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. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament i...
Jul 29, 2021•7 min•Ep. 448
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 prod...
Jul 28, 2021•8 min•Ep. 447
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. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter at POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio. Carlos Pri...
Jul 27, 2021•9 min•Ep. 446
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. Ximena Bustillo covers agriculture for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter at POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is an ed...
Jul 26, 2021•8 min•Ep. 445
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 P...
Jul 23, 2021•10 min•Ep. 444
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 POLI...
Jul 22, 2021•9 min•Ep. 443
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 polic...
Jul 21, 2021•8 min•Ep. 442
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 repor...
Jul 20, 2021•9 min•Ep. 441
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 de...
Jul 19, 2021•6 min•Ep. 440
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 ho...
Jul 16, 2021•9 min•Ep. 439
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 repo...
Jul 15, 2021•9 min•Ep. 438
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...
Jul 14, 2021•7 min•Ep. 437
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 ho...
Jul 13, 2021•7 min•Ep. 436
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. Car...
Jul 12, 2021•7 min•Ep. 435
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 Polit...
Jul 09, 2021•10 min•Ep. 434
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 ...
Jul 08, 2021•8 min•Ep. 433
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. R...
Jul 07, 2021•8 min•Ep. 432
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 POLI...
Jul 06, 2021•6 min•Ep. 431
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...
Jul 02, 2021•10 min•Ep. 430
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 repor...
Jul 01, 2021•9 min•Ep. 429
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 POLITIC...
Jun 30, 2021•8 min•Ep. 428
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 Man...
Jun 29, 2021•7 min•Ep. 427
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 P...
Jun 28, 2021•8 min•Ep. 426
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 Pol...
Jun 25, 2021•10 min•Ep. 425
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 Adragn...
Jun 24, 2021•6 min•Ep. 424
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 ...
Jun 23, 2021•8 min•Ep. 423
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 ...
Jun 22, 2021•8 min•Ep. 422
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 f...
Jun 21, 2021•8 min•Ep. 421
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...
Jun 17, 2021•9 min•Ep. 420
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 arou...
Jun 16, 2021•9 min•Ep. 419
