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. 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 m...
Feb 26, 2020•7 min•Ep. 88
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. 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...
Feb 25, 2020•6 min•Ep. 87
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. 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 ...
Feb 24, 2020•6 min•Ep. 86
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. 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 podcas...
Feb 21, 2020•8 min•Ep. 85
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. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny...
Feb 20, 2020•7 min•Ep. 84
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. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn mo...
Feb 19, 2020•8 min•Ep. 83
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. 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 ...
Feb 18, 2020•5 min•Ep. 82
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. 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...
Feb 14, 2020•6 min•Ep. 81
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. 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...
Feb 13, 2020•7 min•Ep. 80
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. 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 m...
Feb 12, 2020•6 min•Ep. 79
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. 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 depa...
Feb 11, 2020•6 min•Ep. 78
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. 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 choic...
Feb 10, 2020•7 min•Ep. 77
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. 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 P...
Feb 07, 2020•7 min•Ep. 76
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. 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...
Feb 06, 2020•7 min•Ep. 75
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 05, 2020•7 min•Ep. 74
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 04, 2020•6 min•Ep. 73
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 03, 2020•7 min•Ep. 72
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2020•6 min•Ep. 71
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2020•5 min•Ep. 70
It’s been a busy week for House Democrats: after unveiling an aggressive climate bill, they’re expected to present an ambitious infrastructure framework. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2020•5 min•Ep. 69
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. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 28, 2020•6 min•Ep. 68
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, whi...
Jan 27, 2020•9 min•Ep. 67
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. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast . Learn more about your ad choice...
Jan 24, 2020•10 min•Ep. 66
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. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast . Learn more about your ad choic...
Jan 23, 2020•7 min•Ep. 65
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 Tr...
Jan 22, 2020•7 min•Ep. 64
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. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Jan 21, 2020•5 min•Ep. 63
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. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Jan 17, 2020•9 min•Ep. 62
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. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast . Learn more about your ad choi...
Jan 16, 2020•7 min•Ep. 61
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. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 15, 2020•9 min•Ep. 60
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. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Jan 14, 2020•6 min•Ep. 59
