Why environmental justice groups are fighting Biden’s carbon capture plans

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.

Allison Prang covers sustainability for POLITICO. 

Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.

Brook Hayes edited this POLITICO energy podcast.

Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.

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