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Hochul’s green energy vision for New York
January 07, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBThis week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state’s latest commitments to renewable energy, including increasing offshore wind and barring fossil fuels in new building construction by 2027. POLITICO’s Marie French explains. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Marie J. French covers energy and the environment for POLITICO New York. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the interim...
Why Germany is rejecting the EU’s nuclear push
January 06, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MBOver the weekend, the European Commission recently came out with a proposal that labels some gas and nuclear power plants as green investments. Today, POLITICO EU politics reporter Hans von der Burchard explains why Germany is against the proposal and whether that proposal can survive without German support. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Hans von der Burchard is a politics reporter for POLITICO EU. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan...
Manchin open to ‘realistic’ climate provisions
January 05, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBOn Tuesday, Sen. Joe Manchin, the West Virginia Democrat who has held up his party from passing their Build Back Better bill, told reporters he was largely on board with the legislation’s climate provisions. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains what Manchin’s comments mean moving forward. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer at POLITICO. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLIT...
New year, same BBB fight
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBDemocrats were unable to pass President Joe Biden’s $1.7 trillion social spending package before Christmas. As Congress enters 2022 with midterm elections looming, POLITICO’s Matthew Choi breaks down what Democrats are hoping to do with the package this year. Matthew Choi is an energy reporter and author of the Morning Energy newsletter. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manav...
The Puerto Rican grid experiment
January 03, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBPuerto Rico’s power grid, which has been devastated by natural disasters and mismanagement, could be revamped using emergency funding from the U.S. federal government. But, as POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez explains, clean energy advocates and opponents are divided on how to do that. Gloria Gonzalez is the Deputy Energy Editor at POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the interim executive prod...
From the archives: Humanity’s code red
December 23, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBIt’s probably too late for 1.5. On Monday, the UN’s top climate panel released a milestone report on the status of climate change, and according to scientists, it’s very unlikely the world will meet the most ambitious target of limiting global climate change rising 1.5 degrees Celsius. But POLITICO’s Zack Colman says things could still get much worse if bold action isn’t taken. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLI...
From the archives: Is clean hydrogen an illusion?
December 22, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.5 MBSome scientists looking for clean energy solutions have spent years researching the capabilities of hydrogen. Earlier this month, the Senate included funding for clean hydrogen technologies in hopes that it will be part of America’s net-zero emissions future. But is hydrogen actually net zero? Today, POLITICO’s Matthew Choi explains how complicated this question is. Matthew Choi is an energy reporter at POLITICO. Kelsey Tamborrino covers Energy for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is an editor for ...
From the archives: Inside Exxon’s lobbying playbook
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBEarlier this year, 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 A...
From the archives: The alarming Western megadrought
December 20, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBEarlier this summer, 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...
Biden’s plan to tackle lead pipes
December 17, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBOn Thursday, the Biden administration unveiled a new mandate to remove all lead pipes from the nation’s drinking water systems. The move also comes as the EPA faced a Thursday deadline for deciding how to approach a 2020 drinking water rule put forward by the Trump administration. POLITICO’s Annie Snider explains. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor f...
Will New England’s power luck run out?
December 16, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBWhile New England has avoided a Texas-style power grid disaster in the past, the region’s grid operator recently said it’s vulnerable to potential fuel constraints this winter. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains why the region’s power system could be in trouble and the solutions officials are examining. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio h...
Why rural communities, inner cities may struggle to receive Biden's climate cash
December 15, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.48 MBThe Biden administration has secured billions of dollars in new federal funding to follow through on its climate and environmental justice promises, but some small and financially strapped communities may struggling to navigate the bureaucracy to get access to that funding. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains those challenges and how the White House is responding. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Zack Colman covers climate change for POL...
EPA’s 2022 To-Do List
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBLast week, the Biden administration released its energy and conservation priorities for next year under its Unified Agenda. POLITICO’S Alex Guillén explains what the EPA plans for climate regulations in 2022. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the interim execu...
New York’s lofty climate plans
December 13, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBNew York's Climate Action Council released an initial draft that outlines how the state can achieve its ambitious emissions reduction mandates through the electrification of buildings, transportation and other sectors. But it leaves major questions unanswered. POLITICO’s Marie French explains. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Marie J. French covers energy and the environment for POLITICO New York. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament i...
Dems’ climate plans under the microscope
December 10, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBThis week was big for Senate Democrats as move toward to passing their $1.7 trillion dollar social spending plan, which includes hundreds of billions of dollars in climate provisions. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino gives an update about Senate Democrats’ meetings with the Senate Parliamentarian and what climate provisions might change as negotiations continue. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy. Raghu Manavalan is a s...
Mixed reviews for Biden’s biofuels plan
December 09, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBThis week, the Environmental Protection Agency released its long-awaited biofuel blending proposals under the Renewable Fuel Standard. While the Biden administration tried to balance the powerful oil and corn industries, the plan received mixed reactions. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the interim executi...
EV tax credit fight, and Tesla under fire
December 08, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBThe European Union is lining up against the measure in the Build Back Better reconciliation bill that has drawn criticism from some its automakers, and urging the Senate to scrap the portion of an electric vehicle tax credit that would only benefit union-made EVs. Meanwhile, the SEC is now investigating Tesla for its solar panels. POLITICO’s Tanya Snyder reports. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Tanya Snyder covers transportation for POLITICO Pro. Raghu Manavalan is...
The secret French LNG connection
December 07, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MBLast year, a French energy trader walked away from a U.S. natural gas deal under pressure from the French government, which was concerned about the U.S. gas industry’s environmental record. This year, that same company secretly completed an LNG deal with a Texas company. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains why this deal was so hush-hush. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal ...
Defining eco-terrorism
December 06, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MBAfter Andreas Malm spoke on a podcast episode produced by The New Yorker Radio Hour back in October, U.S. law enforcement officials homed in on Malm – a fringe environmental activist who has called for the sabotage of energy pipeline infrastructure. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down Malm’s story, explores the concept of eco-terrorism, and explains how the Biden administration is responding to those threats. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Zack Colman covers climate c...
Democrats rip NRC's latest decommissioning pitch
December 03, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposed a rule last month to streamline the process for decommissioning nuclear power plants. But the proposal drew criticism from Democrats, who expressed concerns about the financial costs, safety issues, and the impact on state and local communities. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse reports. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook ...
How Biden plans to avoid a carbon trade war with the EU
December 02, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MBThere’s a potential carbon trade war brewing between the United States and the European Union. Earlier this year, the EU released a plan in which the bloc would tax imports from countries that lack aggressive carbon-reducing policies, including the United States. Now on Wednesday, we learned more about how the United States plans to respond. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Raghu Manaval...
Where will the US send its nuclear waste?
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.44 MBThe Energy Department is looking for a place where it can temporarily and permanently store spent nuclear fuel from reactors. But previous attempts to solve the nuclear waste problem have been stymied by local and state opposition. POLITICO’S Kelsey Tamborrino explains. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITIC...
How climate migrants are changing American politics
November 30, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBExperts say that the concept of climate migration — population shifts forced by destructive weather changes — is subtly impacting national politics. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Biden’s oil royalty hike
November 29, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBOn Friday, the Interior Department recommended hiking the fees that companies pay for oil and gas produced on federal lands. It’s part of the Biden administration's long-awaited review of the process that determines how the country leases out public land for energy production. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a seni...
Biden pulls the trigger on oil release
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.36 MBOn Tuesday, the Biden Administration ordered 50 million barrels of oil to be released from America’s strategic reserve to help bring down fuel costs. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains the move and why it’s happening now. Ben Lefebvre covers the energy industry for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s a...
The Manchin family business
November 23, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.47 MBThe collision between Sen. Joe Manchin’s personal business and Democrats’ social spending package raises questions about conflict of interest and ethics. E&E News reporter Scott Waldman explains. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Scott Waldman is the White House reporter for E&E News focused on climate change. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and ...
The pipeline war between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Enbridge
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBEnbridge, a Canadian energy giant, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are fighting over the controversial cross-border Line 5 pipeline. Now, with Whitmer up for reelection in 2022, Enbridge is trying to tilt the scales in its direction. POLITICO’s Zi-Ann Lum reports. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Zi-Ann Lum covers Canadian federal politics and energy and environmental policy for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-...
Biden EPA gives biofuel blenders a little more time
November 19, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBOn Thursday, the EPA proposed a new rule giving oil refiners more time to meet renewable fuels blending requirements for 2020 and 2021. The agency signaled that the plan is designed to reduce uncertainty around the future of the Renewable Fuel Standard. But, biofuel advocates are not too pleased. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains the Biden administration’s latest move and the politics behind it. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Ke...
Will FERC shutdown a major Missouri pipeline?
November 18, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBWhile legal experts say FERC is unlikely to shut down the Spire STL Pipeline this winter, questions facing the commission remain about the pipeline’s status in the long-run. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter focused on the electric power sector for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of th...
Is limiting energy exports a solution to rising fuel prices?
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBRepublicans have been pummeling the Biden administration over high energy prices. But on Tuesday, Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chair Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) and Sen. Angus King (I-Vt.) questioned whether limiting natural gas exports might take the heat off the rise in that fuel’s prices. POLITICO’S Ben Lefebvre breaks down whether that solution could actually work and the political strategy behind it. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITI...
SCOTUS takes up major energy cases
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBThe Supreme Court’s new term began in October, and it wasn’t supposed to be especially momentous for energy issues. But, it looks like conventional wisdom may have been wrong because of two cases: one about gas emissions from power plants and one about the Volkswagen emissions scandal. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén reports. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO ...
Breaking down COP26
November 15, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MBThe COP26 climate conference finished up on Saturday with a deal that many countries described as imperfect and unsatisfying. Still, the conference was seen as a step forward in limiting global warming. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, who was at the conference for the last two weeks, breaks down the good and bad of that final deal. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITIC...
BIF’s transmission powers to test federal-state relationships
November 12, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MBThe bipartisan infrastructure bill grants new transmission powers to federal regulators. While that will likely help the Biden administration’s clean energy strategy, it could also prove to be politically unpopular with state officials. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan ...
The moment of truth for COP26
November 11, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBThe U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow is entering its final days. The summit has produced numerous pledges, joint commitments, and agreements from attending countries to date. But the question remains: will countries act quickly and aggressively enough to stave off the worst effects of climate change? POLITICO’s Matt Daily explains what has been accomplished so far and what might be next. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Matt ...
The fight over California’s last nuclear power plant
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBCalifornia's last nuclear facility is approaching its scheduled retirement date in 2025. But a new report Tuesday from Stanford University researchers, backed by President Barack Obama’s first energy secretary, is raising questions about whether the retirement plan should be revised. POLITICO’s Colby Bermel explains. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Colby Bermel is the energy reporter for POLITICO California. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POL...
How rising gas prices are fueling Biden’s critics
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBGas prices are the highest in years as the economy recovers from the pandemic. Republicans are blaming President Joe Biden and his energy and climate policies. At the same time, the president is also receiving heat from environmentalists and Indigenous groups who are eager to shut down fossil fuel infrastructure. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the real reasons why gas prices are soaring and the political ramifications. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host...
How space tech is taking on climate change
November 08, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBIn the fight against climate change, the Biden administration is increasing its reliance on satellites and other space-based technologies. POLITICO’s Jonathan Custodio breaks down the growth of those tools, including their benefits and limitations. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Jonathan Custodio is a fellow for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Dail...
Sen. Markey talks BBB and the politics of climate change
November 05, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBPOLITICO’s Annie Snider spoke with Democratic Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts to talk about the future of the reconciliation bill and how the politics of climate and energy have changed in the decade since he led the last major legislative effort to confront climate change. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a ...
Deforestation, finance pledges top COP26 highlights so far
November 04, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBThe 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference has been underway in Glasgow since Sunday. So far, we’ve seen a series of new pledges to reduce deforestation and methane emissions and notable new financial commitments to try to achieve net-zero emissions goals. But how impactful are those moves? Reporting from the conference, POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains what’s being promised in public, but what’s really being said and done privately. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro...
EPA tackles methane emissions
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBThe Biden administration released new rules on Tuesday aimed at curbing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down what the new rules would do, where they fit into President Joe Biden’s climate goals, and how they might impact the politics of Democrats’ sweeping climate and social spending bill. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaik...
Maine voters to decide fate of controversial transmission line
November 02, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBA proposed transmission line that would transport hydropower from Quebec into the New England grid has sparked a costly ballot initiative fight in Maine. Environmentalists find themselves in the unusual position of being aligned with natural gas plant operators in opposing a renewable energy project supported by local officials and the Biden administration. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman explains what’s at stake in Maine today. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host o...
The latest climate top line
November 01, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBReconciliation is set to include at least $500 billion in climate spending, the White House told lawmakers, making it one of the biggest priorities in the package. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains what made the cut and the state of play on the Hill. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of t...
What to know heading into COP26
October 29, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBPOLITICO’s Zack Colman previews what to expect at the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, which start this weekend. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Biden looks for methane win before COP26
October 28, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7 MBDemocrats are racing to deliver a climate win to President Joe Biden before he leaves to the U.N. Climate Summit in Glasgow next week. New regulations aimed at curbing methane emissions, a powerful greenhouse gas, could be the solution. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer o...
The transmission obstacle to Biden’s clean energy goals
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MBFulfilling President Joe Biden's goal of reducing carbon emissions won’t just take a massive build out of more wind, solar and other renewable energy. It would also require longer, newer transmission lines to take renewable power from where it’s produced to where it’s needed. But utility companies such as Entergy hold a great deal of sway when it comes to planning those new lines, and they’re not always on board. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains. Annie Snider covers water issues fo...
The opportunities and challenges of offshore wind
October 26, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBOffshore wind is President Biden’s clearest shot at getting a new energy source off the ground and helping it blossom in a way to delivery on his climate promises. But making the industry grow presents big challenges. Today, POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains the challenges for the administration in helping bring this renewable industry to maturity. Kelsey Tamborrino covers Energy for POLITICO. Annie Snider covers environment issues for POLITICO and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos...
A tobacco-sized hearing for Big Oil
October 25, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBAmerica’s biggest oil companies knew about greenhouse effect and their industry’s impact on the environment for years before the science was widely known. But what they did once they had this information is now up for questioning before the House Oversight Committee. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on what House Democrats want to find out, and the impact it could have on the oil industry’s political influence. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Annie Snider covers environment issues fo...
Big Oil’s Alaska troubles
October 22, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBOn Wednesday the Biden administration decided to no longer defend a massive oil project that would have ramped up production in Alaska. And while the Biden administration is making the headlines for its continuing fight against oil developments in the state, the reality shows that oil companies are also losing interest in producing oil in the last frontier. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains the administration’s decision around the Willow project. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO...
The cost of the clean transition
October 21, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBSwitching where we get our energy from is going to have implications in the global economy and multiple industries. But today, POLITICO’s Lorraine Woellert is joining to discuss how it will affect most Americans’ bottom line in the short and long run. Lorraine Woellert is POLITICO's sustainability editor. Annie Snider covers environment issues for POLITICO and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook D...
The green recovery that wasn’t
October 20, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MBWhen the pandemic first paralyzed the world’s economy, many leaders vowed to make the stimulus spending that would return their countries to financial health as environmentally friendly as possible. But as the world’s economies move closer to their pre-pandemic state, it’s increasingly looking like the path forward still includes all the emissions from the pre-coronavirus world. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains why the early recovery measures worldwide failed to promote climate policies...