senior Democrats say it almost certainly won’t. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider and Anthony Adragna on how far Democrats may go on removing lead from America’s water and why they may fall short of the White House’s promise.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
President Biden’s push for green energy development is putting pressure on an energy grid that is currently unprepared to move significant amounts of renewable energy across the country. But the chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has a goal for a new rulemaking that will help ensure the grid can catch up. Today, POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez, on Rich Glick’s ambitious timeline.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Gloria Gonzalez is POLITICO's energy deputy editor. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
On Wednesday, Senate Democrats announced the framework of their massive — but still unwritten — reconciliation bill. The package, which more than triples the bipartisan infrastructure framework in cost, is meant to establish and fund a big chunk of President Biden’s agenda, including a massive effort to fight climate change. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has details on what’s in the frameworkfor the environment and renewable energies.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Yesterday, the European Union unveiled its detailed plan to drastically cut emissions by half over the next decade. But the EU’s quest to implement a tariff on products originating from countries without similar carbon reducing policies could spell trouble for its relationships with its biggest trade partners, including the U.S. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman discusses the possibility of an all-out trade war erupting over carbon emissions and how it could be avoided.
Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
For a long time, leaders in Texas were content to have the state produce, transport, and consume its own electricity. But recent extreme weather events have exposed critical flaws in the system, and yesterday, the state’s Electric Reliability Council unveiled its plan to attempt and make its
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Eric Wolff is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Since the smog crisis in the 60s, California has led the way in fighting for cleaner air and pushing the auto industry for ambitious innovation. Now, they’re using some of their special powers to switch the truck fleet in the state to electric. Today, POLITICO’s Ry Rivard, on how New Jersey is the first state to join California’s push, but on the plenty of obstacles it faces in doing so.
Ry Rivard is POLITICO New Jersey's energy reporter. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
In late May, a small investor group managed to win a quarter of the board seats in one of America’s largest oil companies. Across the board, Engine 1’s win at ExxonMobil is widely seen as a watershed moment for energy, sustainability, and governance movements, and POLITICO’s Lorraine Woellert says the momentum that helped them win is also affecting the traditional relationships between directors and shareholders in other large companies.
Lorraine Woellert is POLITICO's sustainability editor. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
or years, Republicans have largely refused to even acknowledge the reality of climate change, let alone engage on solutions. But now, with legislative and executive action seemingly inevitable, GOP members on the Hill are banding together to discuss rhetoric — and possible solutions. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna talks to the new chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus, Rep. John Curtis.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Every summer, gas prices tend to go up as millions of Americans go on their long-planned road trips. But this year, drivers are paying prices they haven’t seen in years. Today, POLITICO’s Matthew Choi explains why prices are soaring.
Matthew Choi is an energy reporter and author of POLITICO's Morning Energy. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
2021 is expected to be the worst year yet for wildfires across the West. And Latino communities are set to suffer a disproportionate amount of the damages – and their risks are growing worse. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on the underlying inequities facing Latinos and the public policy complexity in trying to solve them.
Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
On land and at sea, the planet is drowning in plastic. And while countries are crafting their own (is it its own?) policies around recycling and minimizing the use of plastic bottles and bags, POLITICO‘s Eline Schaart reports a push for a unified international policy is brewing.
Eline Schaart covers sustainability for POLITICO Europe. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
On Wednesday, Britain’s Channel 4 released an explosive story where a lobbyist for Exxon disclosed what he called the company’s lobbying playbook. According to the lobbyist, the company’s public climate campaign is the opposite of what it pushes senators behind closed doors, and that’s just the beginning. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses the company’s strategy, and how this revelation could shift the ongoing climate discussions.
Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Many imagine the Pacific northwest as a rainy, temperate part of the U.S., but a heatwave earlier this week sent parts of Washington and Oregon to record high temperatures — and may contribute to hundreds of deaths. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman has more on the connection between the heatwave and climate change, and how extreme weather in the region is underlining its Republican uneven messaging on climate policy.
Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
For years, the state of New Jersey and developers for the PennEast pipeline have engaged in a fight over the company’s use of eminent domain to seize portions of the state’s land. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court sided with the company in a case that challenged New Jersey's immunity to lawsuits. Today, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen and Ry Rivard, on why the highest court’s ruling still doesn’t guarantee that the pipeline will be built.
Alex Guillen is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Ry Rivard is POLITICO New Jersey's energy reporter. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
The Bureau of Land Management never used to be a controversial selection, but Republican senators have gone all out against Tracy Stone-Manning, Biden’s pick, despite her decades of experience in federal and Montana roles. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre on a 30-year old controversy, and why the GOP is uniting against her.
Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
For weeks, about a quarter of the states in the US have been suffering from droughts. Along the west, the dry conditions are creating water shortages and water access crises for cities, agriculture and fishing. And with the planet warming more and more, these droughts are set to get worse. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider, on the effects of this year’s droughts for millions in the US now and into the future.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
In the wake of two historic failures in American energy access, Republicans and oil-friendly advocates argue the government needs to increase investment in fossil fuels, not cut back. Environmental justice advocates say that’s an old line from the pro-fossil fuel playbook that doesn't meet the current energy landscape or the climate challenge.
Gloria Gonzalez is POLITICO's energy deputy editor. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Years ago, a company built a natural gas pipeline in St. Louis to help meet an alleged increase in demand. Now, even though the pipeline has been up and running for two years, a federal court rejected its permit, saying regulators failed to follow their own rules in evaluating its necessity. Turns out, many companies use similar strategies to justify the need for their pipelines. Today, POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains the ruling and how it can shape the future of pipeline projects.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Eric Wolff is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
The European Union and the US government are moving to ask companies to disclose the risks that climate change poses on their operations. And while most companies have agreed in principle to the idea of sharing their information, they’re asking the government that they not be held legally liable for what the disclosures reveal. Today, POLITICO’s Lorraine Woellert, on what kind of liability the companies are fearing, and whether the federal government will listen.
Lorraine Woellert is POLITICO's sustainability editor. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Solar panels are a fundamental tool for any country looking to clean up their energy industry. But countries across the globe say China is hiding a sinister secret behind the production of a key component of these panels. Today, POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino, on the Biden administration’s plan to continue boosting solar power at home without funding human right abuses overseas.
Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
As both parties continue to negotiate over a deal on infrastructure, the possibility that climate will have to be addressed separately is now looking more likely than ever. But could Democrats even find partisan agreement over what would have to be in a climate-alone package? Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna says that won’t be an easy task.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Since Joe Biden took office, the US has been seen as an ally in the fight against climate change. But just a change at the helm doesn’t mean the American ship will fully line up with all of Europe’s climate plans. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman discusses how the president’s European trip reflected the differences.
Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Earlier this month, environmentalists scored a major win they’d spent years fighting for: the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline. But while that project died, there is another pipeline that’s been carrying oil sands from Canada to the US for years: Enbridge’s Line 3. Line 3 has long needed critical maintenance to operate at full capacity, and blocking work on a replacement pipeline has become another key fight for environmentalists. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains the tensions around Line 3, and whether the Biden administration will step in to shut down the project.
Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Over the weekend, leaders of the largest developed economies gathered in Cornwall, England to discuss their plans to tackle some of the world’s biggest issues, including how best to fight climate change.Today, POLITICO’s Ryan Heath discusses how these leaders are aligned on many of the broad goals, but critical details about the future of the coal sector- and other climate issues remain elusive.
Ryan Heath is POLITICO's senior editor and the author of POLITICO's Global Translations. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Two Joes are keeping faith that bipartisanship can deliver a deal on infrastructure: President Biden and Senator Joe Manchin. But amid mounting concerns from progressives a deal won’t include strong enough climate provisions, lawmakers are reminding the administration that their votes are also required for passage and they won’t rubber stamp just any deal. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna explains the progressives’ warning shot.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Last year, Trump’s EPA announced a controversial rule to define the scope of a new controversial water rule. And on Wednesday, the White House announced it would roll back the rule and begin the process of creating a new one. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider analyzes the chances of a new rule sticking around.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Biden wants his administration to be a transformative period in American climate policy — that much was clear in the original infrastructure bill. Now, after months of no progress in negotiations with Senate Republicans, the White House’s climate advisor says the bill could omit some climate proposals — though she says they’ll keep fighting for all of it. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on his interview with the National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy and what could fall out of the infrastructure package.
Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Just over a month ago, Russian hackers forced a weeklong shutdown of America’s most important pipeline. Yesterday, senators grilled Colonial Pipeline's CEO over Colonial’s cybersecurity measures and the decision to pay the multi-million dollar ransom. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses the hearing's highlights of the hearing, and what it means for the government's role in protecting critical energy infrastructure in cyberspace.
Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
In recent years, US companies have been able to export liquefied natural gas to eastern Europe and Asia thanks to government investment in international deals and export facilities. Now, President Joe Biden has to decide whether the gas is lean enough to be part of his administration’s international climate policy or if renewable energies should become the only way forward. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre on the ambiguous early signals from the administration.
Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Last year, Joe Biden had to expand and embolden his climate change agenda to get the support of environmental activists. Now, as the administration continues to search for bipartisan agreement on infrastructure, a big green group is bringing the heat to ensure climate action isn’t left behind.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
In Pennsylvania, fossil fuels were king even before US independence. First with coal, and then with natural gas, energy production has been a key driver of the state's economic growth. So, can the state’s governor succeed in getting Pennsylvania under a multi-state cap and trade system and curtail carbon emissions in the region? POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and Marie French discuss the political fight over the move.
Marie French covers energy for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Earlier this year, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock flipped both of Georgia’s Senate seats to give Democrats control of Congress. Now, Sen. Ossoff is breaking the mold of a Democratic senator in the south and making action on climate change a priority. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna speaks with the senior Georgia senator.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
The Trump administration tucked a gift into the 2017 tax bill long sought by oil companies: a legal mandate for the federal government to allow oil production in part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. But now, President Biden is stepping in, and POLITICO contributor Adam Federman reports that the administration is halting oil exploration at ANWR to take another look at the environmental risks.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Adam Federman is an energy reporter and POLITICO contributor. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Summertime is bringing the heat on the negotiations for an infrastructure package. In recent weeks, the White House and Senate negotiators have worked tirelessly to get bipartisan agreement on an ambitious package. But in an exclusive interview with POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich says effective climate policy is worth going at it alone if Republicans won’t join.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
May 26th, 2021 could go down in the history books as a momentous day in the fight against climate change. In a matter of hours, one of the world’s biggest oil companies was ordered by a court to drastically slash its emissions, while shareholders at two of America’s biggest companies took major steps to force the companies to green their operations. By the end of Wednesday, we caught up with POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre to discuss the significance of these moves.
Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Big climate and resource investments continue to keep Democrats and Republicans from reaching a deal on infrastructure. Yesterday, the Senate Environment and Public Works committee brokered a compromise that Republicans say is the way in which infrastructure should be approached. But Anthony Adragna reports that Democrats fear that going at infrastructure in parts will derail most of their environmental plans.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
While the coronavirus pandemic was the dominant news story, 2020 was also the year with the most hurricanes and wildfires on record. And by the looks of it, 2021 is going to give 2020 a run for its money. Before the summer has even begun, the wildfire season has already kicked off in the US, and forecasters expect an above-average hurricane season. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman on the federal government’s plans to prepare for a summer of natural disasters and the challenges along the way.
Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Renewable energy projects need permits to join the grid. But if the permit process takes too long (and it often does), the funders behind the project can back out, making the project unviable but with a permit still pending. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains why this bottleneck is slowing the growth of clean energy nationwide and why the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is out to fix it.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Eric Wolff is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
In Biden’s America, every week seems to be infrastructure week. For weeks, Democrats on both the House and Senate have been working to get a package that keeps a focus on infrastructure. And this work has focused specially on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman Peter DeFazio. Today, POLITICCO’s Sam Mintz has an update on the role of climate in the bills.
Sam Mintz is also a transportation reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Many of the country’s biggest states have set up various carbon pricing mechanisms to curb greenhouse gas emissions. And while most of these programs have succeeded at lowering emissions and making money in the process, the idea is still no closer to becoming federal policy a decade after the last attempt famously died on the Senate floor. Today, POLITICO’s Debra Kahn and Anthony Adragna explain why carbon pricing isn’t gaining momentum in Washington.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Debra Kahn is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
On Tuesday, reports indicated the Biden administration would not be sanctioning the company in charge of building the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline or its owner, a close ally to Russian president Vladimir Putin. This means the final miles of the project could be laid out, but POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre says don't assume it's the US waving the white flag.
Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
California summers aren’t just hot and sunny anymore. In recent years, prolonged power outages have also become a mid-year feature in the Golden state. But with his political life at stake, Governor Gavin Newsom can’t take any chances this summer if he wants to win at the polls this fall. Today, POLITICO’s Colby Bermel explains the risk that a season of blackouts would pose to Newsom’s ability to survive a recall.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Colby Bermel is an energy reporter for POLITICO California. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
On Monday, the Supreme Court handed big oil an important win in a case against Baltimore in one of the climate change lawsuits being brought by states and localities. But in its decision, the Court refused to completely side with oil companies, and the win only extends what’s already expected to be a legal war. Today, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen on how the ruling will impact other cases around the country.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
For years, Democrats have discussed establishing a federally mandated clean energy standard to transition away from high emitting sources of power. But some environmental groups are criticizing the policy before details have even been released. Today, POLITICO Magazine senior writer Michael Grunwald explains what’s at the heart of this criticism.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Michael Grunwald is a senior writer for POLITICO Magazine. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
On Wednesday evening, Colonial Pipeline began to gradually restart after a weeklong halt due to a cyber hack. But POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez says don't relax just yet: getting gas to the states affected is going to be take a little while longer.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Gloria Gonzalez is POLITICO's energy deputy editor. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
One of Obama’s priorities on the environment was creating a rule to determine which bodies of water were under federal protection. And one of Trump’s was to repel everything with his predecessor’s signature on it. Now, Joe Biden has an opportunity to write a water rule that could last beyond the next Republican president and survive court rulings, and POLITICO’s Annie Snider reports the administration is trying the most careful path to achieve this.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Last week, hackers launched a ransomware attack on one of the main fuel pipelines in America. This week, the ripple effects of the cyber-attack made it to the pump as drivers raced to hoard fuel. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses the fuel shortages along the East coast, and when the government expects things to return to normal.
Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Take a breath. Now another. Of all the oxygen you just inhaled, about 20% comes from the Amazon forest. As the planet’s green lung, protection of the Amazon forest is a priority for all environmentalists. But the Biden administration is involved in delicate diplomatic negotiations with Brazil’s president, who watches over most of the Amazon and believes keeping the Amazon intact is keeping his country from fully developing. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on the challenges in cutting a climate bargain with the “Trump of the tropics.”
Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
On Friday, the pipeline that feeds nearly half of the east coast’s fuel supply was put to a halt after the company that runs it fell victim to ransomware. And while the attack hasn’t affected fuel access in the country yet, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre says it exposes critical vulnerabilities in the American energy field on the cyberspace.
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Yesterday, the Biden administration presented a 10-year plan that would set aside one-third of America’s land and waters for conservation. Democrats and scientists have touted this goal as a measure to slow mass extinction. But POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports on why details on Biden's plans to reach this goal are still scarce.
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In the 1860s, John D. Rockefeller started his oil empire in Cleveland, Ohio. By his death in the 1930s, he’d built the largest fortune in American history by building a monopoly in the oil industry. But now, his living descendants are fighting Exxon Mobil, the largest remnant of Rockefeller’s Standard Oil, over what they call decades of deception by the company. Today, E&E News reporter Maxine Joselow explains the battle between the two sides of Rockefeller’s legacy.
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The Biden administration is calling for spending tens of billions to help speed the adoption of electric vehicles and bring on the future of clean transportation. But farmers fear that shift away from liquid fuels and they say Biden’s ignoring home-grown biofuels. Now, they’re putting some of their considerable political power into making sure ethanol and other fuels get something from any upcoming infrastructure legislation. Today, POLITICO’s Ryan McCrimmon, on the administration’s plan to balance out the interests of farmers and the push for clean transportation.
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Ask any Democrat on Capitol Hill about Trump’s regulations and they will almost certainly tell you they were far too weak. But since Dems hold both legislative arms, why not just undo these regulations unilaterally? According to POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, doing so through the Congressional Review Act carries some untested legal risks.
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On Earth Day, Joe Biden announced the US’ ambitious goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. But it seems like the calculations that guided the administration’s decision are a secret. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on why Congress and the private sector want to know the math behind the White House’s climate plan.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom directed his administration last week to ban new fracking permits within three years in the state. The move comes after the state legislature, controlled by Democrats, voted against the ban – which Newsom himself said last year he didn't have the power to issue as governor. POLITICO’s Colby Bermel explains the ban and the motivations behind it.
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This week, the Supreme court heard arguments on two cases that could redefine pipeline construction and the amount of biofuels in America’s gasoline. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino and Alex Guillen followed along, and they explain the stakes in these cases.
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On Tuesday, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen and Annie Snider sat down with EPA administrator Michael Regan. The veteran public servant on environmental policy is now one of the government officials with most power to direct federal action on climate change and the environment — and he wants to get his agency back to crafting strong regulations.
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12 years ago, Democrats tried to implement a price on US carbon emissions as part of a complicated process that would try to lower America’s carbon footprint. But while this attempt failed, some American companies privately began internally considering the cost of their emissions. Today, POLITICO’s Lorraine Woellert, on how this shift could help the federal government fight climate change.
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Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice… After decades of flip-flopping, world leaders aren’t taking the American president’s word on climate at its value. With momentum on climate policy at the White House and Congress, Democrats have an opportunity to show the world the US is serious this time around. Today, POLITICO’s Ryan Heath, on how historic inaction is handicapping Biden’s work on climate leadership.
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Joe Biden promised he would return America to a top leadership position on climate. At his own climate summit, President Biden announced the ambitious climate goal that the environmental world had been waiting for. But wait, there’s more! POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on all the news from the day-long climate meeting.
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A decade ago, China beat America in the race for dominance in solar energy technology. Now, China is lapping the US again, this time in another key component of the green energy transition: battery production. Today, POLITICO’s Gavin Bade and Eric Wolff explore Joe Biden’s plan to catch up, and the environmental challenges along the way.
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Lowering emissions may not be enough to prevent the worst consequences of climate change. To meet the most ambitious climate goals, technologies that absorb the carbon from the atmosphere will need to be developed and rolled out en masse. And POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports that’s where Exxon wants to take action.
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For more than a century, coal mines across the country’s heartland fueled a growing nation and created thousands of jobs. But as the energy world shifts to cleaner sources of power, helping the once-booming coal country adapt to a changing world is shaping up to be one of the Democrats’ biggest challenges. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on how Democrats are threading the line between promoting the energy transition while looking after coal communities.
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Since the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015 many countries and big companies have ramped up their commitments to lower their emissions, while the U.S. under former President Donald Trump rejected the global effort. But no more: On Thursday — Earth Day —President Joe Bien convenes a virtual summit with dozens of world leaders, putting the U.S. back in the climate spotlight. Today, we preview the summit with POLITICO’s Zack Colman.
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California is the country’s leader when it comes to climate policies. But not even Democrats could impose a ban on fracking despite holding all levels of power in California. Today, POLITICO’s Colby Bermel explains why.
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In the last decade, some of the largest American companies have taken on the challenge of lowering their emissions to net zero. But as these companies invest in green energies and carbon-capturing technologies, they are finding that the federal government’s inaction is keeping them from reaching their goals. Today, Lorraine Woellert, on what corporate America wants from Biden.
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Officials in London, Glasgow and the U.N. climate headquarters in Bonn are trying to figure out how to salvage the 26th annual United Nations climate conference, known as COP26. The summit is supposed to be held in Glasgow in the first two weeks of November. But POLITICO’s Karl Mathiesen explains the challenges of hosting a global summit amid an unpredictable pandemic.
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Karl Mathiesen is the Senior Climate Correspondent at POLITICO Europe.
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Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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The Biden administration's efforts to marry environmental justice and clean water access will depend a lot on Radhika Fox, who's currently laying the groundwork at EPA. POLITICO’s Annie Snider reports.
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Most of the 21st century has seen a true revolution in the energy world: new, better technologies to create renewable energies, the rise of natural gas, and the advent of vehicles that run on electricity. But one sector that hasn’t seen an evolution is the way energy is transmitted across the country. In comes Biden’s plan to modernize the American power grid. Today, POLITICO’s Eric Wolff discusses the challenges that will come with expanding and renovating American power lines.
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It’s common knowledge that cow burps and pig farts are an important source of emissions in America. But is it true? Today, Alex Guillen explains where the thick of methane emissions related to farming actually come from, and what the federal government could do to curb them.
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American energy jobs pay considerably higher than the median job. But Kelsey Tamborrino reports that Joe Biden’s job plan faces challenges in selling new, renewable energy jobs that pay less than traditional energy work.
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Joe Biden wants to be the president to change the course in the fight against climate change. But if he really wants to use the full power of the federal government, his EPA has to craft strong regulations that will pass legal muster. Today, Alex Guillen reports on the challenge of striking that balance.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Way before solar power took off in America, Tom Werner took the reins of a little known California company called SunPower. After nearly two decades, Werner is stepping down as CEO just as the rise of solar seems to have no boundaries. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino talks to Werner about what the industry wants from the Biden administration, and what he sees as the biggest roadblocks for American solar power.
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President Joe Biden wants Americans to start driving electric vehicles as soon as possible, and for these vehicles to be fully built by Americans. But in order to achieve this goal, the US will need to dramatically increase its production of batteries. Today, Gavin Bade explains how and an international trade dispute could hit the brakes on a long-awaited battery construction facility in Georgia.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed Florida's lawsuit against Georgia over water use from the Chattahoochee, Flint and Apalachicola rivers. POLITICO’s Bruce Ritchie explains.
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President Joe Biden's $2 trillion climate and infrastructure plan is too modest to address a global emergency, some environmental advocates say. POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports.
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Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
President Joe Biden is set to unveil the details of a major infrastructure package that’s expected to include record spending on climate change. POLITICO’s Matthew Choi reports.
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Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
The Biden administration unveiled a new initiative on Monday to boost the U.S. offshore wind power, aiming to leverage the industry as part of President Joe Biden's effort to create new union jobs under a transition to a clean energy economy.
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Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
As President Joe Biden prepares to pitch what's likely to be a $3 trillion infrastructure package this week to help prepare the country for the growing threats from climate change, Senators Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski will be crucial in determining whether that plan draws bipartisan support, or if Democrats will go it alone and use reconciliation to move the legislation. POLITICO’s Anthony Adgragna explains.
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Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO podcast producer.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Senate Democrats are preparing to use the Congressional Review Act resolution to rescind a major Trump regulatory rule that limits the EPA’s ability to regulate methane. But, will that resolution pass the Senate? POLITICO’s Alex Guillén explains.
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Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO podcast producer.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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In recent decades, solar and wind energies have revolutionized the world’s energy supply, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels. But there is one technology that could provide another source of clean energy by creating power out of one of the most common elements in the galaxy: hydrogen. Today, POLITICO’s Marie French explains the potential of hydrogen power.
Earlier this month, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted to confirm Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary. But it seems like additional progressives may face longer odds getting into the Interior Department. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on how one of the Senate’s biggest power couples are wielding their power at the upper chamber.
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For more than a century, presidents have used the authority under the Antiquities Act to create national monuments. At its conception, this law was created to protect vulnerable important sites from looting and exploitation, but on Monday, Chief Justice John Roberts said he wants the court to evaluate whether presidents are overreaching their authority by wielding it to protect vast amounts of land and water. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen, on how Chief Justice Roberts’ announcement could threaten the president’s agenda.
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Since the day after inauguration, Democrats have controlled the agenda at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. But GOP still holds three of the five commission seats, and Republican Neil Chatterjee has emerged as the swing vote, at least for the next 3 months. And on Thursday, he voted alongside Democrats on a rule that could shape the future of interstate pipelines across America. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Eric Wolff is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Joe Biden’s nominees for CIA director and State Department deputy director were never in question. Still, Senator Ted Cruz vowed to slow their confirmations until he heard what the administration planned to do to keep the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from completion. That is until yesterday, when the State Secretary hinted that the Biden administration will not sit idly by and watch the pipeline connect Russian natural gas to Germany.
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US energy production looks nothing like what it used to. Today, you can find windmills all along the American prairies, while solar panels sit on top of schools and parking lots. And today, POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino reports that solar power is only expected to much stronger in the next decade.
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Climate models have become an essential tool for decision making, from private companies to governments. But not all models are equally accurate, and some of the groups developing and selling their own models claim a level of detail that don't match the realities of science. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman and his dog Gracie explain explains the risks of leaning too much on inaccurate models.
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Since the Paris Climate Agreement, dozens of companies have released climate pledges to reach net zero emissions or invest in renewable energies. But leaving climate pledges as a voluntary measure can get… tricky, and allow for polluting industries to still get billions in investment. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on the Biden’s top climate diplomat’s fight to hold US banks to their climate promises.
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Later today, the Senate will vote to confirm New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as the head of the Interior Department. As the Interior Secretary, Haaland will have to carry out much of the president’s aggressive climate agenda and lead the decisions over oil production on federal land. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, on how this fight already played out during her confirmation hearings, and what to expect from her tenure.
In the past decade, federal help has been central in triggering the renewable energy boom in America. Now, solar and wind power are ready to compete with fossil fuels in an open market. But if traditional sources of energy still get subsidies… why should renewables lose theirs? POLITICO’s Eric Wolff discusses.
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After getting an impeachment trial done and passing historic stimulus package, the Senate is back to approving President Joe Biden’s cabinet picks. And yesterday, Michael Regan got substantial bipartisan support to lead the EPA. So, what can we expect from an agency that’ll be central to Biden’s fight against climate change? POLITICO’s Alex Guillen explains.
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You can feel it in the air: the energy transition is already happening. And while fossil fuels make up the largest part of US power, all across the country thousands of windmills are spinning clean energy into the grid. The power is coming from deep in the heartland to off shores, and it is only going to become more important. Today, POLITICO’s Ryan Heath, Lorraine Woellert, and Kelsey Tamborrino discuss the success of onshore wind in Republican states, and the incoming boom in offshore wind production.
Ryan Heath is POLITICO's senior editor and the author of POLITICO's Global Translations. Lorraine Woellert is POLITICO's sustainability editor. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
For years Donald Trump and US senators worked tirelessly to keep Russia from finishing a pipeline project that would tighten its grip on Europe’s energy market. Now, Joe Biden is realizing that if he wants to bring peace to the US relations with Germany, he may need to let go of the American fight against Nord Stream 2. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on the crossroad ahead for the Biden administration.
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The chips continue to fall after last month’s massive power collapse in Texas. In the state, local officials are investigating the causes of the failure that led to dozens of deaths, while many of the energy supervisors have either resigned or been removed from their offices. And in Congress, while two House committees are leading their own investigations, Texas representatives are starting to debate how much should the federal government get involved. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, on what Democrats want the national government to do, and what Republicans fear will happen.
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If Joe Biden really wants the federal muscle to lead the fight against climate change, he is going to need to flex the muscle of the Energy Department. Just last week, the Senate confirmed Jennifer Granholm to lead the agency, and this week she sat down with POLITICO’s Eric Wolff and Kelsey Tamborrino to detail how her department will help green energies and the fight for union jobs in the sector.
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In the decade since Democrats failed to create a cap and trade on carbon, party leaders and environmentalists have tried to figure out a way to clean the American energy sector. Now, the discussion is centered around two options: taxing carbon, or creating a clean energy standard. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and Zack Colman explain these approaches.
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President Joe Biden can’t fight climate change on his own. The good news for him? House Democrats are joining the fight. On Tuesday, three of the House’s top Democrats presented the caucus’ ambitious climate bill. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has the details.
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Anyone who is someone in the energy world is at CERA Week. The conference, which puts together the most important names in the fossil fuel industry inside the same building in Texas, is back on this week. But in 2021, the conference organizers are learning that going virtual isn’t the only change to the conference: to stay relevant, they’ve expanded the scope of the talks to the climate change, renewables the energy transition. Today, Ben Lefebvre, with the biggest takeaways from the first day of CERA Week 2021.
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With carbon emissions being one of the main contributors to climate change, the American government has spent years trying to properly gauge the gas’ social impact. And in order to better understand the impact of federal regulation to curb emissions, the Obama administration tried to calculate the social cost of carbon. Now, President Biden’s government wants to update this cost to reflect the latest scientific data. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on how the new figure can pave the way for tougher federal action against climate change.
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Millions of Americans lack access to clean tap water, while others have been priced out. And while President Joe Biden has vowed to make clean water a priority, the reality is that the cost of potential regulation to make drinking water safer is only going to make it more expensive. So, who pays for the difference? POLITICO’s Annie Snider, on why this challenge could keep millions from getting clean water, and how the federal government could help.
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On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Joe Biden held their first joint meeting. And climate change was one of the top topics on the agenda. On the same day, President Biden talked about America’s climate diplomacy after the country officially rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement. But talk is cheap, and POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports that convincing the world is going to take a lot of complicated executive and legislative action. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
On Tuesday, Rep. Deb Haaland made history as the first Native American nominated for a presidential cabinet position to reach a Senate confirmation hearing. to be questioned for a presidential cabinet position. AndIn the hearing, GOP senators took the opportunity to attack President Biden’s climate and environment agenda. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Anthony Adragna recap the first day of testimony.
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This morning, the first Native American ever nominated for a Cabinet position, is set to appear before a Senate committee. Rep. Deb Haaland, a progressive lawmaker from New Mexico, is Biden’s pick for the Interior Department. But even before her committee hearing, some Western senators are saying she will not have their votes. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Anthony Adragna discuss the controversy around Haaland’s nomination.
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The Texas blackouts that knocked power out for millions threw state and federal officials into crisis management mode – and now they’re looking for culprits. The blackouts left a death toll of nearly 60 people, and showed that the state was largely unprepared for extreme weather. And that is a lesson that multiple states are beginning to learn the hard way. POLITICO’s Renu Rayasam, on how the storm played out differently in some parts of Texas, and Eric Wolff, on how governments are preparing their critical power systems for worsening natural disasters.
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Joe Biden has repeatedly said his energy transition plan will create millions of “green, union jobs.” But compared to other sectors of the energy industry, wind and solar have low unionization rates. POLITICO’s Rebecca Rainey and Eric Wolff, on the union leaders’ fears that workers will be left behind.
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A Delaware son holds a key for America’s ambitious infrastructure and climate policy goals over thecoming years. Actually, make that two Delaware sons. As chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works committee, Sen. Tom Carper is dedicated to helping President Biden achieve his administration’s goals on infrastructure, electric vehicles, and climate policy POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and First State native Alex Guillen sat down with Sen. Carper.
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A nationwide snowstorm set daily record lows earlier this week, sending unprepared cities into chaos. In Texas, the unexpected freezing temperatures shut power down for millions of residents, extending what were expected to be short-rolling blackouts into days-long outages. Politico’s Eric Wolff explains why the Lone Star state ran out of power when residents needed it most.
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The early leaders of environmental groups were mostly people who saw their goal as saving endangered animals or national parks, and while they’ve broadened their targets in the past half century, their memberships still skew heavily white. Now, with environmental justice on the rise, people of color and low-income communities that have long on the periphery of the green movement are making their voices heard on the hazards of climate change and pollution that disproportionally harms them. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on the importance of including these communities in the fight for environmental protection.
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Joe Biden wants to aggressively lower US emissions from fossil fuel production. But Texas, the state where most of America's greenhouse gases come from, is not particularly keen on helping him out. Today, POLITICO's Ben Lefebvre on how big an obstacle the Lone Star State will be to Biden meeting his emissions goals.
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In the 1930s, American hydroelectric power rose thanks in part to the construction of numerous dams along the Pacific northwest. These dams, and the energy they’ve produced, have shaped American communities in the decades since, even win World War 2. But keeping the dams operating has come at a huge cost for multiple types of salmon, many of which are now facing extinction. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider explains one Republican congressman’s plan to save the salmon and help the communities that depend on these dams.
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So far, virtually every one of Joe Biden’s executive nominees have passed the Senate with flying colors. But before even having a hearing, the president’s pick to lead the Interior Department is taking heat from Republican senators. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on why GOP senators are taking aim at congresswoman Deb Haaland.
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For decades, Ed Markey was one of the loudest voices for climate and the environment on Capitol Hill. And now with unified Democratic control of government, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna caught up with the Massachusetts senator to talk about the present and future of climate policy, President Biden’s agenda, and the road to America’s net-zero emissions.
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President Joe Biden promised to drop big money against climate change. But while policy and spending will be critical to fight worsening global warming, there is also a lot to do to mitigate the effects on vulnerable and underserved communities. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on difficult road ahead for the administration in figuring out how to meet the promise.
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Over the 2010s, wind energy boomed and became a significant player in America’s energy portfolio. And despite all the chaos of 2020, the decade is headed off a good start for the renewable sector. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino reports.
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On Wednesday, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a confirmation hearing for President Joe Biden's Environmental Protection Agency administrator nominee Michael Regan. While Regan has received praise among Democrats, some Republicans have criticized his approach. POLITICO’s Annie Snider explains.
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A new report by the National Academies of Sciences says that the United States can achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, but it will require "rapid rates of change and unprecedented levels of funding.” Will President Joe Biden implement the report’s proposals? POLITICO’s Alex Guillén explains.
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The Biden administration is working on expanding funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and tax credits, but they can’t do it alone: big auto makers will be fundamental to help the US transition away from fuel-powered cars. And last week, General Motors announced an ambitious timeline for when their fleet will be all carbon-neutral. Today, POLITICO’s Catherine Boudreau explains whether the auto giant can realistically meet this goal, and what they are likely to need from the federal government to get there.
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Since the Obama administration, the federal government has been in the middle of a tug-of-war between corn farmers and oil refiners. The multi-million dollar question? How much ethanol the government should mandate to be blended into American gasoline. Today, POLITICO’s Eric Wolff, with how this battle may play out under President Joe Biden.
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In its final days in office, Trump’s EPA pushed through a number of highly controversial rules that would go into effect right before Joe Biden took office. But in the rush to get the orders through, those officials made these orders vulnerableto losing in court, and POLITICO’s Alex Guillen and Annie Snider report that’s exactly what has happened in recent days.
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President Joe Biden pledged huge action on climate change. And while he will need Congress to bring significant actions, on Wednesday he signed one of the most aggressive executive orders to tackle global warming in US history. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Zack Colman, on what’s in the huge executive order.
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Remember Iowa? In the country’s first Democratic primary, Pete Buttigieg confirmed his rise as a star within the party by winning over President Joe Biden and progressive leader Bernie Sanders. And while the former mayor of South Bend wasn’t able to win the party’s presidential ticket, all signs indicate that he will be in the federal government as Joe Biden’s Secretary of Transportation, a role where he could be fundamental to advance Biden’s climate change agenda. POLITICO’s Tanya Snyder and Sam Mintz, on what they expect to see from Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary.
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President Joe Biden is wasting no time pushing for climate action on the executive branch. But getting long-lasting action through the legislation is not going to be so easy. Yesterday, House Energy and Commerce chairman Frank Pallone tapered expectations on how aggressive Democrats can act on climate policy. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna explains.
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Biden’s first executive orders steered the federal ship in a very different direction on all sorts of issues. But as the new president settles in, many are expecting federal action to get more specific and long-term. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses an executive order coming this week that would fulfill Biden’s promise to halt oil production on federal lands.
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The global economy is still fighting the pandemic and digging itself out of a recession, while jobs and training will surely change going forward. What other actions need to be taken by government, business, education and other institutions to ensure that people have access to the resources necessary for good jobs? Hosts Ryan Heath and Luiza Savage talk with leaders in job training and tech about the big, structural changes that need to happen. Ryan Heath is the host of "Global Translations". Luiza Savage is a host of "Global Translations". Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.
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On his very first day, President Joe Biden signed 17 different executive orders, including one paragraph that announced the return to the Paris Climate Agreement. But one order redirected the priorities of the EPA and the Energy and Interior Departments, making climate change and the environment top priorities again, and reversing a lot of the former administration’s rules. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Eric Wolff, Alex Guillen, and Annie Snider, on the significance of Biden’s Day 1 orders.
Eric Wolff covers energy for POLITICO. Annie Snider covers water and the EPA for POLITICO. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Joe Biden closed his inauguration day by signing myriad of executive orders, including ordering the return to the Paris Climate Agreement and stopping the Keystone XL pipeline. And while the eyes of the world were fixated on the transition, climate hawks eyed John Kerry, the incoming top official on climate diplomacy. POLITICO’s Ryan Heath, Zack Colman, Karl Mathiesen and Maura Forrest, on what the world climate leaders want Kerry to achieve in the Biden administration.
Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Ryan Heath is POLITICO's senior editor and the author of POLITICO's Global Translations. Maura Forrest is an energy and environment reporter for POLITICO Pro Canada. Karl Mathiesen is POLITICO Europe's senior climate correspondent. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
After a lame duck that’s been anything but, it’s finally Joe Biden’s first day in the White House. And with control of the executive and legislative branches, the Democratic leader is wasting no time putting forward an aggressive climate and regulatory agenda. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explores the administrative actionsBiden is set to take on his first day, and Alex Guillen looks at how a federal court is leaving the incoming EPA an open door to limit carbon pollution from power plants.
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In recent years, dozens of cities have filed lawsuits against oil giants over the impact of climate change in their communities. Whether states or federal courts hear the case could considerably shape the verdict. And today, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments over who has jurisdiction over these hearings. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen has details on what’s at stake.
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The idea of a traditional career path is changing — and for the better. Technological advances and changing labor markets are spurring nontraditional job training methods like reskilling and upskilling to grow in popularity. But how are these new training programs working? Hosts Ryan Heath and Luiza Savage talk with guests in the new job training game.
The orthodoxy on what makes for a traditional career path is changing — and for the better. As technological change accelerates and the labor market around the world shifts, nontraditional job training methods like reskilling and upskilling grow in popularity. But how are these new programs for training workers and helping them pivot careers working? Hosts Ryan Heath and Luiza Savage talk with guests who know what it's like to participate in or run one of these programs. Ryan Heath is the host of "Global Translations". Luiza Savage is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.Alison Dempsey is a project manager at Solar Holler in West Virginia. Joel Duran is an IBM consultant and P-TECH program consultant. Ong Tze-Ch’in is the chief executive of SkillsFuture Singapore.Check out Ryan Heath's article on how America is looking to Singapore's model of rapid training programs: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/13/us-chamber-fund-training-programs-458412And check out the other POLITICO newsletters: Global Translations: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations Morning Shift: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-shift Morning Tech: https://www.politico.com/morningtech/ Morning Energy: https://www.politico.com/morningenergy/
With Democrats taking control of the Senate, many expect the party to move aggressively on climate policy. But whatever Democrats want to achieve on climate or any policy front will have to pass muster with the most moderate Democrat in the Senate: West Virginia’s Joe Manchin. Today, POLITICO's Anthony Adragna sits down with the incoming Energy committee chairman.
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That’s one way to get money out of politics: after last week’s attack on the Capitol, dozens of America’s largest companies are temporarily halting their political donations. And while many of the largest energy companies are following this step, none of them have so far chosen to limit the donation freeze to the politicians who have supported the violent groups. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Kelsey Tamborrino explain the companies’ middling reaction, and whether it will hold until the next political cycle.
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Trump's EPA has cleared regulatory roadblocks for American industries from the very beginning. But a week before leaving office, the administration is setting up a major rule. The twist? It’s meant to limit its own future regulations. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen, on the latest effort from Andrew Wheeler’s office to limit the power of its Democratic successor.
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In a normal transition, outgoing executive employees would be going through their rolodexes trying to find their next gig. But some fear their federal government experience in the Trump administration could be a stain on their resume, especially after last week’s attack on the Capitol. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Ben Lefebvre, on why the energy industry seems weary of hiring Trump alumni.
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Of all the things you may remember 2020 for, natural disasters may not be at the top of the list. But last year was filled with strong hurricanes, floods, and uncontrollable wildfires. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on the natural disasters of the year from the view of the government’s climate science agency, and how science is already shaping the incoming administration.
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POLITICO Energy presents Episode 9 of the new season of POLITICO's podcast "Global Translations": The pandemic sent shockwaves through a global labor market already upended by digitization and the green energy transition. It left tens of millions jobless and amplified skills gaps. Even as we spent trillions keeping the economy on life support, investment in the skills of the future has been scarce. So how do we get the right skills to the right people, to get the economy motoring again? Hosts Ryan Heath and Luiza Savage speak with experts about these major labor disruptions.Ryan Heath is the host of "Global Translations". Luiza Savage is a host of "Global Translations". Saadia Zahidi is a managing director at the World Economic Forum. Marianne Wanamaker is a economics professor at the University of Tennessee and former chief domestic economist on the White House Council of Economic Advisors.Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. Check out Ryan Heath's article on how workers are struggling for skills support here: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/06/workers-are-struggling-for-skills-support-during-pandemic-455063And check out the other POLITICO newsletters: Global Translations: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations Weekly Shift (labor): https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-shift Transition Playbook: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/transition-playbook
Alaska Republicans managed to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil drilling in the 2017 tax law. But when the federal government tried to sell leases for oil production opened earlier this week, there was little interest. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on the massive flop, and whether it means the end for ANWR’s oil dreams.
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January 6th, 2021 is a day that will live in infamy: over the afternoon, supporters of outgoing president Donald Trump took over the Capitol building as a joint session was set to confirm Joe Biden’s win of the White House. The resulting riot left a woman dead and multiple injured. But on the same day, results out of Georgia handed Democrats both Senate seats, flipping the upper chamber, and giving Joe Biden the full force of the government to fight climate change. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, on what a Democratic federal government is likely to do.
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The EPA relies on scientific studies to do its job. But recently, the agency has become weary of studies that don’t share as much of their data as the agency would like. So much so that yesterday, administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the long-awaited “transparency rule,” a rule that will force the EPA to give more weight to studies that disclose more data. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the rule, and the controversy that it’s ignited.
Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Annie Snider is an energy and environment reporter for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
More than a decade ago, Joe Biden helped negotiate a historic stimulus package to help the American economy recover from the great recession. But the success of the economic recovery left billions of dollars in the federal government’s accounts without use, money that was meant to help green energy technologies. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on how the incoming Biden administration could put this money to use.
Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
This episode first aired on June 30th.
According to the government’s floodplain, 8 million homes are prone to flooding in the next 100 years. But a new study released Monday suggests the number could be nearly double. POLITICO’s Zack Colman looks at why rising tides are raising the odds, and how it could impact some already vulnerable communities.
This episode first aired on October 20th.
Governments have spent decades telling the public of the importance of recycling and separating their waste. And a major ally in these efforts has been a little triangle made of curving arrows that is supposed to symbolize that a material can be recycled. But ultimately, recycling has failed to make a sizable impact on the plastic pollution across the world. POLITICO’s Eline Schaart explains why.
This episode originally aired on July 10.
Long gone are the days where we dreamed of flying cars and teleporting for the future. POLITICO Europe’s Aitor Hernandez-Morales reports European leaders’ vision include no cars and what they call smaller, happier living.
The technologies that protect us, move us and power our daily lives require mining minerals and metals in distant places. But access to these essential materials is increasingly under threat. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk with experts who are sounding the alarm.
Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. Sharon Burke is a senior advisor for the International Security Program and Resource Security Program at New America. Nedal T. Nassar is Chief of Materials Flow Analysis Section at the U.S. Geological Survey. Tom Duesterberg is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He is an expert on trade and foreign policy. Luiza Savage's article on how America's dependence on critical minerals from China: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/18/china-could-strangle-biden-agenda-437171 And check out the other POLITICO newsletters: Global Translations: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations Morning Energy: https://www.politico.com/morningenergy/ The Long Game: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/the-long-game China Watcher: politico.com/china Morning Tech: https://www.politico.com/morningtech/
Yesterday, we finally learned president-elect Joe Biden’s picks for Interior and EPA heads. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman, Ben Lefebvre, and Alex Guillen join Anthony Adragna to discuss how the incoming Biden administration is shaping to be the most climate-change focused administration yet.
Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Alex Guillen covers energy and the EPA for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Could Biden finish his cabinet before the new year? Adding to the nominations already announced, yesterday Pete Buttigieg was introduced as the president-elect’s pick for Transportation Department, and that was just the first of many nominees to be reported in a busy midweek. Today, Tyler Pager, Zack Colman, Sam Mintz, and Alex Guillen, on the incoming administration’s nominees for the Energy and Transportation Departments, as well as the domestic climate policy chief.
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If you think you’re bad at leaving things for the last minute, just look at Congress. Bipartisan lawmakers are working against the clock to get a government spending bill through before the end of the year. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna reports on the many energy provisions that could ride along with the must-pass funding package.
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European oil giants are promising to move away from fossil fuels and transition into green energy companies. But that’s not a pledge America’s giants are willing to make. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on Exxon Mobil’s latest climate pledge, and what the company hopes to gain from a less ambitious goal.
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Throughout the Trump era, oil companies big and small embraced systemic deregulation that allowed them to increase revenue through higher pollution. But the administration’s scale-back of methane rules ended up hurting oil companies, who are now losing international deals because of their impact to the environment. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on why big fossil fuel companies are suggesting some new openness to some regulation of greenhouse gases.
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What will it take to secure access to the critical minerals we need for the future — and can we solve one environmental challenge without creating a new one? Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk to political leaders around the world about what they are doing to shore up access to critical minerals. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Ambassador Kirsten Hillman is Canada’s Ambassador to the United States EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional RelationsRead Luiza Savage's article on how US, Canada & Europe's policymakers are scrambling to secure critical minerals to develop clean energy: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/09/renewables-mining-clean-energy-443844And check out the other POLITICO newsletters: Global Translations: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations Morning Energy: https://www.politico.com/morningenergy/ The Long Game: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/the-long-game China Watcher: politico.com/china Morning Tech: https://www.politico.com/morningtech/ Corridors: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/corridors
Joe Biden’s cabinet is taking shape. The president-elect has already announced his picks for theState, Health and Human Services, and Defense Departments -- even a special envoy for climate change. But the key energy and environment positions are still pending. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, Ben Lefebvre, and Anthony Adragna round up the top contenders for Energy, Interior, and the EPA.
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Democrats have their eyes on the two runoff races in Georgia next January in order to set their agenda. But when it comes to climate policy, flipping the Senate will be crucial toward determining the scope of Democratic climate pushes. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, on how Democrats want to push for climate policy in the next Congress.
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There’s no doubt that President-elect Joe Biden’s EPA will restore many of the regulations set by the Obama administration and lead domestic climate change priorities. But as Mary Nichols gains traction as Biden's pick to lead the EPA, environmental justice groups are concerned about her record on that issue. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Debra Kahn, on the group's concerns about Nichols.
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Since the 2017 tax law, the Trump administration has had the power to open a part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil production. But it’s been the last month when the Interior Department has rushed to get the paperwork in places so companies can begin work. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on why regardless of the administration’s fierce pace, the path ahead for drilling in ANWR is dotted with numerous obstacles.
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As the fifth biggest American river, the Colorado river has served growing cities and a large portion of farmers along 7 states. But 20 consecutive years of drought have challenged the access to water and brought bitter discord between rural and urban communities. POLITICO’s Annie Snider spoke to one Colorado rancher who’s working on a solution centered around cooperation rather than conflict.
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To understand how essential critical minerals are to our world, we turn to a case study: cobalt. This mineral is proving key to the future of green energy, defense and high tech manufacturing — not to mention electric vehicles. But cobalt has its challenges. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath look at China’s dominant role in global cobalt mining and the serious problems that can arise if other countries can't get enough supplies. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. Nedal T. Nassar is Chief of Materials Flow Analysis Section at the U.S. Geological Survey. Bryce Crocker is the CEO of Jervois Mining Aimee Boulanger is the executive director of Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) Read Luiza Savage's article on how America got outmaneuvered in a critical mining race: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/02/china-cobalt-mining-441967 And check out the other POLITICO newsletters: Global Translations: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations Morning Energy: https://www.politico.com/morningenergy/ The Long Game: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/the-long-game China Watcher: politico.com/china Morning Tech: https://www.politico.com/morningtech/
Joe Biden has made clear he wants his cabinet and White House team to make climate change a central part of their agenda. But the president-elect’s choice to lead the National Economic Council has drawn fire from some on the left for his work at investment giant BlackRock – even though he helped out climate change the radar there. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman on why Joe Biden’s climate-change conscious cabinet is unlikely to fully satisfy some environmentalists.
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50 years and one day today, president Richard Nixon officially signed the EPA into existence. Since then, the agency has successfully combatted water pollution, reduced smog, and cleaned up contaminated mines. But the partisan fight over federal action against climate change has turned into a modern battle for the agency’s future, and what its mission should be. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen explains.
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Natural disasters are growing stronger and more frequent from climate change. Every hurricane or wildfire can be a multi-billion dollar financial loss for the American economy. POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports that failure to price in the risk of natural disasters is creating a bubble in the housing market, one that could burst in the coming years.
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For years, American natural gas benefitted from a federal government who pushed liquified natural gas exports through its diplomatic channels. But even before the presidential election, there were some new signs of resistance to American gas due to its emissions. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on how the incoming Biden administration could use this shift to push for stricter environmental regulations and policies to clean America’s natural gas industry.
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Since the beginning of his administration, Donald Trump embraced increasing American production of natural gas and commercializing it across the world. And the push to promote natural gas was so strong that it tensed up the US relations with many strategic allies. But in the weeks leading up to the 2020 election, some European countries started walking back on these natural gas deals, citing climate and economic concerns, but also realizing they may not be dealing with a natural-gas-forward American diplomacy for much longer. Today, POLITICO’s America Hernandez, on the future of liquefied natural gas exports once Joe Biden has taken office.
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Barack Obama left the White House as one of the presidents with the best standing with tribal nations. In 2020, Native voters around the country turned out in record numbers for Joe Biden. Now the President-elect wants to further Obama’s legacy, a mission that starts by making a team at the Interior Department that is prepared to work alongside indigenous communities nationwide. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino and Annie Snider, on what Biden is looking for as he puts this team together, and how tribes could be a powerful ally on environmental issues.
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The General Services Administration finally sent the letter authorizing the start of the transition yesterday evening. But Biden’s team wasn’t just patiently waiting: even before the official letter went out, the transition team announced that it was creating a new special envoy position for climate change, and appointing long-time climate ally John Kerry to it. POLITICO’s Zack Colman on what Kerry could do from his new office, and what Biden’s reported pick for Treasury, Janet Yellen, has said she would like do about climate change.
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It’s not just Tesla: from up-and-coming Chinese vehicle giants to transitioning the UK’s car fleet, the global shift to electric vehicles is gaining speed. But to see a massive transition, you still need to see a lot more charging stations on the roads, as well as federal incentives to switch oil-powered cars. Today, POLITICO’s Gavin Bade – on what Joe Biden wants to do to bolster electric cars, and what he could get through in the next 4 years.
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The technologies that protect us, move us and power our daily lives require mining minerals and metals in distant places. But access to these essential materials is increasingly under threat. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk with experts who are sounding the alarm.
In this chapter, hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath connect the dots and speak with experts including Dr. Anthony Fauci, Tom Duesterberg, Mariana Mazzucato, Jim Robinson, Jennifer Harris, Professor Adegoke Oke, and POLITICO reporters Sarah Owermohle and David Wertime.
When Obama ran for president, he knew he would be facing challenges both at home and overseas. But few could imagine his first term would include a massive offshore oil spill and chasing diplomats around Copenhagen. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen reports on how the 44th president looks back at the climate and environmental challenges during this period in his recent memoir.
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There’s a lot we don’t know about Joe Biden’s presidency yet, but there are some things he made clear throughout his campaign: he wants a cabinet that “looks like America,” and he wants it to focus on climate change. But environmental and climate issues vary widely depending on the community you’re looking at. Today, POLITICO’s Sustainability reporter Catherine Boudreau, with how a diverse administration can help Biden better fight for the climate.
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If you’re listening to this podcast, you’ve probably heard of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Commonly known as FERC, the agency is the federal body in charge of regulating energy interstate markets, and it is going to play a major role if Biden wants to make meaningful energy transition policy. But as Trump slowly makes his way out the door, the White House has thrown FERC in disarray by replacing the chairman. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains what is happening at the agency.
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In the push to make the incoming Biden administration active on climate, environmental groups are moving forth with an ambitious agenda. And among their goals is appointing a Treasury secretary that will think of a different kind of green than its predecessors. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on what the incoming Treasury Secretary could achieve in the fight against climate change.
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For more than 50 years, an oil pipeline has been carrying Canadian fossil fuels to the US through a pipeline that runs right between 2 of the great lakes. But after years of environmental flags, and particularly one very close call, the governor of Michigan decided to remove a state easement that allowed the Line 5 to operate. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on the significance of this removal, and how this move could open up a new legal front for pipelines across the country.
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The summer of 2020 was a season of racial reckoning across the country. And the Audubon Society, one of America's biggest bird conservation groups, was no exception. But when the society's CEO heard allegations of a toxic culture that hundreds of his employees faced, the reaction was not exactly what they would have expected. POLITICO's Zack Colman, with an investigation into the culture at the Audubon Society.
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President-elect Joe Biden is bringing dozens of familiar faces to help him set up the leadership teams in his upcoming administration. POLITICO’s Annie Snider, Alex Guillen, and Eric Wolff, on all the former Obama administration officials now advising Biden. Plus, POLITICO Energy editor Matt Daily, on how Trump’s refusal to cooperate threatens to obstruct Biden’s ability to govern after his inauguration.
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Since 2015, Michael Kuperberg has led the government’s team in charge of reporting the impact of climate change. But last week, before the final results on the presidential election were announced, he was removed from his position. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on how Kuperberg’s removal could impact the climate report.
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From the Senate majority leader to the president himself, top Republicans continue to struggle to accept Joe Biden’s victory last week. But while court filings and state contests move along, leaders of federal agencies are preparing to make the most of the last two months of power. Today, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen summons 1990s nostalgia to discuss what the EPA could still get through before handing the keys over to Democrats.
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Only a day after being announced winner of the 2020 election, president-elect Joe Biden released a full transition website, detailing his administration’s plans and goals. But notably, one word is used in the climate change page more than “climate change” itself: jobs. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, who predicted this could be the case last week, has more.
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The pandemic and the rise of China are prompting Republicans and Democrats to turn to government power to grow industries important to America’s security and place in the world. “Industrial policy” is an idea long reviled among Washington policymakers. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk to the people trying to make industrial policy cool again.
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With multiple states still counting their votes, it looks increasingly likely that Democrats could take over the White House but fail to flip the Senate. And while Biden could take action on climate change, a split government would almost certainly neutralize his $2 trillion climate plan. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Zack Colman, and Anthony Adragna explore what Democrats could achieve on the climate front without much help from the Senate.
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While the eyes of virtually everyone in America were fixated on the election, a longtime Trump promise finally materialized: the US left the Paris Climate Agreement. American diplomats will now be onlookers in the climate negotiations that their predecessors helped establish in the first place, and POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports that getting respect even if the U.S. comes back to the table is going to be harder this time around.
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Election night 2020 went exactly the way an election in 2020 would go: by the end of the night, neither candidate had a clear path towards victory, and key states, including Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, said they will need more time to finish counting. But while we may not know who will be in the White House come January 21, we do know how each presidency would shape the energy and environmental world.
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Months of campaigns, promises, rallies, and debates all lead up to here: millions of Americans are headed to the polls to join their voices to those of nearly a hundred million people who have cast their ballot to elect the next President of the United States. And while the pandemic has taken center stage during the campaign season, 2020 is also the year where climate change, energy, and the environment have risen as major political issues in almost every level of politics. POLITICO’s Annie Snider and Anthony Adragna recount the presidential, Senate, and House campaigns and their focus on the environment.
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2020 has been a dark year for the oil industry across the world. In the US, smaller oil producers all across the country have packed up and left their wells, as crude prices have sank to unprofitable territories. So far, Exxon and Chevron, have so far been able to survive the worst of the pandemic, but last week, the two companies reported drastic actions aimed at helping them survive the economic crisis. POLITICO Energy editor Matt Daily explains.
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Once there is a working vaccine, manufacturers across the globe will need to scale up production to produce billions of doses — this means billions of pharmaceutical-grade glass vials, rubber stoppers, packaging and storage and refrigeration. Plus: ensuring the vaccine is available to people the world over. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath question experts on how different countries are handling this overwhelming challenge. Subscribe to POLITICO'S Global Translations for the full series.
Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina. No, it’s not just the states Trump needs to win if he wants to get re-elected, but the states where EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler has been spending quite some time in the last weeks. And according to POLITICO’s Alex Guillen, Wheeler’s disproportionate presence in swing state, and the relevance of some of the announcements, is raising flags from some ethics officials.
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Joe Biden has an aggressive climate agenda. And he also has strong polling both on the national level and in battleground states. And while good polling doesn’t necessarily mean a win, many of the country’s most powerful lobbying firms are preparing to deal with a White House and Congress that would act swiftly on climate, energy, and environmental policy. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Catherine Boudreau, on how lobbyists and industries are preparing for the election.
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In the final week before the presidential election, the Trump campaign is focusing on Joe Biden's comments about fracking in an attempt to boost support in states like Pennsylvania. Will that strategy pay off? POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.
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In 2016, Donald Trump ran on the promise of loosening environmental regulations that had impacted the American oil industry. But after 4 years of deregulation and scrambled policy making, the oil industry doesn’t think Trump was all that great for business. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports.
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Across the country, some states are struggling to pay their employees and make ends meet because of the pandemic. And in Alaska, as leaders look for ways to keep the state financially afloat, a proposal has come up to raise taxes to the oil industry. And as the fate of this proposal heads to the polls in just over a week, POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino reports that a multi-million dollar brawl is heating up.
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In the spotlight during the last presidential debate of 2020, Democratic candidate Joe Biden said he will promote a transition out for the oil industry if he wins the election. But while it may sound like a huge red flag for America’s oil country, there are real signs that the transition may already be unavoidable. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Zack Colman analyze the climate portion of the debate.
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President Trump has taken Angela Merkel’s government to task on trade deficits and NATO dues, but has also voiced his disapproval over the completion of a second gas pipeline project connecting Germany to Russia. POLITICO’s Matthew Karnitschnig, on why Germany’s energy policy is so central to America, and why the two allies are set to stay at odds over this issue for years to come.
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A national ban on fracking has been a top demand for progressives and environmentalists for years, even becoming one of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ top campaign promises during the Democratic primaries. But Joe Biden, the party’s nominee, sees it differently: he’s made clear he doesn’t favor an outright ban on the practice. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Zack Colman, on the nuances of debates over the role for fracking, and why it will be a wedge issue for Democrats in the years to come.
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Governments have spent decades telling the public of the importance of recycling and separating their waste. And a major ally in these efforts has been a little triangle made of curving arrows that is supposed to symbolize that a material can be recycled. But ultimately, recycling has failed to make a sizable impact on the plastic pollution across the world. POLITICO’s Eline Schaart explains why.
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Last month, a federal judge in Montana said William Perry Pendley cannot continue at the helm of the Bureau of Land Management because he has served as acting chief for over a year. But despite the court ruling, Pendley continues to say he is leading the agency, even if the orders have to be signed by the Interior Secretary. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino reports that the conflict is starting to cost the federal government, as a federal judge struck down some of the agency’s actions in Montana over the past year.
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As vice-president, Joe Biden got a front row look at how international trade agreements could help in the push for action on climate change. Now, in the final sprint for the White House, his team is looking for ways to make America’s economic muscle an important tool in the international fight against global warming. POLITICO’s Gavin Bade explains.
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All throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has made clear he is not a fan of renewable energies. But despite tariffs on solar and baseless attacks on how bad windmills are for noise pollution and birds, the renewable industries have had a period of unprecedented bonanza. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff, on how much the green sector has grown despite the president’s rhetoric. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Eric Wolff is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
California has a history of environmental consciousness that dates back to the 1970s. And for most of the 21st century, climate change has been a priority on the state level, no matter the political party in power. But despite aggressive emissions and pollutions policies, the state has also become the poster child of the climate crisis. POLITICO’s Debra Kahn on how the severe natural disasters are impacting the state’s climate agenda.
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The lead up to an election isn’t just about polling and campaigning. Behind the scenes, Joe Biden’s team is working nonstop to find the best cabinet picks if they win in November. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre on Anthony Adragna, with who is best positioned to fill the Interior Department and EPA.
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The czars' reign over Russia ended more than a century ago with the February Revolution. But the term is still used in the federal government to describe officials with a single mission and broad powers. And POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Anthony Adragna are reporting that Joe Biden’s team is considering appointing a climate czar if Democrats take over the White House.
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One of President Trump’s signature moves has been rolling back Obama-era regulations on the environment. That’s how the administration ended a key rule on carbon emissions. But the replacement to this rule known as the ACE rule, has raised legal challenges from fossil fuel companies and environmentalists. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen explains.
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In July, the Supreme Court ruled that the eastern half of Oklahoma is Native American land. In the ruling, the justices said they were keeping the promise the government made to the Native Americans. But a hidden provision is allowing the state to keep control of the environmental regulations that rule over oil and coal plants. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen explains.
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Three years ago, Washington state turned down a project to build a coal terminal that would allow coal from neighboring states to be sent to Asia. And after multiple courts have sided with Washington on the issue, the coal-producing states claim the decision is effectively an embargo on their coal, and want the Supreme Court to weigh in. POLITICO’s Annie Snider explains.
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Last month, President Trump announced he would extend the moratorium on drilling off much of the Atlantic coastline. Even as he made the announcement, many in the oil industry were hoping to be able to continue surveying the area — but that prospect may have disappeared last week. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre contextualizes the reversal on offshore drilling from the White House.
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A hundred years ago, John D. Rockefeller built an oil empire that made him the richest person in American history. But in the 21st century, his descendants are trying to use their money and influence to help fight climate change. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.
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Dropping production costs are making solar power appealing to private users and big utilities alike. And the growing popularity of the renewable energy source is creating a dilemma in Florida, where the state is having to balance the area needed to harness the power of the sun, and the land needed for agriculture. POLITICO’s Bruce Ritchie explains.
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One of Trump’s key promises to the coal industry was rolling back environmental regulations -- and it helped him win in key states back in 2016. But that hasn’t been nearly enough to restore the industry to health, as cheaper natural gas and renewables eat away at its hold on the power industry. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Eric Wolff explain why the president’s promise was impossible to keep, and how the rhetoric around coal is different in 2020.
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Filling cabinet position with temporary, acting chiefs has long been a trademark of the Trump administration. But on Friday, a judge ruled that William Perry Pendley’s time as acting chief of the Bureau of Land Management was unlawful, and ordered a massive review of the agency’s moves over the past year, opening the door for walk backs. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Kelsey Tamborrino investigate which of BLM’s rules could be at risk.
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Over the weekend, the president announced he is nominating Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Barrett, a longtime legal scholar with a short tenure as a federal judge, is almost certain to be confirmed, after GOP senators confirmed they would vote on the nomination over the past week. But what would a Justice Barrett mean for environmental law? POLITICO’s Alex Guillen explains.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday, setting a goal to ban the sale of new gas vehicles within 15 years. But, the order faces major legal obstacles ahead. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains.
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Nearly two-thirds of U.S. energy company executives polled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas believe U.S. crude oil production has peaked, according to survey results released Wednesday. What does that mean for the oil industry? And who are oil executives blaming? POLITICO’S Ben Lefebvre explains.
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China's President Xi Jinping announced on Tuesday that the world's top-emitting country would pursue swifter greenhouse gas emissions goals, pledging to reach carbon neutrality by 2060 and to reach peak emissions before 2030. How does that compare to the United States’ current climate goals? POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be remembered as a champion of gender equality, but she also left behind a considerable environmental legacy. POLITICO's Alex Guillén and Annie Snider take a look at her past rulings, and peek into the future of environmental cases the high court could consider without RBG.
States across the map are embracing the transition to clean energy sources. And in the growing wind market, a race is underway to become the inland hub of offshore wind power in the eastern seaboard. POLITICO New Jersey’s Sam Maldonado and New York’s Marie French explain how each state plans to become the capital of offshore wind along the Atlantic coast.
In the 21st century, technological developments have allowed America to develop its fossil fuel market and become a major player as a natural gas exporter, while market forces are pushing coal into extinction. And now, climate change is forcing many developed economies to transition into green energy. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre talked to Pulitzer prize-winning author Dan Yergin about the future of the energy world, and how it’s reshaping geopolitics.
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Despite resistance from the energy sector, the Waxman-Markey bill’s cap and trade bill made it to the Senate 11 years ago. But the bill, which proposed a market-based approach to climate change policy, ultimately died on the Senate floor. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains why the chiefs of some of the energy companies that opposed cap and trade now want the government to go down a similar route to address the climate crisis.
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After years of paying to recover from massive natural disasters, cities and states want to send the bill to who they see as the main culprits of climate change: big oil companies. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen, on why lawsuits against fossil fuel giants are racking up nationwide, and which court may take up these cases.
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The 2020 election is proving to be extremely competitive up and down the ballot. In Iowa, the president is holding a narrow lead over Democratic nominee Joe Biden, while GOP senator Joni Ernst is also in a tight race to hold a seat that could determine which party controls the Senate. And yesterday, the EPA announced it would side with corn producers in the battle for biofuel exemptions, a move that could help Republicans in the state. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Eric Wolff is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
As Energy secretary, Rick Perry spent much of his time trying to open the Ukrainian energy market to American natural gas exports. But new reporting says he was also trying to help out some friends in the energy sector. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains.
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In the span of 9 months, some of America’s biggest threats have all converged at once: a pandemic that’s killed nearly 200,000 people, a crumbling economy, and natural disasters boosted by climate change that are ravaging every corner of the country. And in searching for solutions, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and a host of progressive organizations believe the only way to fix these problems is with an all-encompassing approach.
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Earlier this week, another federal government agency released a clear warning on the risks of climate change. In a massive bipartisan report, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission warned the climate crisis could fundamentally shake the American financial system. POLITICO’s Zack Colman got its hands on the report before anyone else, and he explains how it could reshape financial regulators’ response to the climate crisis, and how other countries are already baking in climate change into their financial markets.
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Since winning the presidency, Donald Trump and his top officials have promised oil companies they would deliver on rolling back limits on offshore drilling. But yesterday, the president seemed to change his tune, signing a memorandum limiting drilling off the coast of some states that have become essential for his re-election campaign. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on why the president reversed course, and how the announcement took many by surprise, including some in his own party.
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Monstrous robots to sort through recycling, school buses that double as gigantic batteries… states around the country are leading the way with ambitious projects to reach climate goals. But what do these green projects look like? POLITICO’s Lorraine Woellert, Nancy Vu, Sam Maldonado, and Debra Kahn explain these innovative solutions.
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For years, US foreign policy has relied heavily on sanctioning countries to get the Trump administration’s desired outcome. But can America’s inflexibility end up breaking decades-long ties with important allies? And how might the poisoning of a Russian opposition figure shake up the fight?POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on how the aggressive push to keep Nord Stream 2 from happening could end up hurting transatlantic relations with the European Union.
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A big company allegedly bribes some politicians in order to get a massive bailout for two nuclear power plants. Nope, it’s not the plot of the next Mission Impossible, it’s what the FBI says happened in Ohio in a scheme that involves the state’s largest energy company. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff, with the rest of the plot, and the fallout from the charges against former state House Speaker, Larry Householder.
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For decades, the US Chamber of Commerce has primarily fought to get Republicans in power to keep a business-friendly government. But in 2020, the lobbying group is looking to hedge their bets and back some Democratic candidates, even if it means breaking with some in the oil industry. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Zack Colman, on how the Chamber is picking their endorsements, and how they are rattling the oil industry’s interests.
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Joe Kennedy was born in 1980, a month before Ed Markey won his third Congressional race. Today, Massachusetts Democrats will choose which of them will represent the party in the Senate race this November. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on how environmentalists are playing a major role this primary battle.
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The Trump administration has so far notched a mixed record on the environment. Federal agencies, including the EPA and the Interior Department, have moved swiftly on deregulation, but have struggled in the courts, where California has led the charge against most of the federal government’s actions. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen looks at the greater picture, and how the state has fared in its dozens of environmental challenges against the administration — so far.
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This month, the White House pulled William Perry Pendley’s nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management. Yet, despite knowing he wouldn’t be confirmed in the Senate, Pendley is still running the agency. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Kelsey Tamborrino [CUE THIS COMMA], on how Senate approval could not just threaten Pendley’s impacts at the agency, but set a dangerous precedent across the federal government.
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As if a pandemic wasn’t enough, 2020 has already been filled with historic natural disasters: massive wildfires in California, hurricanes on the gulf coast, and huge storms in the Midwest. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on what we know, and what we don’t, about how climate change relates with these catastrophes.
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Mortgage lenders and big banks can find out if a house is at risk of flooding, and they can hide that info from buyers. But now, a new tool from Realtor.com is letting millions of people find out whether their dream home is at risk of flooding. Bye bye, Hawaiian beach house? POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on the challenges that Realtor.com’s latest update will pose for the housing market.
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Louisiana and Texas are preparing for a week of potential devastation, with a storm about to make landfall and another gaining strength as it heads toward the coast. But, up to this point, unlike previous years, big storms are not yet translating in higher oil and gasoline prices. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains what the unusual one-two storm punch may mean for the oil industry.
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For decades, environmentalists and conservatives have been on opposite sides of most issues, especially when it comes to exploiting natural resources. But it seems like the Alaskan salmon can forge even the most unlikely of alliances, and the complaints of influential Republicans may have convinced the Trump administration to consider shutting the door on Pebble Mine. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Alex Guillen explain.
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For more than a week, an intense heatwave has been deepening California’s already flaming summer. The dangerously high temperatures not only have forced many of the state’s power companies to set rolling blackouts, but have also sparked wildfires in nearly every corner of the state. Photographer Stuart Palley paints the picture from the line of fire, and POLITICO’s Colby Bermel explains what is happening on the energy front.
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While the Democratic National Convention takes on TV screens for just a couple of evening hours this week, behind the scenes, delegates are working around the clock to set the party’s platform. But when drafting the platform on climate, someone within the party removed language calling for the end of subsidies for fossil fuels. What’s going on with that fight and who’s most angry about it?POLITICO’s Zack Colman looks into it.
Since taking office, President Trump has struggled to strike a balance with two key Republican groups: corn farmers and oil refiners. They're at odds over how much ethanol should be blended into the fuel. And less than three months before the election with farmers critical to the GOP base, the importance of striking a balance is ever more important, especially after Iowa, a state huge in corn and oil, was ravaged by a natural disaster.
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For 60 years, Alaska’s wildlife has had thousands of miles to roam away from any human contact at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. But once oil was found under the refuge, a fight started to allow for some drilling and production. And yesterday, oil producers scored a big win when the Interior Department officially opened parts of the refuge for business. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains.
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The Bureau of Land Management is in charge of the federally-owned public lands, including America’s national parks and protected outdoors. But that’s a mission that the agency’s top official has openly advocated against, and ultimately his long, long record on this was a bridge too far for his Senate nomination to be successful. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Anthony Adragna, on the fallout of the White House’s decision to withdraw William Perry Pendley’s nomination.
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In recent years, the Arctic and the North Pole have gotten increasing attention due to Russia and China’s ambitious moves in the region. Now, the U.S. Energy Department is opening an office in Alaska to further research on the impacts of climate change and energy production. POLITICO’s Sarah Cammarata explains.
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Almost 50 years ago, President Richard Nixon founded the EPA to address environmental crises plaguing the country. Now, as the world faces a climate crisis, and with the federal government slow to address the issue, 6 former EPA chiefs from both parties want the agency to reset and make addressing climate change a central mission. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen explains what these chiefs want.
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Yesterday, Joe Biden announced Sen. Kamala Harris to be his pick for Vice President. Today, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen walks through the senator’s record on climate and the environment in Washington and from her time as California’s attorney general.
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In his last year in office, President Obama signed regulations on the amount of methane that new oil and gas wells release into the atmosphere. But this week, the Trump administration is set to axe this regulation, a move that could especially help small producers. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Alex Guillen, on the significance of this rule’s rollback.
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Since the late ‘60s, low demand and government oversight have kept the uranium at and near the Grand Canyon untouched. But a recent announcement from the White House put the spotlight on how the presidential election could reshape the future of the national park’s land.
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Seven women have made it to Joe Biden’s Veep shortlist. And while all agree that climate change is serious, their proposals vary in strategy and depth. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, Annie Snider, and Alex Guillen analyze the options.
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Back in March, Russia and Saudi Arabia raced for dominance in the oil market, plunging oil prices to unprecedented lows. Now, both countries are again ramping up oil production again, which could hurt American producers. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains why the two largest producers are pumping in more crude even as the pandemic continues to slash demand.
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Last year, President Trump stunned the world when he announced U.S. troops would leave northern Syria, effectively abandoning key regional allies like the Kurds. But Trump quickly backpedaled, and admitted “some” troops would stay to protect the oil fields. Now, a little known Delaware oil company has received the green light to the region. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Lara Seligman, on how the American company will develop those oil fields, and the geopolitical cost of this decision.
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The president’s annual salary is $400,000. The Tennessee Valley’s Authority’s CEO’s? About 20 times that. But, what even is the TVA, and why does the person at the top of this government-owned company make so much money? And why does the President care? POLITICO’s Annie Snider and Anthony Adragna explain.
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In the years following the Great Recession, the US government created measures to ensure the big banks know just how exposed they are to financial threats. Now, as global temperatures rise and natural disasters wreak havoc around the country every year, lawmakers want to ensure the financial sector also knows how exposed it is to climate threats.
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In the investment world, sustainable investments are measured through their environmental, social and governance impacts, known as ESG factors. But the Labor Department wants to restrict these factors, which are commonly used to prevent funding polluting companies, or labor exploitation, from retirement programs. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains this proposal, and the blowback it is already facing.
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Texas has historically been an easy way for Republicans to pick up lots of Electoral College delegates. But in 2020, it seems like the Lone Star state isn’t such a safe bet, and on Wednesday, the president visited an oil rig to tout his administration’s energy policies. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on what oil companies want Trump to do to better the industry, the state, and Trump’s own chances to win re-election.
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Earlier this year, the White House inexplicably broke the tradition of pairing bipartisan nominees to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. And on Monday, the administration announced the paired nominations of Democrat Allison Clements and Republican Mark Christie to fill the commission’s vacancies. POLITICO’s Gavin Bade, on how the move could keep the commission in Republican control until the end of 2021 even if Democrats win the White House.
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Earlier this summer, protests against police brutality took over the country after the killing of George Floyd. And on June 1, federal forces cleared the park in front of the White House to allow the president to visit the historic St. John Episcopal Church, in a show of force that shook the world. Now, House Democrats want to know if Park Police, which is run by the National Park Service, used tear gas as they cleared Lafayette square. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on what the House Natural Resources Committee will hear.
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Trump officials have concluded that a proposed gold and copper mine in Alaska, known as Pebble Mine, would not pose serious environmental risks. That’s a sharp reversal from the Obama administration saying that it would permanently harm salmon harvests in the area. So what’s the future for this controversial mining project? POLITICO’S Alex Guillén explains.
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On Thursday, House Democrats took up votes for amendments to a package that would fund the Interior Department and the EPA through next year. But don’t expect the final package for quite some time. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and Annie Snider report the final bill could come during the lame duck session, and that the November elections will shape how it ultimately looks.
It's one of Washington's worst kept secrets: Public lands have needed money for years. But politics and other priorities have kept Congress from taking real action – until yesterday. Host Anthony Adragna has a meta-conversation with himself to explain how the Great American Outdoors Act finally passed.
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On Tuesday, Apple announced in a bizarre video that it will become carbon neutral by 2030. Shortly after the announcement, Microsoft reminded the world of its promise to become carbon negative by the same year. Are these goals reachable, or are tech giants overreaching? POLITICO’s Zack Colman gets real.
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All throughout his campaign, Joe Biden’s message on fracking has been clear: nothing new on federal land, but no federal ban. Now, as the race for the White House heats up, this middling position could help him win a key swing state. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.
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Natural disasters ravage inland American towns every year, and these towns often don’t get the federal recovery money they need. Now they’ve resorted to the private market for this money, with massive insurance policies to protect against droughts or floods. POLITICO’s Zack Colman on the risks of relying on insurance policies to deal with climate change.
For years, William Perry Pendley has not been one to hide his views on privatizing federal lands and cutting environmental regulations. Yet, he’s been the acting director of the Bureau of Land Management, and is now the president’s pick to lead the agency. But the nomination of such a divisive candidate puts some Republican senators in a tough spot: should they side against Trump, or drop the environmental credit they may need to win re-election in November? POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino and Anthony Adragna explain.
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Since the ‘70s, federal agencies have conducted separate environmental reviews before allowing big infrastructure projects to move forward, a step that usually delays these projects for years. But yesterday, the president announced a fundamental reform to the way these reviews happen. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.
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During the Democratic primary, former vice president Joe Biden’s climate plan was widely criticized as “middling.” But on Tuesday, Biden unveiled a new climate plan that is anything but. POLITICO’s Zack Colman details the trillion-dollar plan and Biden's new political strategy.
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As Trump’s EPA wraps up its scientific review of smog pollution, administrator Andrew Wheeler says the agency will keep the Obama-era rule. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen, on what’s motivating the agency to not lower ozone standards.
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Last week, two big rulings got in the way of Keystone XL and the Dakota Access pipelines, while two large energy companies pulled the plug on the Atlantic Coast pipeline. But despite this, pipeline construction in the country has actually kept running strong over the last few years. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Eric Wolff explain what’s happening.
Long gone are the days where we dreamed of flying cars and teleporting for the future. Now, European leaders’ vision include no cars and what they call smaller, happier living. POLITICO Europe’s Aitor Hernandez-Morales reports.
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Lower emissions were expected to be one of the upsides of the pandemic. And a new study appears to quantify just how much emissions have lowered – and the high cost. POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports.
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The Great American Outdoors Act passed the Senate in mid-June with bipartisan support, but that hasn’t stopped some House lawmakers from trying to kill it in the House. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna explains the latest push.
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Over the weekend, two of America’s most controversial pipelines were shaken to the core: first, the Atlantic Coast pipeline project was completely dropped; and on Monday, a court ordered to shut down the Dakota Access pipeline. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains the decisions on both cases, and what it says about the Trump administration’s approach to getting these projects through.
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For years, FERC’s tolling orders have stalled action against gas pipelines nationwide. But earlier this week, a DC circuit court put an end to the agency’s use of the order, a decision POLITICO’s Gavin Bade says will transform the FERC's daily operations.
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Since retaking the House, Democratic leaders haveworked to create a climate plan. And on Tuesday, the House special Committee on Climate Crisis outlined its policy proposal to avoid the worst consequences of climate change and reach net zero emissions by 2050.
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According to the government’s floodplain, 8 million homes are prone to flooding in the next 100 years. But a new study released Monday suggests the number could be nearly double. POLITICO’s Zack Colman looks at why rising tides are raising the odds, and how it could impact some already vulnerable communities.
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New data from the Federal Reserve shows it's spending big on bonds to help energy companies during the pandemic. POLITICO's Zack Colman breaks down the data — and why some Democrats are wary of buying corporate debt from energy firms.
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During the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt started the Conservation Corps to create thousands of jobs while investing in America’s public spaces and the environment. Now, some House lawmakers want to revive the program in order to create millions of eco-friendly jobs.
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Last week, Enbridge reported an issue in the stretch of a pipeline that could be catastrophic for Lakes Michigan and Huron. Today, POLITICO Energy and native Michigander Ben Lefebvre reports that the state is taking aggressive legal action to force the company to shut down that portion of the pipeline and hand over more information of exactly what happened.
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The Justice Department launched an antitrust violations investigation into last year’s deal between California and four major automakers. Now, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen and Leah Nylen are reporting that a top DOJ official says the investigation was motivated by the president’s ongoing fight with California.
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On Monday, House Democrats unveiled an ambitious infrastructure package that surpassed the trillion dollar mark, including money for green energy, water, and energy efficiency. POLITICO’s Gavin Bade, Anthony Adragna and Eric Wolff break down the package.
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Starting today, thousands of creeks and other bodies of water will not be under federal protection for the first time in decades. Plus, the EPA misses the deadline on 9 chemical studies.
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Back in March, president Trump nominated Nancy Beck to the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. But as senators look into her record on PFAS, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen and Annie Snider are reporting that some lawmakers are breaking party lines on supporting her.
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Covering Congress and bills can be a lot like running a marathon. And yesterday, the Great American Outdoors Act finally crossed the Senate’s finish line. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, on why the bill finally made it through, and how it could help Republicans keep the Senate.
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Homeowners with solar panels on their roofs usually get paid for the excess energy they produce. But POLITICO’s Gavin Bade reports that a FERC dispute could cut back on how much utilities pay for this energy.
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In recent years, America’s natural gas companies have thrived exporting across the world. But in Europe, America’s gas is second to Russia, and a nearly finished pipeline could make matters worse. America Hernandez, POLITICO Europe’s energy reporter, discusses the future of Nordstream 2, and the impact it could have on the world stage.
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Since the protests over the killing of George Floyd, few Republicans in congress have commented on the president’s response to the protests. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is one of them, and she told POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna she doesn’t fear for the consequences of criticizing the president Trump.
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Despite their recent statements supporting racial equality and diversity, energy companies have failed for years to diversify their staff. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Gavin Bade talked with people in the industry about why the energy sector lacks minority employees and leadership.
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If there’s one thing that unites most Floridians, it’s their opposition to offshore drilling. But the Trump administration has other plans. Yesterday, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reported the Interior Department has a plan to open the eastern part of the gulf coast to offshore drilling after the presidential election.
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On Tuesday, POLITICO’s sustainability editor Nick Juliano asked Rep. Paul Tonko, the top House Democrat on climate change, about the role of nuclear power as America strives for net-zero emissions. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna joins Nick Juliano to discuss Rep. Tonko’s position.
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American cities along the coasts have grown larger and larger despite being prone to floods and other natural disasters. But POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Katy O’Donnell report this growth has largely ignored climate threats, and this could crush the mortgage market.
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The clean energy sector has lost more than 600,000 jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to industry group estimates. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna spoke to lawmakers about the partisan split over what - if anything - should be done about it.
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Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy.
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After having one of the least aggressive environmental platforms in the Democratic race, Joe Biden has decided to expand his climate plan. But is it enough to lure progressives? POLITICO’s Zack Colman explores the tradeoffs of embracing a more ambitious agenda to fight climate change. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
As protests for racial equality continue across the country since the killing of George Floyd, environmental groups are challenged to look inwards at the diversity within their own groups, and outwards at the way in which they should get involved. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, Ben Lefebvre and Gavin Bade spoke with environmentalists and with minorities to explore the role of activists and of organizations in these times.
After months of lockdowns, Europeans are rediscovering their cities in a new way: car-free. POLITICO’s Joshua Posaner, on why big cities across the EU are adopting new pedestrian and bike-friendly policies.
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On Monday, the Trump administration issued a new rule limiting the scope of a rule under which states could veto an infrastructure project over environmental concerns. POLITICO’s Annie Snider explains why the EPA is taking this power away from the states. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
A senior Interior Department official and top man at the EPA meet at a Gipsy Kings concert, what could go wrong? According to the Interior’s inspector general, abuse of public office. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports. Plus, Tom Steyer works to make California’s economic recovery eco-friendly.
It was just over a month ago that US oil prices hit a grim milestone: they closed the day well below 0. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports how prices are doing a month later, and what’s the health of the sector entering into the summer. Plus, COP-26 is moved to November 2021.
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As part of the reopening of the American society, the Interior Department is gradually coordinating the reopening of America’s national parks. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna breaks down how the department is doing it, and what the concerns are over being too eager in allowing people back to the outdoors. Plus, states finally sue over Trump’s auto emissions standard rule.
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Last week, a federal judge in Montana says the habitat of the nearly-endangered sage grouse habitat was more important than drilling and mining, and overruled more than 400 leases for projects. Plus, Oakland can’t keep coal away from its next shipping terminal, no matter how much it upsets residents. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
As if a global health crisis and murder hornets weren’t enough, 2020 comes with yet another twist: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects a busier hurricane season. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on how the US communities are preparing for the storms even as they continue to fight the pandemic.
After passing trillions upon trillions in aid to save the American economy, there’s still one sector waiting to get help: the renewable energy industries. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, Eric Wolff, and Gavin Bade, on why the Democrats’ snub is hurting the green sector. Plus, how bad should we expect this hurricane season to be?
For weeks, oil producers have been asking the Trump administration to lower or waive royalties for oil produced on federal lands. Yesterday, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre revealed that the Interior Department has been helping struggling oil producers. Plus, EPA employees air their frustrations with the agency’s leadership.
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Almost two months after the pandemic hit the United States, a study looks into just how much carbon emissions have dropped because of the global health crisis. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the results, and how it could reshape the world post-pandemic. Plus, the EPA proposes a new rule to issue guidelines.
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A potential President Joe Biden would yank Donald Trump's permit allowing the Keystone XL oil pipeline to cross the border into the U.S. from Canada. POLITICO's Ben Lefebvre explains what Biden's new stance means for the battle of the long-stalled pipeline — and the 2020 election.
Last week, the New York governor refused a key permit for a natural gas pipeline that would provide critical service to Long Island. POLITICO’s Marie French, on why the permit was turned down, and what would be next for that state’s utility in serving that community.
Already, trillions of dollars have been spent in helping the American economy survive the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the House is going to vote on another $3 trillion package. POLITICO’s Annie Snider, Eric Wolff and Zack Colman discuss how much of that money is set to go to energy and the environment. Plus, the EPA decides not to regulate a toxic chemical that could be on your drinking water.
During two of the worst months in the history of American fossil fuel companies, the Trump administration has wasted no time looking for ways to help the sector. POLITICO’s Gavin Bade talks to Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette and Assistant Secretary Bruce Walker to discuss how much more help could be coming to the struggling industries.
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Earlier this month, the president signed an executive order barring foreign products from being installed in America’s power grid, a move that could slow renewable energy projects in the country. Today, POLITICO’s Gavin Bade talks with Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette and Assistant Secretary Bruce Walker about the order.
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Ethylene oxide is a gas commonly used to sterilize medical equipment that’s been essential during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s also a gas that can cause cancer. POLITICO’s Annie Snider discusses how Trump’s EPA could be using the crisis to set a low bar in regulating this gas. Plus, America’s largest solar plant project gets the final thumbs up.
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After an oil company goes bankrupt, what happens with the abandoned wells they leave behind? POLITICO’s Zack Colman looks at the environmental impact of these wells, and why states have to spend millions to fix them. Plus, the GOP wants the president to push banks to invest in oil and gas companies.
Despite oil prices still on the low and many small producers filing for bankruptcy, the Trump administration seems ready to stop looking for ways to help the sector. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Zack Colman and Anthony Adragna discuss why. Plus, the Treasury Department grants a key extension to renewable energy projects.
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Yesterday, the latest report on US oil production showed the industry continues to slow down. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre puts it in perspective and discusses the immediate future of the sector. Plus, two water bills clear a Senate committee.
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For years, America’s power infrastructure has relied on thousands of parts that come from abroad, including some that could be spying on our energy system. But Gavin Bade reports that last week’s executive order banning foreign parts could come at a hefty price for the clean energy industry. Plus, Democrats try to block federal help from getting to the oil sector.
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Catherine Boudreau explains the challenges in keeping America’s environmental gains once the economy is in full swing again after the pandemic. Plus, Texas regulators turn down a plan to cut oil production.
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Big financial institutions are declining to finance some projects in the oil industry due to environmental reasons. Now, with plummeting oil prices, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna explains why Republicans want to force these banks back off their promise to shun Arctic development. Plus, the president sets restrictions to protect the power grid from foreign interference.
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Changes to one of the Federal Reserve’s lending programs now allow for some oil companies to get financial relief. POLITICO’s Victoria Guida and Zack Colman explain these changes and how they could help keep the industry afloat. Plus, Ben Lefebvre analyzes the impact of the collapse in the oil industry across the world.
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Countries across the world are injecting unprecedented amounts of money to rescue their economies from the coronavirus pandemic. But POLITICO’s Ryan Heath, Maura Forrest, and Zack Colman report that not all leaders are taking the opportunity to also make their future more eco-friendly.
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POLITICO Magazine’s Michael Grunwald makes the case for why we should consider individual action a central part of combating climate change. Plus, the EPA looks at permanently easing tracking of emissions for power plants as part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
For years, many landowners have complained that the Commission’s use of “tolling orders” keeps their complaints from receiving due process, and yesterday, a judge qualify the agency’s procedure as “Kafkaesque.” POLITICO’s Gavin Bade explains what these orders are, and how this court ruling could reshape FERC. Plus, the EPA is taken to court over its new water rule.
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Justin Trudeau’s second term began with a test to his commitment to climate change and the country’s relationship with First Nations. But in a matter of days, the global pandemic and the collapse of the oil market challenged the Prime minister to walk the line between protecting the environment and the country’s thousands of oil and gas jobs. Plus, the administration keeps digging to find the right way to help the American oil industry.
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On this special episode of POLITICO Energy, our producer Carlos Prieto looks into America’s nuclear power, and where the country’s dangerous nuclear waste goes.
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While oil and natural gas workers all across the country are lining up for unemployment, Democrats face a critical question: Should they jump to their help, or seize the moment and push for aggressive environmental transformation? POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Anthony Adragna explore the question. Plus, an exclusive talk with former State Secretary John Kerry.
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On Tuesday, the president tweeted he would not let the oil and gas industry die. But POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre says there’s no easy way to help the sector. Plus, Earth Day’s 50th birthday will look different from the previous ones.
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April 20th was the worst day for oil prices ever: by the end of the day, you could make a dime by making a purchase. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains how such a thing could happen. Plus, the Supreme Court rules to keep the Superfund program alive.
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It’s been ten years since the massive oil rig exploded in the gulf coast, killing 11 people and releasing millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. But, has the U.S. taken any steps to avoid it from happening again? Plus, Zack Colman reports that some oil producers could miss out on federal financial help.
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For years, EPA analysts have cast a wide net to evaluate the benefits of potential regulations. But when the agency rewrote the Mercury and Air Toxic Standards on Thursday, POLITICO’s Alex reported that it was also taking a narrower approach to future cost-benefit analyses. Plus, FERC holds its position on keeping renewable and nuclear energies out of the country’s largest capacity market.
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Some jobs can be done from home. Others, like refueling a nuclear power plant, can’t. And some small towns that house these energy facilities are having to make a tough choice: to risk spreading the virus, or to shut down the plant, potentially during months of high energy demand. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains the tension.
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On Tuesday, EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler decided not to lower the standard for air pollution, despite the outcry of the scientific community. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen has some details on how this decision could impact public health. Plus, Texas discusses curbing oil production to bump prices across the world.
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President Trump has been critical of OPEC for decades, but now he’s being credited with helping push the oil cartel and Russia to cut oil production – a move that’s likely to lift gasoline prices. That’s a risky position to be defending going into an election. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains why. Plus, EPA prepares to keep an air pollution standard to its 2013 level.
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It’s an experiment researchers would have never imagined: What does the U.S. look like with dramatically less pollution? POLITICO’s Zack Colman has been following how the coronavirus pandemic is transforming climate change research. Plus, OPEC+ finally finds a deal.
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Deal’s on, deal’s off, deal’s back on… on a wild Thursday meeting, Russia and Saudi Arabia worked overtime to persuade members of the OPEC+ over cutting oil production. But by the end of the day, there was still no agreement. POLITICO’s Matt Daily and Ben Lefebvre followed the twists and turns closely. Plus, EPA loosens the limits on coal burning.
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If you think your video conference is important, just wait later today, when the world’s largest oil producers connect to discuss cutting oil production. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Zack Colman have intel on what the US expects to hear from that meeting. Also, what Bernie’s candidacy meant and could still mean for the energy world in the presidential campaign.
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POLITICO’s Gavin Bade talked with FERC’s chairman Neil Chatterjee. The agency has been ramping up its efforts to ensure power reliability during the pandemic. Plus, America’s energy independence may not last much longer.
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A bipartisan push to phase out HFCs, a super greenhouse gas, killed the energy package last month. Now, a bill to achieve just that continues to struggle to make it out of a Senate committee. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains why, despite bipartisan support, this package can’t make it out. Plus, the U.S. sets expectations for Thursday’s OPEC+ meeting.
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After talking with American oil producers, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and the leader of Saudi Arabia, the president appeared defiant on Saturday, saying he would consider imposing tariffs on oil imports if the U.S. isn’t treated fairly.
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In a Thursday morning tweet, the president announced a potential drop in oil prices, but the world’s oil leaders were quick to correct him. Plus, the EPA extends the time for comments on its controversial transparency rule. And, why you should not put a call with the federal government on hold.
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Despite still being 7 months away, the United Nations announced it would delay its yearly summit on climate change, fearing a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, the Interior Department shuts down the Grand Canyon while the disease continues to spread across the country.
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The agency’s new rule is finally out, and POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Alex Guillen report it is expected to increase pollution and more premature deaths. Plus, Democrats are asking the Interior Department to close national parks during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Trump administration is ready to finish undoing one of Obama’s legacy environmental plans, but POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains why not everyone in the auto industry is thrilled about it. Plus, Trump dials Russia to talk about the oil market.
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POLITICO’s Transportation reporter Sam Mintz is following what Congress is considering for the next stimulus package, which could include money for energy infrastructure. And, Trump’s rollback on fracking is held up by a federal court.
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POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains why the Trump administration’s strategy to end the oil price war is unlikely to work. Plus, the EPA allows big polluters to delay regulatory compliances as they deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
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POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how rising temperatures are making an opening for more diseases to spread across the US. Plus, Eric Wolff explains why environmental regulations failed to make the stimulus package.
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POLITICO’s Gavin Bade and Anthony Adragna break down some of the environmental issues that are delaying a new stimulus package. Plus, the small oil refiners appeal a ruling on biofuel exemptions without support from the EPA.
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POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses how American oil executives are growing frustrated with the administration’s lack of action on the international front to try to calm the price war that is setting oil prices in the low 20s. Plus, partisan disagreement on environmental provisions stalls more federal response against the economic crisis produced by the coronavirus pandemic.
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From her apartment in Brussels, POLITICO Europe’s Kalina Oroschakoff joins us to discuss how the virus has fundamentally changed life across Europe, and is testing the continent’s political leaders’ pledges on climate policies. Plus, the virus strikes the Senate and a package to combat the pandemic.
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In the middle of a public health crisis, the agency continues to work hard on registering controversial deregulations. And POLITICO’s Annie Snider reports that environmentalists and public health experts worry the agency is escaping public scrutiny. Plus, Zack Colman talks how environmentalists want to embed climate policy on the stimulus packages making their way through Congress.
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POLITICO’s Zack Colman is looking at how climate activists, one of the most outgoing activism groups, is having to adapt to adapt through the web. Plus, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports on how oil producers are reacting to dipping oil prices.
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POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Eric Wolff and Zack Colman discuss whether the President’s pledge to restock the Strategic Petroleum Reserve would help the struggling oil sector. Plus, Democrats want to include climate change policy in the emergency stimulus package.
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POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Zack Colman, and Eric Wolff discuss how the drop in oil prices could hurt the President’s re-election bid. Plus, senators reach out to Saudi Arabia to try to bump up oil prices
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POLITICO’s Eric Wolff discusses how the spat between oil refiners and biofuel producers is coming back. Plus, New Jersey’s Energy Samantha Maldonado is following a local dispute over how liquified natural gas will be taken to their backyard.
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The spread of the virus has hurt sports, travel, and schools, but is it hurting the energy industry? We check in with POLITICO’s Gavin Bade and Matt Daily. Plus, FERC finally gets a new chairman.
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The possibility of a bailout to oil producers has POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Zack Colman, and Anthony Adragna running around Congress to gauge whether it could happen. Plus, the House picks up the pace on phasing down HFCs.
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POLITICO’s Gavin Bade discusses the progressive presidential hopeful’s plan to phase out nuclear power. Plus, Sen. Lisa Murkowski blasts her colleagues over the controversial proposed amendment to her energy package. For briefings on coronavirus and the latest politics from the Hill, check out our new podcast POLITICO Dispatch. Subscribe here: https://apple.co/2TGi2dV
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POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and Ben Lefebvre explain why oil prices crashed on Monday, and whether they’ve hit rock bottom. Plus, the amendment that could kill the Senate energy package.
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POLITICO’s Zack Colman goes through the tricky fine print in ‘environmentally-conscious’ investing. Plus, senators agree on voting on an amendment to the energy package.
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POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has details on a package that would secure funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Plus, EPA trims down its science diet even more.
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POLITICO’s Eric Wolff takes a look at Gov. Jay Inslee’s short-lived presidential run, and how it paved the way for an aggressive climate plan across the entire Democratic field. Plus, permanent funding may be streaming in for the Land and Water Conservation fund.
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POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and Ben Lefebvre are following a Democratic primary in Texas that will test the political power of the Green New Deal. Plus, James Danly’s FERC nomination gets a re-do in the Senate.
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POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna sat down with Sen. Lisa Murkowski to discuss the much-anticipated energy package, arctic drilling, and her time on the Energy Committee. Plus, organizers pull the plug on one of the world’s largest energy conferences amid coronavirus fears. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
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POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre has details on what President Trump’s recent trade agreement means for the liquified natural gas industry. Plus, the Secretary of Energy and EPA Administrator are set to testify on Capitol Hill.
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POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has more details on two different bills that will be discussed in the House Natural Resources Committee that take completely different approaches on climate change. Plus, the Interior Department finally gets a new deputy Secretary.
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Pro's Ben Lefebvre was in the courtroom for oral arguments on whether the US Forest Service can approve a natural gas pipeline that would run underneath a portion of the Appalachian Trail. Plus, Bernie Sanders wins the endorsement of a union representing some EPA workers, and JP Morgan announces new climate plans.
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Pro’s Ben Lefebvre is following the case on whether the Atlantic Coast pipeline can go underneath a portion of the trail in order to get natural gas from West Virginia to Virginia and North Carolina. Plus, Congress prepares to hear arguments on the administration’s fiscal 2021 budget proposal.
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Thursday’s FERC meeting had everything: bailouts for fossil fuels at another capacity market, movie references, and an unexpected plot twist on a natural gas exporting facility. We sort it all out with Pro’s Gavin Bade. Plus, EPA takes the first steps towards PFAS regulations.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission votes today on whether or not to expand price floors in New York’s capacity market. Pro’s Gavin Bade explains how this move could make renewables and nuclear power producers incapable of competing. Plus, it was a knives-out night at the Democratic debate stage, and climate was one of the biggest topics that candidates argued over.
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As the disease has killed hundreds in China and across the world, Ben Lefebvre and Eric Wolff explain how it’s also suspending natural gas exports and tainting critical emissions data. Plus, a Russian oil company is sanctioned for its dealings in Venezuela. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.
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On President’s day, Amazon’s CEO announced a multi-billion dollar climate pledge, that will start flooding money towards climate research. Plus, Democratic presidential hopefuls dance around a gas tax hike as part of their infrastructure plan.
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Energy editor Matt Daily explains how the oil prices are showing their own symptoms of the coronavirus. Plus, company giants present a road map for a carbon dividend program.
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The company said it will get to net-zero emissions by 2050, but Pro’s Zack Colman is suspicious by the lack of details in their plan. Plus, house Republicans unveil four climate pledges.
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We check in with POLITICO’s cannabis reporter Natalie Fertig to see the environmental impact of the cannabis industry, and how the federal ban of the substance is making it worse. Plus, a House chairman is expected to be granted subpoena powers this morning.
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POLITICO’s budget reporter Caitlin Emma walks us through the future of the administration’s 2021 budget proposal, and Energy deputy editor Nick Juliano analyzes what’s in the proposal for the future of waste disposal at Nevada's Yucca Mountain. Plus, Democrats want to make the plastic industry pay for their pollution.
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Adam Federman has details of a whistleblower complaint that says the agency is allowing companies to explore lithium sites without proper environmental oversight. Plus, the White House presents its budget proposal for fiscal year 2021.
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The Interior Department announces it will open the now-unprotected portions of land to drilling, mining and grazing, but Pro's Ben Lefbvre says it's not a done deal, as courts could halt this decision. Plus, two freshman lawmakers introduce a new, environmental-friendly infrastructure bill.
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The Trump administration is mulling sanctions on a Russian oil company for helping support Maduro’s regime. Pro’s Ben Lefebvre takes a break from his doctor’s appointment to discuss the company’s role in Venezuela. Plus, a group of utility companies is taking action to reduce methane emissions.
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Although the former Energy Secretary appears to have been central to the Ukraine scandal, Pro’s Ben Lefebvre and Anthony Adragna report that Perry seems to have avoided the spotlights throughout the impeachment process. Plus, Sen. Lisa Murkowski is ready to leave the impeachment trial behind, and focus on a new energy bill.
Between Monday’s Iowa caucuses and the possible end to the impeachment trial tomorrow, you may have forgotten that today, President Trump will be delivering the State of Union. Plus, Pro’s Eric Wolff explains why biofuel producers and oil refineries have their eyes on an upcoming court ruling from DC.
From a Game of Thrones star singing “Let It Go” to an high-speed car heist, major car companies vaulted their electric car models into the prime commercial spots for Super Bowl Sunday. Plus, FERC takes action on landowner disputes.
As part of the Green New Deal, Senator Bernie Sanders has a plan to nationalize power production, which would help the U.S. transition to 100% renewable energies by 2030. Plus, FERC’s opinion on an eminent domain issue could help a pipeline company before the Supreme Court.
FERC will meet this morning to vote on whether Penn East can take over a portion of New Jersey’s land to complete a pipeline. Plus, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduces the Democrats’ infrastructure plan, which focuses on water treatment and renewable energies.
It’s been a busy week for House Democrats: after unveiling an aggressive climate bill, they’re expected to present an ambitious infrastructure framework.
Almost two months after Rick Perry left the Department of Energy, the agency will start releasing documents related to his role in Ukraine diplomacy. Plus, the chair of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis calls on a tech giant to act against misinformation on climate change. And, the EPA finally gets a new inspector general.
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Trump’s EPA exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standards have been affecting corn producers across the country, and on Friday, a federal court ruled the administration could not issue new exemptions, but only extend current ones. Plus, Rep. Jared Huffman says Democrats are united at fighting climate change, but they’re still far from consensus on the best way to do so. And, an explosive recording released on Saturday shows President Trump discussing Ukraine’s resources and global oil prices, while saying "Get rid of her" about then-ambassador Marie Yovanovitch.
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EPA's administrator Andrew Wheeler announces the agency's new rule defining the reach of the Clean Water Act. The new rule, which replaces the Obama administration's 2015 definition, narrows the scope of the bodies of water that get federal protections. Plus, Bernard McNamee, one of the 3 FERC commissioners announces he won't be looking for a second term, threatening the agency's ability to vote on key issues.
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As part of the strategy to take back the House in November, GOP lawmakers are working on what they're calling a conservative environmental plan. However, the early details of the plan are being widely criticized as insufficient. Plus, the EPA announces today a new rule defining what wetlands and streams fall under federal regulations. And, the Interior Department approves construction for the Keystone pipeline.
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A water study by the Environmental Working Group finds contamination from PFAS chemicals in more than 40 communities nationwide, including many major cities. Based on the findings, the group says PFAS chemicals are likely found in all major water supplies across the country. Plus, President Trump’s pledges to plant one trillion trees across the world to help combat climate change. And, the Senate votes down a plan to subpoena former Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s documents related to President Trump’s impeachment trial.
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As world leaders meet at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to discuss climate change, President Donald Trump will be speaking of his recent achievements striking trade deals with China and the revamped USMCA. Also, Pro’s Alex Guillen has details about a battle at the federal court level where young environmentalists sought to force the executive branch to act on climate change.
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Tom Steyer and Michael Bloomberg have pledged millions of dollars to fight climate change, but you couldn’t tell by looking at the top choices for the Democratic nomination. Plus, Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, says former Energy Secretary Rick Perry knew what to ask of the Ukrainian president during his inauguration in the scandal that led to the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
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Maryland and Delaware are taking the EPA to court over the agency's lack of action against upwind states over air pollution. Plus, two national agencies report the 2010s were the hottest decade on record. And, some largely fossil fuel power producers are supporting FERC's decision to set a price floor at the nation's largest capacity market, as they argue the decision won't hobble the growth of renewable energy.
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The Trump administration is preparing to finalize a rewrite of the Obama-era Waters of the United States rule, and it is expected to considerably limit which bodies of water are under federal protections. Plus, BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is vowing to take action on climate change. And, a bill to phase out HFCs is finding some foes in Congress.
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Hydrofluorocarbons are gases that played an essential role in helping recover the ozone layer, but are thousands of times worse than carbon dioxide for global warming. Today, the House will discuss a bill that aims at phasing them out of the U.S. Meanwhile, the Senate studies the new USMCA trade deal. And, a new set of energy efficiency rules are published in the Federal Register.
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After the killing of Iranian General Qasseem Soleimani and the bombing of two Iraqi military bases that hosted Western forces, oil prices took a plunge and reached a 6-month low. Plus, the new trade agreement between North American countries is reviewed by 6 Senate committees, including the Environment and Public Works panel. And, California's governor Gavin Newsom presents a new state budget that includes a multi-billion proposal to tackle climate change.
Multiple environmental groups gather today in Washington to announce a new pressure strategy to get big financial companies to move away the from fossil fuel industry. Also, the president announces big changes to NEPA. And, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg announces a $1 trillion infrastructure plan with an eye toward tackling clean drinking water and lead contamination.
On Wednesday, Maryland governor Larry Hogan directed the state's attorney general to sue the EPA and the state of Pennsylvania after the Keystone state announces it does not plan to meet its promises to reduce pollution runoff into the Chesapeake Bay. Plus, president Trump speaks about the implications of the escalating relations with Iran for American oil access. And, the administration is expected to announce changes to the National Environmental Policy Act today.
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The Trump administration is expected to narrow the scope of a landmark environmental law that oversees permitting for federal infrastructure projects, a move that has been championed by many in the private sector for years. Plus, Senate Energy Chairman Lisa Murkowski says nominees for key executive roles will be on hold during the impeachment trial unless they get unanimous consent from the Senate. And, an east coast pipeline project gets another loss in courts.
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House Democrats are kicking off the year making PFAS regulations one of the first items on their agenda. Plus, at least one American oil company is taking their employees and contractors out of Iraq following the killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani.
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Over the last ten years, climate change and energy policy has taken the spotlight in national and global politics. The last decade was marked by ambitious plans and nonstop political tug-of-wars in this area, and we check in with POLITICO's energy reporters for a review of the 2010s, and a look at what the next decade of energy and environmental policy will look like.
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Seven Democratic presidential candidates met in Los Angeles for the last debate of the year, hosted by POLITICO and PBS Newshour, and discussed in length their climate and energy proposals. Plus, the EPA suspends an effort to change biofuel blending requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard. And, FERC Commissioners vote to impose a floor price for wind, solar and nuclear power plants that receive state subsidies in the PJM capacity market.
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Tonight, 7 Democratic candidates for the White House meet at the last debate of the year, hosted by POLITICO and PBS Newshour. In the last part of our series, we discuss their climate proposals, and how the Democratic field differs from the current administration’s agenda. Plus, FERC will vote on whether or not to impose a price floor on PJM interconnection's capacity market, a decision that could redefine the regional transmission organization.
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The House has sent a spending deal package over to the Senate, which includes a number of tax extenders for multiple energy producers, but leaves others out. Plus, the Senate passed a defense authorization bill that includes sanctions on companies related to the construction of 2 Russian gas pipelines. And, ahead of Thursday's Democratic presidential debate hosted by POLITICO and PBS, we flesh out the candidates' positions on carbon emissions.
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A new deal on a budget for the upcoming fiscal year is set to pass, avoiding another December government shutdown. While the deal includes some provisions related to PFAS, it is not as aggressive as some in Congress wanted it to be. Also, ahead of Thursday's Democratic presidential debate hosted by POLITICO and PBS, we analyze the candidates' positions on oil, gas, and fracking.
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Negotiators met at the COP 25 summit in Madrid to iron out global policy that was pending since the Paris Climate Agreement was signed in 2015. Now, more than two weeks later, they return home with little to show. Also, all the Democratic presidential candidates talk about their climate policy proposals, but few have talked about the federal commission that could stop many of their efforts. And, ahead of Thursday's presidential debate, we analyze the candidates' positions on nuclear power.
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The UN climate summit in Madrid was expected to help nations reach a deal on important global climate policies. Instead, it appears to have only sparked old disagreements between parties of the Paris Climate Agreement. Meanwhile, there a "deal in principle" is struck in Congress that would avert another government shutdown. And, a leader at the EPA, faces questions from the House Science Committee.
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The EU is considering imposing tariffs on goods from countries that have failed to match its ambitious climate change policies, including the United States. Meanwhile, China puts a road block on the negotiations at the UN climate summit in Spain. And, Dan Brouillette is sworn in at the White House as the new Energy secretary.
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After months of negotiations, the House will vote on its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which will not include some key provisions related to PFAS regulations. But House Democrats say this does not mean that the push for these regulations is over. Plus, the EPA’s watchdog ends a probe on Ryan Jackson, the agency’s chief of staff. And, a New York judge clears Exxon Mobil from a lawsuit related to the company’s knowledge of its impact on the climate.
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As the Paris Climate Agreement stands attacks from global leaders, smaller government officials are stepping up in its defense. These groups are now finding global partners while at the COP 25 in Madrid. Plus, Senate Democrats introduce a resolution today to argue for the U.S. to remain in the Paris agreement.
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After a week of unsuccessful negotiations at the COP 25 in Madrid, some of the parties have sent top government officials to try to break deals on many of the Paris Climate Agreement's central points. Plus, a deal on the defense budget bill seems to be coming, but it will not include important environmental regulations. And, House Republicans host a showcase on energy and environment innovation.
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President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement could mean that America will be missing out on taking part of a growing global carbon market. Meanwhile, thousands of youth across the world are expected to protest to demand more action on climate change. Plus, the EPA's inspector general determined the agency violated two executive orders when it tried to repeal greenhouse gas limits for refurbished truck engines, and House Democrats stop trying to include PFAS regulations in the annual defense bill.
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The U.S. International Trade Commission is set to review the effects of the tariffs on photovoltaic solar equipment that were implemented in early 2018. Plus, the EPA proposes setting no financial assurance rules for the petroleum and coal products manufacturing sector under the Superfund law. And, the agency's Inspector General will release a report on whether EPA ran afoul of two executive orders in its 2017 proposal repealing glider truck emissions rules.
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With less than two months before the Nordstream 2 pipeline is completed, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is blasting the administration for failing to take action in trying to halt the project. Plus, House Intelligence Committee chairman Adam Schiff presents the impeachment report, which mentiont former Energy secretary Rick Perry. And, the EPA issued two final policy guidance memos easing industry requirements under the New Source Review permitting program.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a lawsuit involving Montana residents and a company responsible for contaminating a superfund site. At issue is whether neighbors of the Anaconda superfund site can sue for more cleanup than the EPA requires. Plus, documents show EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler favored industry experts over academics when the agency chose advisers for major air quality rules. And, Dan Brouillette is officially a member of the president's cabinet.
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After the UN’s climate convention was delayed due to revolts in Chile earlier this year, leaders gather in Madrid this week to discuss international climate policy. Plus, the Senate votes on the next Energy secretary, and a new bipartisan coalition on climate change kicks off.
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As Secretary Rick Perry prepares for his last week at the head of the Energy Department, our team goes over the record during his tenure. And, a new report from the UN sends a new warning regarding climate emissions.
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A New York utility reaches a settlement with the state after weeks of dispute over the approval of a pipeline. Plus, new data shows a stark political divide on climate policies and the consequences.
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Over the last decade, the U.S. played a big role in the U.N. efforts that would seek to curb emissions coming from the commercial aviation industry. However, the shift in American climate policy is allowing other countries to diminish this proposal at the UN. Plus, Energy Secretary Rick Perry responds to accusations from Ambassador Gordon Sondland, who said Perry knew about the investigations at the heart of the impeachment probe. And, climate activist, billionaire, and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg confirmed this weekend that he is running for the Democratic candidacy ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
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The EPA has finished a plan detailing PFAS regulations, but may be holding off on submitting it for agency reviews – raising concern about pressures within the Trump administration from the Department of Defense. Meanwhile at the Hill, the Senate sets a date for the confirmation vote of Dan Brouillette as Energy Secretary, and the House unveils a bill to make federal agencies aim for a 100% clean economy by 2050.
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Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the EU finally speaks in public before the House Intelligence Committee, and he says top administration officials knew about the requests to Ukraine for investigations at the heart of the impeachment probe. This includes his former "amigo on Ukraine policy", Energy Secretary Rick Perry. Also, the Democratic debate finally gets some time at the Democratic debates.
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Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the EU, once referred to himself, Energy Secretary Rick Perry, and special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker as the three amigos in Ukraine policy. But will he remember the only one of these "amigos" in his public hearing before the House Intelligence Committee? Plus, a preview of the Democratic presidential debate from a climate perspective with Climate 2020 podcast host Jeff Nesbit. And, the House Ways and Means Committee presents draft legislation that would extend expired renewable energy tax breaks and create new ones.
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Congress is moving at full speed ahead of the Thanksgiving break. Today, the Senate Energy Committee will vote on the nominations of Dan Brouillette for Energy secretary, James Danly as FERC boardmember, and Katherine Macgregor for deputy Interior secretary, while the House Energy and Commerce committee holds a massive markup that includes a ban on asbestos and legislation on PFAS chemicals. Meanwhile on the Hill, more public testimony unfolds as part of the impeachment probe, and a group of climate activists gathers at Nancy Pelosi’s office.
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Regulations for toxic chemicals known as PFAS are expected to come along with the National Defense Authorization Act. But since controversial issues like the border wall are keeping lawmakers from reaching a deal on the NDAA, some House members have launched a major push for regulations, and have a drafted a Hollywood star to their cause. Also, climate activists are taking over the office of the Speaker of the House, as the impeachment probe carries on in the House. And, the House Science Committee subpoenas the Trump administration because of a scuttled formaldehyde assessment.
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Two Energy reporters dig in to find more about is Ryan Jackson, the EPA chief of staff accused of stonewalling investigations from the agency's watchdog. Also, Dan Brouillette is met by friendly faces at his Senate confirmation hearing. And, Twitter provides more details on its ban on political ads, which could impact messaging on climate change.
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Dan Brouillette heads to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee to begin his confirmation hearings, as he's set to take over from outgoing Secretary Rick Perry next month. Also, one of the Trump administration's most frequent rivals in the courts, California's attorney general Xavier Becerra, sits down for an exclusive interview with POLITICO. And, president Donald Trump confirms that American troops remain in Syria to protect oil fields.
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EPA officials are preparing to face questions from the House Science Committee after news broke earlier this week about the agency's new science transparency proposal. But that's not all that's happening on the Hill, as the first witnesses in the impeachment probe prepare their public testimonies. Also, the Bureau of Land Management starts a 30-day notice to its employees ahead of its move west.
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The EPA is preparing to release an expansion into the science transparency proposal, which would force scientists to release more data used in their studies, including medical records, if they want the agency to consider their conclusions. Meanwhile, Ryan Jackson, the EPA's chief of staff, is facing multiple probes by the agency's inspector general. And, hundreds of activists are expected to flood the Capitol building today to support the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.
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Many important depositions in the impeachment probe were released last week, and Pro's Anthony Adragna and Ben Lefebvre have gone through them to understand how Secretary of Energy Rick Perry's name has come up. Meanwhile, his replacement in the cabinet will get his day in Congress later this week. Plus, Iran says it has found a huge oil field, and there are new reports about the Bureau of Land Management's planned relocation.
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Environmental justice has become an important issue on the 2020 presidential race, and historically ostracized groups are now playing a major role on the campaign trail. Pro's Zack Colman is following these groups, and how environmental justice is playing out on the campaign trail. Also, the E.P.A. inspector general fires back at the agency's leadership, as investigations pile up on the chief of staff. And, some of the 2020 presidential nominees speak about climate change on national television.
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New data released by the E.P.A. shows people across the country are exposed to a cancer-causing chemical at rates a thousand times over what the agency considers acceptable. Still, the agency says there is no cause for alarm. Meanwhile, the agency's watchdog says a top official is refusing to cooperate with an investigation into whether he pressured an independent scientist to modify congressional testimony critical of the Trump administration. Plus, Rick Perry speaks about the latest developments surrounding him in the impeachment inquiry, and some prominent Democrats will talk climate change on The Weather Channel.
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A lawsuit involving water pollution in Hawaii has its first day in the Supreme Court, and the outcome may redefine regulations on pollution permits all across the U.S. POLITICO Pro's Annie Snider discusses the case. Also, Energy secretary Rick Perry's name comes up multiple times in the released depositions of the U.S. ambassador to the E.U., Gordon Sondland, and former special envoy to Ukraine, Kurt Volker, which could spell trouble for the outgoing secretary, according to Pro's Anthony Adragna and Ben Lefebvre. Plus, the president's legislative director says the administration is open to a stopgap bill to avoid another government shutdown, and the Senate Armed Services Chairman says negotiations are inching forward on the fiscal 2020 National Defense Authorization Act.
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President Trump's nominee for the Republican vacancy to FERC's board, James Danly, will be testifying before the Senate's Energy and Natural Resources committee, as his path to confirmation begins. But his nomination breaks with tradition of pairing nominations when there are vacancies from both parties. Pro's Gavin Bade discusses this controversy and Danly's nomination. Plus, depositions from the U.S. special envoy to Ukraine and from the U.S. ambassador to the E.U. may be released. And, the U.S. begins the proceedings to leave the Paris Climate Agreement.
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Starting today, the administration can begin paperwork to leave the Paris Climate Agreement, a process that could be completed as soon as November, 2020. Pro's Zack Colman discusses how starting the process affects foreign relations related to climate policy. Plus, the E.P.A. is expected to change the rules that govern a potentially toxic leftover from coal-fired power plants. And, more government officials will talk to lawmakers as part of the impeachment probe, but the energy secretary will not be one of them.
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A major U.S.-Canada pipeline has spilled almost 400,000 gallons of oil along wetlands in North Dakota, which may threaten permits for TC Energy's already controversial pipeline, Keystone XL. Also, reports that the administration's much-anticipated federal auto emissions rule will institute annual increases. And, as the deadline to avoid another government shutdown nears, the Senate has passed the first set of bills regarding fiscal spending for 2020, which involve budgets for the Department of Interior and the E.P.A.
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A Russian natural gas pipeline has received approval to go through Denmark's territory and reach Germany, despite efforts by the U.S. to keep the project from moving along. Now, with a closing window of opportunity, Congress is considering what it can do to keep the pipeline from completion. Also, the E.U. is considering a carbon tax on products that cross its borders. And, the House takes a vote on another major public lands bill.
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Tuesday's testimony by Army Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman to House Democrats puts Energy Secretary Rick Perry in the room as top administration officials discussed a possible investigation into Joe Biden by Ukraine. POLITICO Pro's Ben Lefebvre discusses what we know of Perry's involvement in the scandal that sparked the impeachment inquiry. Plus, despite Trump's promises on the campaign trail, coal companies continue to go bankrupt in key political states. And, the House will pick up public lands bills later this week.
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House Democrats on the Oversight Committee start going through the Trump administration's decision to roll back automobile fuel economy standards. Also, as Californians deal with massive wildfires and a 2-day planned blackout, many are turning to state leaders for a better solution to fire prevention, forcing local governments to consider options in regulating, and possibly restructuring, the biggest utility in the country. And, the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Greg Walden announces his retirement. Who might take his spot?
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The E.P.A.’s decision to repeal the Water of The United States rule without introducing a replacement is forcing agencies to use a decades-old regulation. POLITICO Pro’s environmental reporter Annie Snider discusses the administration’s decision and the lawsuits that it is already facing. Also, Energy Secretary Rick Perry defends the president’s call with the leader of Ukraine that sparked the impeachment enquiry. And on Sunday, California governor Gavin Newsom issued a state-wide state of emergency as wildfires burn north and south of the state.
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POLITICO Pro’s energy editor Matt Daily discuss what president Donald Trump meant when he said some troops would have to stay in northwest Syria to “secure oil fields.” Also, Massachusetts attorney general announces the state is suing Exxon for downplaying potential liability resulting from climate change. And, New York city looks to the Great White North for energy.
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The E.P.A.'s Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee begins a 2-day meeting to discuss the agency's science behind the particulate matter standard, but absent in the talks will be a large number of scientists that administrator Andrew Wheeler dismissed last year. Plus, an investigation into whether a Ukrainian natural gas oligarch funneled money into president Trump's campaign through Rudy Giuliani's associates. Also, the president delays an important announcement related to the Paris Climate Agreement.
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President Donald Trump will be at the Shale Insight natural gas conference today, where he's expected to formally announce the U.S. will start filing the paperwork to leave the Paris Climate Agreement at the earliest possible date. Also, the Supreme Court opens a door for potential state lawsuits related to climate change. Plus, California environmental policy reporter Debra Kahn discusses the administration's decision to loosen endangered species protections in order to allow more water to be pumped from California’s main water-delivery system.
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A modern field of research could reshape the way blame for climate change is distributed, And how culprits are penalized. Pro's Zack Colman explains attribution science, and how it can reshape the fight over climate change policy. Plus, POLITICO's Gavin Bade had a first seat in Kentucky, as a coal magnate presses FERC on grid resilience.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is looking to push forward several spending bills this week, including some that would set funding levels for the Energy department and the E.P.A. Pro's Gavin Bade is in Kentucky covering an unusual summit on energy. Plus, a look into tensions between FERC's board members.
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Secretary Rick Perry, one of the longest-serving members of Trump's cabinet, has announced he will leave the administration by the end of the year. The announcement comes a day before a deadline from House Democrats who are seeking documents related to Perry's role in U.S.-Ukraine relations. Pro's Ben Lefebvre discusses whether Perry's departure puts him closer to a testimony before Congress. Plus, Pro's Zack Colman explains why some major trades associations are warming up to the idea of changing their climate policy.
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POLITICO's Annie Snider has unveiled that David Dunlap, E.P.A's research chief, kept on communicating with officials at the agency about a health assessment of formaldehyde, despite saying he would voluntarily recuse himself given his previous employer. Plus, Congressional Energy reporter Anthony Adragna asks senators whether Rick Perry should comply with the House's subpoena for documents related with his involvement in the U.S.- Ukraine relations.
The EPA's proposed supplemental blending rule for the Renewable Fuel Standards fails to raise the ethanol requirements on fuel production, despite the president's suggestion last week. Pro's Eric Wolff discusses the details of the supplemental blending rule. Plus, the administration considers allowing logging to reach the last frontier.
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A tax credit for electric vehicles may be making its way through Congress. POLITICO''s Gavin Bade joins to discuss the groups that have been lobbying for, and against, this credit. Plus, Democratic senators try keep Obama's Clean Power Plan alive, and what does Neil Chatterjee have to say about leaving FERC?
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The impeachment enquiry has finally knocked on energy secretary Rick Perry's door. POLITICO's Anthony Adragna, Ben Lefebvre, and Zack Colman explore what Democrats want to learn, and how the Ukraine's scandal has impacted Perry's role in the Trump administration. Plus, Annie Snider joins with details on new regulations to reduce lead in water.
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EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler is expected to announce the most significant update to the Lead and Copper Rule in almost 30 years. Plus, federal agencies will provide guidance on how to comply with specific federal regulations, and POLITICO's Alex Guillen explains why scientists whose panel was disbanded by the EPA are continuing to do their work.
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Strong winds have blown away power for over a million people across California, as PG&E is forced to flip the switch. POLITICO'S Eric Wolff takes a look at the politics of the renewable fuel standard, and a mayor's summit on climate.
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Secretary of Energy Rick Perry's name has emerged in a new subpoena for more documents surrounding the administration's decision to freeze military aid to Ukraine this summer. POLITICO's Anthony Adragna talks about how the growing probe is affecting Perry's trip. Plus, more ethanol in the nation's fuel supply, and a state's response to the EPA.
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Note: This episode was updated to reflect Gordon Sondland's refusal to testify before Congress Tuesday.
Rick Perry's trip comes as the Energy Secretary finds himself facing new questions in the impeachment inquiry centered on Ukraine. Anthony Adragna provides some context about why the region has been so important to Perry. Plus, Alex Guillén and Annie Snider unpack one of the big environmental cases before the U.S. Supreme Court in the term that opens today.
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