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. Kelsey Tamborrino 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. Learn more about your ad choice...
Jul 02, 2020•6 min•Ep. 179
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. Kelsey Tamborrino 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. Learn more about your ad c...
Jul 01, 2020•8 min•Ep. 178
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. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POL...
Jun 30, 2020•7 min•Ep. 177
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. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Adrienne Hurst is an associate producer for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITI...
Jun 29, 2020•8 min•Ep. 176
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. 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 Politi...
Jun 26, 2020•7 min•Ep. 175
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. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the ...
Jun 25, 2020•8 min•Ep. 174
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. 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. Carlo...
Jun 24, 2020•8 min•Ep. 173
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. 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. Learn more ...
Jun 23, 2020•8 min•Ep. 172
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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 22, 2020•4 min•Ep. 171
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. 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 pro...
Jun 19, 2020•7 min•Ep. 170
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. 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 p...
Jun 18, 2020•7 min•Ep. 169
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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Jun 17, 2020•6 min•Ep. 168
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. 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 Pol...
Jun 16, 2020•10 min•Ep. 167
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. 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 Po...
Jun 15, 2020•8 min•Ep. 166
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. 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 po...
Jun 12, 2020•7 min•Ep. 165
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. 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 departme...
Jun 11, 2020•7 min•Ep. 164
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. 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...
Jun 10, 2020•8 min•Ep. 163
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. 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. L...
Jun 09, 2020•8 min•Ep. 162
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. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio depart...
Jun 08, 2020•6 min•Ep. 161
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 Politic...
Jun 05, 2020•8 min•Ep. 160
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 04, 2020•8 min•Ep. 159
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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Jun 03, 2020•8 min•Ep. 158
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. Learn more...
Jun 02, 2020•6 min•Ep. 157
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 01, 2020•7 min•Ep. 156
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. 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 pr...
May 29, 2020•7 min•Ep. 155
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. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ame...
May 28, 2020•7 min•Ep. 154
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 Pri...
May 27, 2020•5 min•Ep. 153
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2020•8 min•Ep. 152
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2020•7 min•Ep. 151
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. 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 depar...
May 21, 2020•7 min•Ep. 150
