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. 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...
May 03, 2021•7 min•Ep. 388
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. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Colby Bermel is an energy reporter for POLITICO Cali...
Apr 30, 2021•8 min•Ep. 387
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. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. 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...
Apr 29, 2021•8 min•Ep. 386
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. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues for POLITICO. Annie Snider i...
Apr 28, 2021•8 min•Ep. 385
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. Lorraine Woellert is POLITICO's sustainability editor. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO a...
Apr 27, 2021•8 min•Ep. 384
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. Ryan Heath is POLITICO's senior editor and the author of POLITICO's Global Translation...
Apr 26, 2021•9 min•Ep. 383
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. 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 ...
Apr 23, 2021•11 min•Ep. 382
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. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Eric Wolff is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Gavin Bade covers trade and energ...
Apr 22, 2021•9 min•Ep. 381
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. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is th...
Apr 21, 2021•7 min•Ep. 380
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. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. An...
Apr 20, 2021•9 min•Ep. 379
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. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Antho...
Apr 19, 2021•12 min•Ep. 378
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. 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. Learn mor...
Apr 16, 2021•12 min•Ep. 377
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. Lorraine Woellert is POLITICO's sustainability editor. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of PO...
Apr 15, 2021•8 min•Ep. 376
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. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Karl Mathiesen is the Senior Climate Correspondent at POLITI...
Apr 14, 2021•8 min•Ep. 375
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. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO podcast producer. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Irene Noguchi is the e...
Apr 13, 2021•8 min•Ep. 374
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. Anthony Adragna ...
Apr 12, 2021•7 min•Ep. 373
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. 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 produ...
Apr 09, 2021•7 min•Ep. 372
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. 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 POLITIC...
Apr 08, 2021•6 min•Ep. 371
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. J...
Apr 07, 2021•7 min•Ep. 370
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. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter fo...
Apr 06, 2021•7 min•Ep. 369
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. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Gavin Bade covers tr...
Apr 05, 2021•8 min•Ep. 368
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. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Bruce Ritchie is a POLITICO Florida reporter covering environment and energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO podcast producer. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Irene Noguchi is the ex...
Apr 02, 2021•8 min•Ep. 367
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. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO podcast producer. 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 au...
Apr 01, 2021•7 min•Ep. 366
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. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Matthew Choi is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO podcast producer. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Irene Noguchi is the executiv...
Mar 31, 2021•7 min•Ep. 365
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. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Eric Wolff covers energy policy and politics. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO podcast producer. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLI...
Mar 30, 2021•8 min•Ep. 364
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. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Anthony Adragna...
Mar 29, 2021•8 min•Ep. 363
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. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. 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 ...
Mar 26, 2021•9 min•Ep. 362
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 25, 2021•8 min•Ep. 361
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. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny...
Mar 24, 2021•6 min•Ep. 360
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 ...
Mar 23, 2021•8 min•Ep. 359
