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Re-run: Reduce, reuse… re-think?
December 22, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MBThis episode first aired on October 20th. Governments have spent decades telling the public of the importance of recycling and separating their waste. And a major ally in these efforts has been a little triangle made of curving arrows that is supposed to symbolize that a material can be recycled. But ultimately, recycling has failed to make a sizable impact on the plastic pollution across the world. POLITICO’s Eline Schaart explains why.
Re-run: The European city of 2050
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThis episode originally aired on July 10. Long gone are the days where we dreamed of flying cars and teleporting for the future. POLITICO Europe’s Aitor Hernandez-Morales reports European leaders’ vision include no cars and what they call smaller, happier living.
Global Translations: Critical Minerals: The next dirty fight over clean energy
December 19, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThe technologies that protect us, move us and power our daily lives require mining minerals and metals in distant places. But access to these essential materials is increasingly under threat. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk with experts who are sounding the alarm. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior produc...
Biden's two big reveals
December 18, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBYesterday, we finally learned president-elect Joe Biden’s picks for Interior and EPA heads. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman, Ben Lefebvre, and Alex Guillen join Anthony Adragna to discuss how the incoming Biden administration is shaping to be the most climate-change focused administration yet. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Alex Guillen covers energy and the EPA for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host o...
All the president’s picks
December 17, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBCould Biden finish his cabinet before the new year? Adding to the nominations already announced, yesterday Pete Buttigieg was introduced as the president-elect’s pick for Transportation Department, and that was just the first of many nominees to be reported in a busy midweek. Today, Tyler Pager, Zack Colman, Sam Mintz, and Alex Guillen, on the incoming administration’s nominees for the Energy and Transportation Departments, as well as the domestic climate policy chief. Tyler Pager covers the...
An energy compromise ready to ride
December 16, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBIf you think you’re bad at leaving things for the last minute, just look at Congress. Bipartisan lawmakers are working against the clock to get a government spending bill through before the end of the year. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna reports on the many energy provisions that could ride along with the must-pass funding package. 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 produc...
Exxon Mobil’s green-ish pledge
December 15, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBEuropean oil giants are promising to move away from fossil fuels and transition into green energy companies. But that’s not a pledge America’s giants are willing to make. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on Exxon Mobil’s latest climate pledge, and what the company hopes to gain from a less ambitious goal. 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 the senior prod...
Why American oil is ready for more regulation
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBThroughout the Trump era, oil companies big and small embraced systemic deregulation that allowed them to increase revenue through higher pollution. But the administration’s scale-back of methane rules ended up hurting oil companies, who are now losing international deals because of their impact to the environment. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on why big fossil fuel companies are suggesting some new openness to some regulation of greenhouse gases. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITI...
Global Translations: Digging for Solutions: Securing Minerals for Green Energy
December 12, 2020 14:30 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWhat will it take to secure access to the critical minerals we need for the future — and can we solve one environmental challenge without creating a new one? Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk to political leaders around the world about what they are doing to shore up access to critical minerals. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenn...
Biden’s transition: EPA, Energy, and Interior still waiting
December 11, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MBJoe Biden’s cabinet is taking shape. The president-elect has already announced his picks for theState, Health and Human Services, and Defense Departments -- even a special envoy for climate change. But the key energy and environment positions are still pending. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, Ben Lefebvre, and Anthony Adragna round up the top contenders for Energy, Interior, and the EPA. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Zack Colman is an energy reporter...
Prospects for climate legislation in the 117th Congress
December 10, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBDemocrats have their eyes on the two runoff races in Georgia next January in order to set their agenda. But when it comes to climate policy, flipping the Senate will be crucial toward determining the scope of Democratic climate pushes. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, on how Democrats want to push for climate policy in the next Congress. 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 pr...
The drama around the EPA’s frontrunner
December 09, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBThere’s no doubt that President-elect Joe Biden’s EPA will restore many of the regulations set by the Obama administration and lead domestic climate change priorities. But as Mary Nichols gains traction as Biden's pick to lead the EPA, environmental justice groups are concerned about her record on that issue. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Debra Kahn, on the group's concerns about Nichols. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Debra Kahn covers Califor...
Interior is rushing to open ANWR. But will anyone bite?
December 08, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBSince the 2017 tax law, the Trump administration has had the power to open a part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil production. But it’s been the last month when the Interior Department has rushed to get the paperwork in places so companies can begin work. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on why regardless of the administration’s fierce pace, the path ahead for drilling in ANWR is dotted with numerous obstacles. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Ener...
A truce over water in the west?
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MBAs the fifth biggest American river, the Colorado river has served growing cities and a large portion of farmers along 7 states. But 20 consecutive years of drought have challenged the access to water and brought bitter discord between rural and urban communities. POLITICO’s Annie Snider spoke to one Colorado rancher who’s working on a solution centered around cooperation rather than conflict. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Annie Snider is an ...
Global Translations: Why green energy means mining: the case of cobalt
December 05, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBTo understand how essential critical minerals are to our world, we turn to a case study: cobalt. This mineral is proving key to the future of green energy, defense and high tech manufacturing — not to mention electric vehicles. But cobalt has its challenges. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath look at China’s dominant role in global cobalt mining and the serious problems that can arise if other countries can't get enough supplies. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". Ryan Heath is...
The Biden-progressive battle begins
December 04, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBJoe Biden has made clear he wants his cabinet and White House team to make climate change a central part of their agenda. But the president-elect’s choice to lead the National Economic Council has drawn fire from some on the left for his work at investment giant BlackRock – even though he helped out climate change the radar there. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman on why Joe Biden’s climate-change conscious cabinet is unlikely to fully satisfy some environmentalists. Anthony Adragna is an energy...
EPA turns 50. What’s its future?
December 03, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MB50 years and one day today, president Richard Nixon officially signed the EPA into existence. Since then, the agency has successfully combatted water pollution, reduced smog, and cleaned up contaminated mines. But the partisan fight over federal action against climate change has turned into a modern battle for the agency’s future, and what its mission should be. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen explains. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Alex Guillen cove...
Climate change: a mortgage disaster in the making?
December 02, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBNatural disasters are growing stronger and more frequent from climate change. Every hurricane or wildfire can be a multi-billion dollar financial loss for the American economy. POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports that failure to price in the risk of natural disasters is creating a bubble in the housing market, one that could burst in the coming years. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO Carlos Prieto is a P...
Europe’s new gas stance: go clean or stay home
December 01, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBFor years, American natural gas benefitted from a federal government who pushed liquified natural gas exports through its diplomatic channels. But even before the presidential election, there were some new signs of resistance to American gas due to its emissions. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on how the incoming Biden administration could use this shift to push for stricter environmental regulations and policies to clean America’s natural gas industry. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter...
America’s natural gas in a post-Trump world
November 30, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MBSince the beginning of his administration, Donald Trump embraced increasing American production of natural gas and commercializing it across the world. And the push to promote natural gas was so strong that it tensed up the US relations with many strategic allies. But in the weeks leading up to the 2020 election, some European countries started walking back on these natural gas deals, citing climate and economic concerns, but also realizing they may not be dealing with a natural-gas-forward A...
What tribal nations hope for from Biden
November 25, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBBarack Obama left the White House as one of the presidents with the best standing with tribal nations. In 2020, Native voters around the country turned out in record numbers for Joe Biden. Now the President-elect wants to further Obama’s legacy, a mission that starts by making a team at the Interior Department that is prepared to work alongside indigenous communities nationwide. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino and Annie Snider, on what Biden is looking for as he puts this team together, and how ...
Biden’s transition: Kerry’s back, and he’s got some company
November 24, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBThe General Services Administration finally sent the letter authorizing the start of the transition yesterday evening. But Biden’s team wasn’t just patiently waiting: even before the official letter went out, the transition team announced that it was creating a new special envoy position for climate change, and appointing long-time climate ally John Kerry to it. POLITICO’s Zack Colman on what Kerry could do from his new office, and what Biden’s reported pick for Treasury, Janet Yellen, has sa...
Biden’s transition: an electric vehicle future?
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBIt’s not just Tesla: from up-and-coming Chinese vehicle giants to transitioning the UK’s car fleet, the global shift to electric vehicles is gaining speed. But to see a massive transition, you still need to see a lot more charging stations on the roads, as well as federal incentives to switch oil-powered cars. Today, POLITICO’s Gavin Bade – on what Joe Biden wants to do to bolster electric cars, and what he could get through in the next 4 years. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLI...
Critical Minerals: The next dirty fight over clean energy
November 21, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBThe technologies that protect us, move us and power our daily lives require mining minerals and metals in distant places. But access to these essential materials is increasingly under threat. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk with experts who are sounding the alarm. In this chapter, hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath connect the dots and speak with experts including Dr. Anthony Fauci, Tom Duesterberg, Mariana Mazzucato, Jim Robinson, Jennifer Harris, Professor Adegoke Oke, and POLITICO r...
Obama’s environmentally-messy first term
November 20, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBWhen Obama ran for president, he knew he would be facing challenges both at home and overseas. But few could imagine his first term would include a massive offshore oil spill and chasing diplomats around Copenhagen. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen reports on how the 44th president looks back at the climate and environmental challenges during this period in his recent memoir. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmenta...
Biden’s diversity focus, and climate change
November 19, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBThere’s a lot we don’t know about Joe Biden’s presidency yet, but there are some things he made clear throughout his campaign: he wants a cabinet that “looks like America,” and he wants it to focus on climate change. But environmental and climate issues vary widely depending on the community you’re looking at. Today, POLITICO’s Sustainability reporter Catherine Boudreau, with how a diverse administration can help Biden better fight for the climate. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for P...
What the FERC is going on?
November 18, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBIf you’re listening to this podcast, you’ve probably heard of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Commonly known as FERC, the agency is the federal body in charge of regulating energy interstate markets, and it is going to play a major role if Biden wants to make meaningful energy transition policy. But as Trump slowly makes his way out the door, the White House has thrown FERC in disarray by replacing the chairman. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains what is happening at the agency. Anthon...
Environmentalists’ big, green Treasury dream
November 17, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBIn the push to make the incoming Biden administration active on climate, environmental groups are moving forth with an ambitious agenda. And among their goals is appointing a Treasury secretary that will think of a different kind of green than its predecessors. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on what the incoming Treasury Secretary could achieve in the fight against climate change. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for P...
Line 5 is down for the count
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MBFor more than 50 years, an oil pipeline has been carrying Canadian fossil fuels to the US through a pipeline that runs right between 2 of the great lakes. But after years of environmental flags, and particularly one very close call, the governor of Michigan decided to remove a state easement that allowed the Line 5 to operate. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on the significance of this removal, and how this move could open up a new legal front for pipelines across the country. Anthony Adragna is an...
The Audubon Society’s summer of reckoning
November 13, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBThe summer of 2020 was a season of racial reckoning across the country. And the Audubon Society, one of America's biggest bird conservation groups, was no exception. But when the society's CEO heard allegations of a toxic culture that hundreds of his employees faced, the reaction was not exactly what they would have expected. POLITICO's Zack Colman, with an investigation into the culture at the Audubon Society. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Z...
Biden’s transition: getting the band together
November 12, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBPresident-elect Joe Biden is bringing dozens of familiar faces to help him set up the leadership teams in his upcoming administration. POLITICO’s Annie Snider, Alex Guillen, and Eric Wolff, on all the former Obama administration officials now advising Biden. Plus, POLITICO Energy editor Matt Daily, on how Trump’s refusal to cooperate threatens to obstruct Biden’s ability to govern after his inauguration. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Eric Wol...
Reshuffling the government’s climate science team
November 11, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBSince 2015, Michael Kuperberg has led the government’s team in charge of reporting the impact of climate change. But last week, before the final results on the presidential election were announced, he was removed from his position. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on how Kuperberg’s removal could impact the climate report. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny A...
Are you afraid of the midnight rule?
November 10, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBFrom the Senate majority leader to the president himself, top Republicans continue to struggle to accept Joe Biden’s victory last week. But while court filings and state contests move along, leaders of federal agencies are preparing to make the most of the last two months of power. Today, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen summons 1990s nostalgia to discuss what the EPA could still get through before handing the keys over to Democrats. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLI...
Biden’s transition: climate jobs
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBOnly a day after being announced winner of the 2020 election, president-elect Joe Biden released a full transition website, detailing his administration’s plans and goals. But notably, one word is used in the climate change page more than “climate change” itself: jobs. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, who predicted this could be the case last week, has more. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Pol...
How can the US compete with China Inc.?
November 07, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThe pandemic and the rise of China are prompting Republicans and Democrats to turn to government power to grow industries important to America’s security and place in the world. “Industrial policy” is an idea long reviled among Washington policymakers. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk to the people trying to make industrial policy cool again. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. ...
What could a split government achieve on climate change?
November 06, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBWith multiple states still counting their votes, it looks increasingly likely that Democrats could take over the White House but fail to flip the Senate. And while Biden could take action on climate change, a split government would almost certainly neutralize his $2 trillion climate plan. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Zack Colman, and Anthony Adragna explore what Democrats could achieve on the climate front without much help from the Senate. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and ...
Adieu Paris — for now?
November 05, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7 MBWhile the eyes of virtually everyone in America were fixated on the election, a longtime Trump promise finally materialized: the US left the Paris Climate Agreement. American diplomats will now be onlookers in the climate negotiations that their predecessors helped establish in the first place, and POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports that getting respect even if the U.S. comes back to the table is going to be harder this time around. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of ...
A very 2020 election night
November 04, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBElection night 2020 went exactly the way an election in 2020 would go: by the end of the night, neither candidate had a clear path towards victory, and key states, including Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, said they will need more time to finish counting. But while we may not know who will be in the White House come January 21, we do know how each presidency would shape the energy and environmental world. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Alex Guille...
Tallying energy and the environment for this election
November 03, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MBMonths of campaigns, promises, rallies, and debates all lead up to here: millions of Americans are headed to the polls to join their voices to those of nearly a hundred million people who have cast their ballot to elect the next President of the United States. And while the pandemic has taken center stage during the campaign season, 2020 is also the year where climate change, energy, and the environment have risen as major political issues in almost every level of politics. POLITICO’s Annie S...
Two struggling oil giants vs. a pandemic
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MB2020 has been a dark year for the oil industry across the world. In the US, smaller oil producers all across the country have packed up and left their wells, as crude prices have sank to unprofitable territories. So far, Exxon and Chevron, have so far been able to survive the worst of the pandemic, but last week, the two companies reported drastic actions aimed at helping them survive the economic crisis. POLITICO Energy editor Matt Daily explains. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for P...
Presenting... Global Translations: Can we make enough vaccine?
October 31, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBOnce there is a working vaccine, manufacturers across the globe will need to scale up production to produce billions of doses — this means billions of pharmaceutical-grade glass vials, rubber stoppers, packaging and storage and refrigeration. Plus: ensuring the vaccine is available to people the world over. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath question experts on how different countries are handling this overwhelming challenge. Subscribe to POLITICO'S Global Translations for the full series.
EPA's Wheeler blitzes through swing states
October 30, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBFlorida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina. No, it’s not just the states Trump needs to win if he wants to get re-elected, but the states where EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler has been spending quite some time in the last weeks. And according to POLITICO’s Alex Guillen, Wheeler’s disproportionate presence in swing state, and the relevance of some of the announcements, is raising flags from some ethics officials. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Ene...
K street prepares for the election
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MBJoe Biden has an aggressive climate agenda. And he also has strong polling both on the national level and in battleground states. And while good polling doesn’t necessarily mean a win, many of the country’s most powerful lobbying firms are preparing to deal with a White House and Congress that would act swiftly on climate, energy, and environmental policy. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Catherine Boudreau, on how lobbyists and industries are preparing for the election. Anthony Adragna is an ener...
Trump pitches fracking in final week
October 28, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBIn the final week before the presidential election, the Trump campaign is focusing on Joe Biden's comments about fracking in an attempt to boost support in states like Pennsylvania. Will that strategy pay off? POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is an audio intern for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Je...
Trump’s scorecard on the oil industry
October 27, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MBIn 2016, Donald Trump ran on the promise of loosening environmental regulations that had impacted the American oil industry. But after 4 years of deregulation and scrambled policy making, the oil industry doesn’t think Trump was all that great for business. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior p...
A tax hike for Alaska’s oil?
October 26, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBAcross the country, some states are struggling to pay their employees and make ends meet because of the pandemic. And in Alaska, as leaders look for ways to keep the state financially afloat, a proposal has come up to raise taxes to the oil industry. And as the fate of this proposal heads to the polls in just over a week, POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino reports that a multi-million dollar brawl is heating up. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy rep...
Biden touts the energy transition on the debate stage
October 23, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn the spotlight during the last presidential debate of 2020, Democratic candidate Joe Biden said he will promote a transition out for the oil industry if he wins the election. But while it may sound like a huge red flag for America’s oil country, there are real signs that the transition may already be unavoidable. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Zack Colman analyze the climate portion of the debate. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Ben Lefebvre ...
Trump, Biden, and Nord Stream 2
October 22, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBPresident Trump has taken Angela Merkel’s government to task on trade deficits and NATO dues, but has also voiced his disapproval over the completion of a second gas pipeline project connecting Germany to Russia. POLITICO’s Matthew Karnitschnig, on why Germany’s energy policy is so central to America, and why the two allies are set to stay at odds over this issue for years to come. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Matthew Karnitschig is POLITICO...
Banning fracking: It’s complicated
October 21, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBA national ban on fracking has been a top demand for progressives and environmentalists for years, even becoming one of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ top campaign promises during the Democratic primaries. But Joe Biden, the party’s nominee, sees it differently: he’s made clear he doesn’t favor an outright ban on the practice. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Zack Colman, on the nuances of debates over the role for fracking, and why it will be a wedge issue for Democrats in the years to come. Anthony Adrag...
Reduce, reuse… re-think?
October 20, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBGovernments have spent decades telling the public of the importance of recycling and separating their waste. And a major ally in these efforts has been a little triangle made of curving arrows that is supposed to symbolize that a material can be recycled. But ultimately, recycling has failed to make a sizable impact on the plastic pollution across the world. POLITICO’s Eline Schaart explains why. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Eline Schaart covers sustainability for POL...