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How California could help advance US-China climate diplomacy
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBUS-China climate relations are in a transitional period as the countries install new top climate diplomats. California officials say they’re ready to step up if geopolitical disputes send ties spiraling again. POLITICO’s Blanca Begert breaks down how California aims to help. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency says it’s moving toward issuing its first draft permit for a project that involves using the world’s oceans to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. For more news on ener...
How countries are already falling short on their COP28 promises
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBTwo months ago, nearly 200 countries agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels at the United Nations Climate Summit in Dubai. But many have wavered on their pledge and made major new investments in fossil fuels. Sara Schonhardt from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down how countries aren’t living up to their COP28 pledges and the concern from the United Nations. Plus, a court in the United Kingdom has thrown out a public order charge against youth climate activist Greta Thunberg. For more...
Inside the legal pushback to California’s landmark climate laws
February 02, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBCalifornia's two landmark corporate climate disclosure laws are set to face major scrutiny from the legal world after the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Farm Bureau Federation, and a coalition of business organizations filed a lawsuit aiming to block them. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the details of the case and how it could impact the federal government and other states looking to advance their own climate disclosure rules Plus, GOP lawmakers are seeking to undo the Biden adminis...
Climate voters helped Biden four years ago. But they’re angry about Gaza.
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBAs the 2024 presidential election approaches, President Joe Biden is trying to win over many of the young, climate-focused voters who supported him four years ago. But those voters are not only frustrated with some of the administration’s energy policies, they’re also angry about the war in Gaza and how the president is handling it. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how Biden’s Gaza stance risks young climate voters in 2024. Plus, White House adviser John Podesta has been tapped to be the Bi...
Inside the Hill pushback to Biden’s Snake River deal
January 31, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBHouse lawmakers are questioning the Biden administration’s deal to rejuvenate salmon and steelhead species along the Snake River in the Pacific Northwest and support efforts to replace the hydropower along the river. It’s a political issue angering Republicans, who accuse the Biden administration of wanting to remove the Snake River dams. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the administration’s decision and the congressional pushback. Plus, the largest offshore wind farm in the United States ...
Joe Biden is officially not coming after your gas stove. He never was.
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBThe Energy Department announced new energy efficiency standards for ovens and gas stoves on Monday that are weaker than what it initially proposed last year. The move comes after Republicans and some centrist Democrats accused the Biden administration of seeking to ban gas stoves – a move the Biden rule never actually contemplated. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the details and politics of Biden’s new gas stove rule. Plus, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in late March about th...
The cost of drinking PFAS-free water is high for utilities
January 29, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MBThe Biden administration is set to impose first-ever federal limits that will require thousands of public water systems to capture and dispose of toxic contaminants in drinking water that have been linked to infertility and cancer. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the details of the standards and how utilities will face significant challenges in order to meet them. Plus, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Joe Manchin is pledging to hold a hearing about the Biden administration’s re...
Inside Biden’s LNG moratorium
January 26, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBToday, the Biden administration announced a highly-anticipated moratorium on permits for new natural gas facilities for over a year. The decision comes as the United States leads the world in both liquefied natural gas exports and oil and gas production. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the energy and foreign policy implications of the decision, along with the mixed reaction. Plus, continued attacks on vessels in the Red Sea are disrupting cargo shipments between Asia and Europe. For m...
Why permitting reform talks persist despite long odds
January 25, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBTop Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate have once again restarted talks to enact permitting reform after they stalled out last year. But those negotiations are challenged by election-year politics and skeptics on both sides of the aisle. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the latest permitting push and why it faces long odds. Plus, former Trump administration Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette says a second Trump presidency will not kill President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law. ...
Why Buddy Carter thinks Republicans need to step up on climate change
January 24, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBRep. Buddy Carter, a Georgia Republican, is set to play a key role in climate and energy policy as the new chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials subcommittee and the new vice chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel chats with Carter about his top priorities for the panel, why Republicans should compromise with Democrats on permitting reform, and what conservatives hope to gain by having a seat at the clim...
Why Biden’s nat gas rethink is spooking Europe
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBThe Biden administration’s decision to review how it considers climate when issuing permits for new natural gas export facilities could cause headaches for European countries, which have become increasingly reliant on U.S. liquefied natural gas during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the concerns within the EU and the internal divisions within the Biden administration. Plus, the Supreme Court said it will review a deal between Texas, New Mexico and Colorado me...
The pipeline industry is booming but safety regulators face challenges
January 22, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBThe federal government’s pipeline safety watchdog is facing a budget crunch because of partisan politics and increased regulatory responsibility as companies build out thousands of miles of new pipelines. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how even though the pipeline industry is booming, US regulators are struggling to keep up. Plus, people uprooted by natural disasters will now be eligible for tens of thousands of additional dollars from the federal government. For more news on energy...
How one big Supreme Court case could change energy regulations
January 19, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBThe Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears poised to weaken the power of federal agencies by overturning Chevron deference, a legal doctrine that gives them latitude to craft regulations in countless areas including energy and the environment. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down what’s at stake in the energy world if Chevron deference is overturned. Plus, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee easily advanced legislation Thursday that inches Congress toward imposing carbon t...
Inside the brewing GOP carbon tariff clash
January 18, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBRepublicans are split over the PROVE It Act, a modest bipartisan bill set for markup today in the Senate that would authorize a two-year study into how carbon emissions of U.S. manufactured goods compare to allies and adversaries. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the details of the bill and how it’s exposing larger divisions among Republicans over how to integrate climate into trade policy. Plus, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority seems poised to weaken the power of federal agencies ...
Inside John Kerry's climate legacy and what's next
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBU.S. special climate envoy John Kerry is planning to step down from his post in the Biden administration sometime in late winter or early spring. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down Kerry’s climate legacy and how his departure comes at a critical moment in U.S. climate diplomacy. Plus, World Bank President Ajay Banga believes the push to help developing countries deal with climate change could survive a second Trump administration. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to ...
The Inflation Reduction Act’s methane fee is finally here
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBOn Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency released its long-awaited methane fee as directed by the Inflation Reduction Act. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details of the fee that could cost the fossil fuel sector billions of dollars, as well as the expected pushback from the oil industry and Republican lawmakers. Plus, federal science agencies say last year was the hottest on record by a wide margin, but project that this year could be even warmer. For more news on energy an...
The Biden administration’s vision for a China-free EV transition
January 12, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBA top official at the Energy Department told a Senate panel Thursday that the United States can make the transition to electric vehicles without China. It’s a sign that the administration believes its efforts to establish domestic clean energy supply chains are working. But the remarks drew significant skepticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the Biden administration’s EV defense and the pushback from lawmakers. Plus, a three-month campaign by...
How an EPA backlog could thwart California’s climate agenda
January 11, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBCalifornia is trying to implement sweeping climate change policies before a potential second Donald Trump presidency. But the state is running into a growing backlog of federal approvals that are in the hands of President Joe Biden’s EPA, potentially giving Trump an opportunity to weaken California's unique climate authority if he wins again in 2024. POLITICO’s Blanca Begert breaks down why California’s climate policies are on the clock at EPA. Plus, the oil industry is blasting the Biden adm...
Biden’s team rethinks gas export permits
January 10, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBThe Biden administration is reviewing the criteria it uses to approve new liquefied natural gas export projects, according to two people familiar with the plan. It’s a potentially major move that could threaten the United States’ position as the world’s biggest shipper of the fuel. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the climate and geopolitical factors behind this decision along with the reaction. Plus, the Biden administration launched a new effort Tuesday to boost the U.S. supply chain for...
What 2023’s record temperatures could mean for 2024’s elections
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBLast year was the hottest ever around the world, and if the trend continues, it could spell trouble for politicians as around 4 billion voters head to ballot boxes in 2024. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down what to expect from the global temperature data that's set to be released this week and how it could impact international politics. Plus, the Supreme Court said it will not hear Alaska’s request for the high court to step in directly and undo EPA’s veto of the Pebble Mine project. Fo...
Inside GOP Rep. John Curtis’ climate bet in Utah
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBRep. John Curtis of Utah, who’s been a consistent green voice on the right, is making climate change a core part of his campaign to replace Mitt Romney in the Senate. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down Curtis’ strategy, the complicated party dynamics he must navigate, and how his campaign could represent a test case for Republicans on climate change. Plus, federal officials say automakers sold more than 1.4 million electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States during 2023. For...
How the ESG war could escalate in 2024
January 05, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBCorporate environmental, social and governance policies will be back in the spotlight in 2024, with both parties gearing up for fights on Capitol Hill, in statehouses across the country and in the courts. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down how the conflict over ESG policies may play out in 2024. Plus, Shell has joined BP in complaining to federal regulators that Venture Global LNG is failing to ship liquefied natural gas to promised customers from a Louisiana terminal. For more news on...
New year, new EV tax credit rules
January 04, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBThe Biden administration’s updated rules for the electric vehicle tax credit took effect on Monday, slashing the number of the EVs that can qualify but giving consumers a chance to access the subsidy right when they purchase the vehicle. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down how these new regulations impact consumers, EV manufacturers, and President Joe Biden’s EV adoption efforts. Plus, the developers of three New York offshore wind projects have terminated one of its contracts with the state...
Judge allows kids to fight feds on climate
January 03, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBA federal judge ruled over the weekend that a landmark climate change lawsuit brought by children and young adults against the federal government could move forward, a victory for climate activists after eight years of legal tug-of-war. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the latest ruling and what’s next for the case. Plus, the developers of the embattled Mountain Valley Pipeline plan to dramatically shrink its 75-mile expansion project. For more news on energy and the environment, subsc...
What to expect in energy policy in 2024
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBIt’s officially 2024, and the POLITICO Energy team is keeping a close eye on permitting reform, the Biden administration’s regulatory agenda, and the rollout of clean energy incentives – all with the November elections looming. POLITICO’s James Bikales previews what to expect in energy policy in 2024. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read ou...
How energy and climate policies changed in 2023
December 22, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBEnergy and climate policies experienced numerous shifts in 2023, but fossil fuels continued to rise while extreme weather events became more frequent. POLITICO’s Matt Daily breaks down the biggest events and trends in energy and climate policies this past year at home and abroad and how that will impact 2024. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis...
Why the Colorado River fight could spill into the 2024 election
December 21, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBSeven Western states are trying to hash out a long-term deal to share water supplies from the dwindling Colorado River once their current agreement expires in 2026. But opening negotiations aren’t going well after last week’s Colorado River users conference in Las Vegas. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down why the states are scrambling and how this issue could become the Biden administration’s problem during the 2024 election season. Plus, the Interior Department's Gulf of Mexico oil lease sa...
Biden faces tricky Line 5 pipeline politics in Michigan
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBEarlier this month, Michigan regulators approved a key permit to build a tunnel under the Great Lakes to house the controversial Line 5 oil pipeline, prompting pushback from environmental advocates. POLITICO’s Adam Aton breaks down the latest Line 5 news and how President Joe Biden now must navigate tricky pipeline politics in a swing-state during an election year. Plus, FERC on Tuesday launched an investigation into whether it should exercise more oversight over large investment companies’ s...
Why Bidenomics is working better abroad than at home
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBPresident Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection pitch “Bidenomics,” which includes Inflation Reduction Act incentives for more domestic manufacturing, is falling flat with American voters. But leaders across the world can’t get enough of it. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why Bidenomics is working abroad despite flailing at home and why that matters for the climate. Plus, the United Kingdom will impose a tax on imports with large carbon footprints. For more news on energy and the environment, s...
Can the US actually achieve its COP28 climate goals?
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBThe United States has a monumental challenge ahead after it agreed to transition away from fossil fuels in the coming decades under last week’s COP28 climate deal. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén and Catherine Morehouse discuss that questions around decarbonizing the economy and the political, legal and technical challenges the US will face. Plus, the Biden administration issued initial parameters for a tax incentive in the Inflation Reduction Act aimed at cutting emissions from aviation. For mo...
Why greens are worried about Biden’s COP28 promise
December 15, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBU.S. green groups are warning the Biden administration that its approval of domestic fossil fuel projects in light of this year’s historic COP28 climate deal could impact President Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how US green groups are reacting after COP28 and what it means for the 2024 elections. Plus, the Biden administration issued guidance for a new tax incentive under the Inflation Reduction Act meant to onshore the production of key clean energ...
Why COP28’s historic fossil fuel deal may be too late
December 14, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBNearly 200 countries finalized a last-minute, historic agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference to transition away from fossil fuels. But some say the deal falls short of what needs to be done to slow down climate change. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Sara Schonhardt break down the final COP28 deal, what’s missing, and where international climate talks go from here. Plus, a new report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation warned that the United States could fa...
Meet the 27-year-old tasked with saving the Colorado River
December 13, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MBAt the young age of 27, JB Hamby of California is perhaps the most powerful negotiator in deliberations among seven states about how to share water from the rapidly shrinking Colorado River. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down Hamby’s rapid rise to one of the most powerful seats in the West and the huge responsibilities that come with it in determining the fate of the river that 40 million people rely on. Plus, the Interior Department announced it plans to hold an offshore wind auction off ...
Why Republicans aren’t talking about Trump at COP28
December 12, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBGOP lawmakers arrived at the U.N. climate summit promoting U.S. fossil fuels and nuclear energy while also acknowledging the need to cut or capture carbon emissions. But they’re not talking about what will happen to their climate agenda if Donald Trump wins the presidency in 2024. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how Republicans are trying to carve out their own climate agenda at COP28. Plus, the prospect of a global deal to end fossil fuels faded on Monday after organizers of the U.N. clim...
Newsom wants NorCal to send water south. Here’s how.
December 11, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBOn Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom released his version of a decade-long effort to transport more water from Northern California to the southern part of the state. It’s the most significant action he’s taken on the issue, but it faces potential challenges from environmentalists and local politicians. POLITICO’s Camille von Kaenel breaks down Newsom’s plan and its potential pitfalls. Plus, Bulgaria has withdrawn its bid to host next year’s global climate summit, clearing the way for t...
Inside Saudi Arabia’s controversial stance on renewables
December 08, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBSaudi Arabia believes that emissions from renewable energy are a growing threat to the Earth’s climate. It’s a controversial stance from the world’s biggest oil player that could complicate the United Nations climate talks in Dubai. Corbin Hiar from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down the Saudi government’s stance and how it may impact COP28 negotiations. Plus, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told the POLITICO Power Play podcast that the United States must end oil and gas subsidies to achieve its c...
Puerto Rico’s power problems stir up governor’s race
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBThe race to become Puerto Rico’s next governor in November 2024 is heating up, and the territory’s ongoing energy issues are at the center of the campaign. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the controversial energy plan from Jennifer González-Colón, the territory’s congressional representative who is running to unseat current Gov. Pedro Pierlusi Urrutia. Plus, the Supreme Court is denying an emergency bid from multiple landowners who tried to halt work on parts of the controversial Mount...
Is the EV slowdown real? It’s a mixed bag.
December 06, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBElectric vehicle sales just passed a significant milestone in the United States, and they’re expected to set records later this year globally. But the news isn’t all rosy just as upcoming elections in the United States and Europe are throwing the future of EVs into uncertainty. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the industry’s murky outlook. Plus, the Federal Trade Commission is investigating Exxon Mobil's plan to buy Pioneer Natural Resources, the largest oil and gas deal in years. For...
Biden’s big methane gamble
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBOver the weekend, the Biden administration launched a major climate regulation that aims to cut methane emissions from the U.S. oil and gas industry by 80 percent through 2038. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details of the sweeping rule and the potential pushback. Plus, President Joe Biden’s climate envoy John Kerry and two major philanthropies announced a framework to assist countries that want to transition away from fossil fuels. For more news on energy and the environment, s...
How Biden’s EV tax credit rules could stall his climate goals
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBThe Biden administration released long-awaited guidance on Friday for the electric vehicle tax credit that aims to clamp down on Chinese imports, but it also likely reduces the number of cars that can qualify. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the new rules and how they pose a potential risk to Biden’s EV adoption goals. Plus, the mood at the United Nations climate summit darkened significantly on Friday as news broke that the week-old truce between Israel and Hamas was collapsing. For...
UN climate talks get off to a fast start
December 01, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBCountries kicked off this year’s United Nations climate summit with an agreement to create a loss and damage fund, which would help developing nations recover and rebuild from the impacts of climate change. But a separate deal to phase out fossil fuels is in trouble. POLITICO’s Sara Schonhardt breaks down what is and isn’t going well so far at COP28. Plus, the Biden administration is proposing to remove nearly all lead pipes from the nation’s drinking water system within the next decade. ...
COP 28 begins today. Here’s what you need to know.
November 30, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBThe United Nations' 28th climate COP begins today, with nearly 200 governments coming together to haggle over how the world can fight climate change in a year marked by record-high temperatures and a wave of climate-related disasters. This year’s conference is hosted by the United Arab Emirates, which has been mired in controversy because of its role as a major oil producer. POLITICO’s Zack Colman previews the conference and the key forces shaping it. Plus, the federal government is investiga...
Biden’s EV program is in need of a jolt
November 29, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBThe Biden administration’s $7.5 billion federal program to build out the nation’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure hasn’t brought a single charger online in two years. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the sluggish rollout and how it will affect the administration’s EV goals. Plus, a new analysis from the Energy Department says California’s Salton Sea could help the United States meet its growing need for lithium. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power...
Why corporate America is going silent about its green commitments
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBCompanies are starting to keep quiet about their climate and sustainability goals and commitments — a trend known as greenhushing. It’s a dramatic shift from how companies in previous years would tout their environmental credentials. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the politics behind greenhushing and the polarization of sustainability in corporate America. Plus, leaked documents show that the United Arab Emirates planned to use its position as host country of the upcoming United Nations ...
Inside the US-China climate divide heading into COP28
November 27, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBThe United States and China agreed to a surprise climate deal earlier this month that could boost the global climate negotiations starting this week. But the world’s two biggest emitters and economies remain at odds on tough questions, which may hinder how far the talks can go. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Sara Schonhardt break down the climate divide between Washington and Beijing heading into COP28. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening n...
As COP 28 approaches, Big Oil is bigger than ever
November 22, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.06 MBEver since the historic Paris Climate Agreement was signed in 2015, the oil and gas industry has grown bigger than ever despite countries ramping up efforts to rein in their greenhouse gas emissions. It’s a reality that climate negotiators must face as the United Nations Climate Change Conference begins at the end of this month. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why the industry has grown. Plus, the Biden administration unveiled $2 billion in funding that will go directly to fund projects i...
How federal money is making the Colorado River fight more expensive
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MBEarlier this year, the Biden administration announced a historic deal to use Inflation Reduction Act cash to conserve nearly a billion gallons of water from the shrinking Colorado River through 2026. But a POLITICO investigation found that the federal money is driving up the payments for farmers and tribes to forego some of their water rights – and could make any long-term agreement to save the West’s most important river far more expensive. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down exactly how the...
How the SEC is falling behind in the global climate disclosure race
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBA global push to make corporations account for their carbon footprints is raising questions about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which hasn’t finalized its own corporate climate disclosure proposal from almost two years ago. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down why the SEC isn’t in the driver seat for the global corporate climate disclosure race. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency may revise its sweeping power-plant-carbon-rule to avoid hurting grid reliability. For m...
How far will Democrats go to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative?
November 17, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MBDemocrats in the swing states of Pennsylvania and Virginia are weighing how much political capital they are willing to spend so their states participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative — a carbon trading program that’s been politically controversial since its inception. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the tricky politics in those states and how it’s a test for both Democrats and the RGGI. Plus, rich countries likely met their overdue climate funding promise to developing nation...
What to make of the US-China climate agreement
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBThe United States and China, the world’s two largest greenhouse gas emitters, reached a surprise climate deal this week. The agreement came together despite broader tensions between the two countries and just weeks before the United Nations Climate Change Conference begins in Dubai. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the details of the agreement, what’s missing, and how it’s a positive sign for the UN climate talks. Plus, the European Union announced the first-ever law to tackle methane emiss...