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The nugget of hope in the new federal climate report
November 15, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBFederal officials on Tuesday released the latest comprehensive report on climate change, and it highlights the threat that global warming poses to the United States, particularly to elderly, children and low-income populations. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the report’s takeaways, how climate science has improved in the past four years, and if the Biden administration’s emission reductions goals are still achievable. Plus, Republicans at a hearing Tuesday hammered EPA’s upcoming greenhou...
Inside the UAE’s pre-COP push for oil company climate pledges
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBThe United Arab Emirates, which is set to host the United Nations climate talks at the end of this month, is pushing secretive state-run oil companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, according to documents obtained by POLITICO. But environmentalists aren’t convinced the plan goes far enough, and they don’t trust the UAE to put together a green plan. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why the UAE is pushing its peers for climate pledges ahead of COP 28. Plus, the European Union will ...
Inside Manchin’s energy legacy and who might replace him
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBWest Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2024, leaving behind an enormous energy legacy and an empty seat as the top Democrat on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino discusses Manchin’s energy legacy, which Democrat might take his committee assignment, and what Manchin might accomplish in his time left in the Senate. Plus, Ukraine’s energy minister told POLITICO Kyiv is open to attacking Russian energy infrastructure. ...
This Michigan town might be proof that Biden has a China problem
November 10, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBOn Tuesday, a rural Michigan town voted to oust five local officials who backed tax breaks for a multi-billion dollar Chinese-affiliated battery plant. It’s a potential warning sign for President Joe Biden and Democrats’ clean energy agenda, and it could offer Republicans a winning political strategy in crucial swing states. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down how a tiny town sent a big message to China and Biden. Plus, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announced Thursday he will not see...
Can New York salvage Biden’s offshore wind goals?
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.79 MBThe collapse of New Jersey’s ambitious offshore wind plan has put increasing pressure on New York and other Northeastern states to help President Joe Biden meet his clean energy goals. POLITICO’s Marie French and Ry Rivard break down the pressure on New York to rescue Biden’s wind plans. Plus, Pacific Gas and Electric has officially requested federal permission to keep the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in California open for 20 more years. For more news on energy and the environment, ...
Why the anti-ESG movement is targeting the UK
November 08, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBThe Republican movement against environmental, social and governance investing is looking to take its message to the United Kingdom and spark a similar campaign there. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down why anti-ESG advocates are targeting the UK and how their message is being received. Plus, U.S. annual solar generation is expected to overtake hydropower for the first time next year. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: ht...
Inside the UN climate fund deal that pleases no one
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBInternational climate negotiators finally reached an agreement this weekend on how to set up a fund that would help developing nations recover and rebuild from the impacts of climate change. But no one’s happy with the compromise agreement. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Sara Schonhardt breaks down the highlights of the deal, why it pleased no one and what it means for the upcoming United Nations climate talks. Plus, the leaders of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the North American...
Treasury’s upcoming EV guidance has a China problem
November 06, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBThe Treasury Department is expected to roll out long-awaited guidance interpreting a key piece of the Inflation Reduction Act’s electric vehicle tax credit in the coming weeks. And with these rules, the Biden administration must balance its EV adoption goals and congressional pressure to crack down on China. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down Treasury's complicated dilemma, along with the political and climate stakes. Plus, the House on Friday passed an Interior-EPA funding bill with steep ...
The last-ditch effort to save the loss and damage deal
November 03, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBStarting today, world governments are making a last-ditch effort to save a historic agreement that supports victims of climate disasters. But countries are at odds over key details, which could derail the agreement and the upcoming United Nations climate summit in Dubai. POLITICO’s E&E News Sara Schonhardt breaks down the tense climate negotiations and why getting it done before COP28 is so important. Plus, three Republican senators introduced legislation Thursday that would impose a fee on p...
The offshore wind industry takes a big hit
November 02, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBOrsted announced Tuesday it would cancel two of its largest offshore wind projects in New Jersey, a major setback for President Joe Biden and Democrats’ clean energy ambitions. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down why Orsted pulled out, how it impacts the offshore wind industry, and the political fallout. Plus, the Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office is moving ahead with a revised proposal to collect data from property insurers on climate risks. For more news on energy and the env...
What the UAW tentative deals mean for Biden’s EV goals
November 01, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBThe United Auto Workers union has reached tentative contract agreements with Detroit’s Big Three automakers, marking the end of a difficult chapter for President Joe Biden and a major moment in America’s electric vehicle transition. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down what the union won in the negotiations and the impact on the president’s political and EV goals. Plus, the Biden administration approved the construction of the largest offshore wind project ever in the United States on Tuesday...
Inside the latest push to set a national greenhouse gas standard
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBThe Environmental Protection Agency is facing pressure to use a powerful and far-reaching air pollution program to regulate and reduce greenhouse gases. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the latest push, the opposition, and where the Biden administration might stand. Plus, the Department of Energy is sending $1.3 billion to help bolster power infrastructure across six states. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www...
Energy is back in the House’s spotlight
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBIt’s been less than a week since Rep. Mike Johnson (R-L.A) was confirmed as House speaker, but the chamber has actually been quite busy on energy policy. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the latest energy legislation in the House and what it means for the upcoming scramble to keep Congress funded and avert a government shutdown. Plus, the United Arab Emirates will not repeat as the host of UN climate talks in 2024. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Sw...
House Speaker Johnson’s energy record is thin. Here’s what we do know.
October 27, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBNew House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), a climate change skeptic who hails from a top oil and gas-producing state, has a thin record on energy issues. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre dives into what the Washington energy world thinks about the Louisiana Republican and what his priorities might look like. Plus, some of Europe’s largest renewable energy and clean tech groups are warning that the continent will fall behind China and the U.S. in key industries. For more news on energy and the environ...
Why DOE wants the fossil fuel industry to apply for its loans
October 26, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBThe Department of Energy made a controversial pitch to the fossil fuel industry this week: take our loans and use them to cut your emissions through new technology. So far though, there’s been little interest from the industry, and environmentalists are now upset with DOE’s outreach. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down DOE’s push. Plus, newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson is already drawing the criticism of environmentalists due to his support from the oil and gas industry. For more ...
Disputes deepen over a climate loss and damage fund
October 25, 2023 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBNegotiations among world governments about how to set up a new international climate fund are deadlocked, and it could threaten progress at next month’s United Nations Climate Change Conference. POLITICO’s Zia Weise breaks down the latest sticking points in the tense negotiations and how it could impact COP 28. Plus, General Motors reported Tuesday it’s losing $200 million per week due to the United Auto Workers strike. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Swit...
How Gavin Newsom’s China trip is part of his bigger political evolution
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBOver the last two years, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has sharpened his environmental rhetoric and pushed climate change toward the top of his policy agenda – a notable evolution in political strategy highlighted by his trip to China this week. POLITICO’s Jeremy White breaks down why Newsom is embracing the role of climate champion right now and how his China trip fits into that political strategy. Plus, the Biden administration proposed banning all uses of trichloroethylene, an extremely tox...
How New Jersey could lose $100M on its first offshore wind farm
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBOrsted, the company that’s planning to build New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, made a deal with the state recently that shows it’s still financially committed to building the project. But the agreement could also allow Orsted to avoid making a $100 million payment – a third of the money the company owes to the state. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down the financial outlook of New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm and the bumpy times for the offshore wind industry as a whole. Plus, the Unit...
Why the GOP is attacking a top Biden energy official over ethics
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBRepublican lawmakers are accusing Jigar Shah, the head of the Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office, of ethical lapses given his ties to the private sector. Shah, leader of an office that is crucial to President Joe Biden’s clean energy agenda, denied any wrongdoing. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down why lawmakers are targeting Shah, how he’s defending himself, and the broader GOP pushback against the Biden administration's climate and energy spending. Plus, the Federal Energy Regul...
What does easing sanctions on Venezuela mean for crude oil?
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBThe Biden administration agreed Wednesday night to ease sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry after the Maduro government promised reforms allowing more competitive presidential elections next year. The policy shift has drawn Republican pushback and questions about the impact on global energy prices. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the deal’s energy ramifications for the United States and the world, along with the GOP criticisms. Plus, the Biden administration will put nearly $3.5 billion...
Why a funding fight is brewing ahead of the UN climate talks
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBThe Biden administration’s push to put the World Bank in charge of an international fund that would require historically high-emitting wealthy countries to pay poorer countries for climate damages is threatening to shake up United Nations’ climate talks in November. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why the US prefers the World Bank, the concerns from developing countries, and the broader negotiations over the fund. Plus, scientists say the U.S could achieve net-zero climate emissions by 205...
Inside PJM’s new plan to keep the lights on during extreme weather
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.25 MBPJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest grid operator, is proposing a new plan to reduce the risk of blackouts during extreme weather events. And while both fossil fuel and renewable power generators are on board, a potential cap on the imposition of penalties when blackouts do occur is raising questions. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the details of the plan, why it’s coming now, and how it might be the start of wider reforms by PJM. Plus, the Biden administration is expected t...
The dawn of Biden-backed clean hydrogen
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBThe Biden administration is putting $7 billion dollars from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law into several regional hubs across the country dedicated to making and using clean hydrogen. The young industry could be potential climate solution and economic driver, but questions remain about just how green the hydrogen will be and whether it will add pollution to already-disadvantaged communities. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the details, risks and potential rewards of Biden’s hydroge...
Why Biden’s Iranian oil dilemma has major global energy stakes
October 13, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBPresident Joe Biden is facing a complicated Iranian dilemma in light of Hamas’ attacks on Israel: clamp down on Tehran to cut off its money from oil exports and potentially provoke a spike in global energy prices. Manuel Quiñones, the congress editor of POLITICO’s E&E News, breaks down the complicated factors behind Biden’s decision and potential consequences. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency withdrew its new cybersecurity mandates for water utilities issued back in March citing liti...
How the Inflation Reduction Act is a game-changer for rural cooperatives
October 12, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBElectric cooperatives across the country are jumping at the chance to get billions of dollars under a new federal program that aims to bring more clean energy to rural America – a sign that some utilities in those communities, which have been among biggest coal users, are viewing wind and solar power more favorably despite the conservative backlash. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why co-ops see this federal program as a game-changing opportunity. Plus, Stellantis announced it woul...
What will the Israel-Hamas war mean for world energy markets?
October 11, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBThe war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas poses a major geopolitical risk for the world’s energy markets and could send global fuel prices soaring if the conflict expands across the Middle East. POLITICO’s Matt Daily breaks down how the war could impact global energy and the Biden administration. Plus, Washington’s top trade official conceded that the United States and European Union may not meet their end-of-October deadline to reach a deal on green steel and aluminum. For ...
Inside the transatlantic pushback against electric vehicles
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBFormer U.S. President Donald Trump and several conservative politicians in Europe are attacking the rise of electric vehicles and making it into an election issue. POLITICO’s James Bikales and Suzanne Lynch break down the politics of electric cars and why it’s an issue on both continents. Plus, the Biden administration unveiled new guidance aiming to help customers gain immediate access to federal tax credits for electric vehicles directly from car dealers. For more news on energy and th...
Inside the climate stakes of Virginia’s upcoming election
October 06, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBIn November, Republicans in Virginia have a shot at taking full control of the state legislature for the first time in a decade, and a GOP sweep could set the stage for a broader rollback of the state’s climate policies. POLITICO’s E&E news reporter Scott Waldman breaks down the climate stakes of the upcoming Virginia election, how it could set the tone for other state elections in 2024, and why it's grabbing the White House’s attention. Plus, the Biden administration says that Willie Phillip...
New England to coordinate offshore wind development plans
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBThree New England states reached an agreement Wednesday to coordinate on the development of offshore wind at a time when some companies are trying to renegotiate or even cancel their wind contracts along the Atlantic Coast. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the details of this agreement, why it’s coming now, and the broader concerns within the offshore wind industry. Plus, a new government report shows that U.S. gasoline demand dropped sharply last week, offering some political breathi...
California’s incoming senator is an unknown to green advocates
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBDemocratic Senator Laphonza Butler of California is replacing the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, and she’s a mostly unknown quantity to climate change and environmental advocates. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Timothy Cama breaks down Butler’s limited track record on green issues, how environmentalists are reacting to her, and what this means for California as it aims to be the nation’s green leader. Plus, the White House says President Joe Biden will veto House Republicans' spending bill for ene...
Biden gets pressure to boost offshore wind — from his own party
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MBSeveral Democratic governors are urging President Joe Biden to offer more subsidies through the Inflation Reduction Act to help vulnerable offshore wind projects across the Northeast – a sign that state leaders in the president’s party are willing to publicly push their clean energy woes onto the White House. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down the governors’ request, why they are going public, and what the Biden administration can do about it. Plus, House Republicans are eyeing deeper spending ...
Why Biden’s offshore oil drilling lease plan disappoints both sides
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBThe Biden administration announced Friday that it is planning to hold the lowest number of auctions in the offshore lease program’s history over the next several years – a move that drew pushback from industry, environmental advocates, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the plan’s details and significance, along with the expected criticisms. Plus, Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown over the weekend, escaping an outcome that would have sh...
Will the SEC follow California's lead on climate disclosure?
September 29, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBFor 18 months, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been weighing how to finalize its climate risk disclosure rule. California may have just helped clear the path for the Wall Street regulator with its own landmark legislation. But it’s not clear whether the SEC will follow California's lead or go its own way. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down how California’s legislation could impact the SEC’s rulemaking process. Plus, Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said he is preparing legal action ...
Inside America’s new energy diplomacy effort in Africa
September 28, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MBThe Biden administration has been meeting with officials and companies in Africa to shore up the United States’ supply of the critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition while simultaneously diminishing China’s mining dominance in the region. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why the administration is focusing on Africa along with the pushback from Republicans and advocates for U.S. mining. Plus, Republican committee chairs are threatening Ford with a congressional subpoena ove...
‘Union Joe’ pickets with UAW while Ford pauses EV battery plant
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBFord Motor Company paused construction on a controversial $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan that’s been caught between the United Auto Workers’ ongoing strike, President Joe Biden’s historic visit to the picket lines, and the GOP’s anti-China rhetoric. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down how Ford’s announcement and Biden’s visit may impact the UAW strike negotiations and the complicated politics of electric vehicle manufacturing in America. Plus, coastal lawmakers are p...
Why a three-member FERC could get things done
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could be short two members by the end of the year in part because of the looming government shutdown, but some FERC watchers say that could benefit the regulator as it tackles an ambitious portfolio of issues. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down how the potential government shutdown could reshape FERC and what a three-person commission can accomplish. Plus, electric vehicles sales grew to 9 percent of the car market in the second quarter of this...
Why New York’s clean energy goals face a pricey dilemma
September 25, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MBRegulators in charge of New York’s ambitious clean energy goals have recently grappled with a difficult pattern: companies developing green projects are requesting more public aid on top of the funding New York already agreed to provide. POLITICO’s Marie French explains why this is happening, along with the reaction from state regulators and ratepayer advocates. Plus, thousands of employees at Detroit’s Big Three automakers across 20 states walked off the job Friday to join the initial three-...
Why CO2 pipelines are dividing Republicans
September 22, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBThe Republican party is divided over pipelines carrying carbon dioxide to disposal sites across the country – a key element of President Joe Biden’s plans to fight climate change. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Mike Soraghan breaks down the internal tension within the party and how the fight has intensified in recent months. Plus, President Joe Biden is expanding the federal government’s use of the social cost of greenhouse gases, a metric that assigns dollar values to climate pollution. Fo...
The controversial plan to erase Puerto Rico utility’s debt
September 21, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.14 MBAn effort to erase billions of dollars of debt owed by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, which runs the territory’s rickety power system, is facing pushback. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the details of the plan that could bring the utility out of bankruptcy, as well as the criticisms, and why restructuring the utility’s debt is so important to the island’s long-term grid stability. Plus, President Joe Biden is taking executive action to establish a Climate Corps. For mo...
LEED building standards fail to consider major flood risk
September 20, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBAn analysis by POLITICO’s E&E News and First Street revealed issues in the U.S. Green Building Council’s rating system that could spell flood danger for hundreds of structures. E&E News’s Corbin Hiar dissects the LEED certification gaps that are putting the newest generation of climate-friendly buildings in jeopardy. Plus, the EPA lost a lawsuit arguing that the agency wrongly approved a Colorado air permitting program that allowed the state to ignore ozone-forming emissions from oil and gas ...
As the UAW strikes, Biden and Tesla may have to make nice
September 19, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBThe Biden Administration has been working hard with the Big Three automakers — Ford, GM and Stellantis — to vastly expand the production of electric vehicles, even as it gave a cold shoulder to Tesla. But the UAW’s latest strike may force it to rethink that strategy. POLITICO’s James Bikales explains how this strike may force the White House to build some bridges with Tesla to keep its EV goals on track. Plus, the European Commission announced that it will promote hydrogen standards to bolste...
Grid attacks are surging, and power regulators are often left in the dark
September 18, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBAttacks on the U.S. power grid are surging to record levels, but the regulators and government officials in charge of the network’s safety are getting incomplete information about the scale of the threat, according to a POLITICO analysis of federal data and interviews with a dozen security, extremism and electricity experts. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down how utilities, government officials, and law enforcement are leaving the U.S. power grid at risk. For more news on energy a...
How red states are pumping the brakes on EVs
September 15, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBA growing number of red states are trying to limit the sales of electric vehicles through new taxes, fees, and laws. Those moves have infuriated EV advocates and created barriers to President Joe Biden’s efforts to decarbonize the transportation sector through widespread EV adoption. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Adam Aton breaks down why red states are resisting EV adoption and the potential impact of their efforts. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, o...
Inside the 3 legal cases that threaten Biden’s EV adoption goals
September 14, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is set to hear three legal challenges this week about rules that could strengthen or hinder President Joe Biden’s goal of aggressively boosting electric vehicles sales by 2050, a key part of his climate agenda. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details of those cases and how they could upend Biden's EV adoption efforts. Plus, FERC staff is pushing back against the idea that the commission should be more involved in other agency rulemaking p...
How California is trying to avoid Florida’s insurance fate
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBCalifornia state leaders are trying to come to an agreement on a new state policy that would prevent property insurance companies from pulling back in disaster-prone areas - and attempting to avoid Florida’s fate, where residents pay three times the national average rate for coverage. POLITICO’s Camille von Kaenel breaks down the push from California lawmakers, the criticisms, and where negotiations stand. Plus, the Biden administration unveiled more than 60 recommendations for Congress and f...
Treasury’s latest dilemma: should American EVs have Chinese tech?
September 12, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBThe Treasury Department is hoping to define how new electric vehicles can qualify for a lucrative tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act by the end of this year. But Ford’s agreement to license Chinese battery technology is putting the Biden administration in a difficult spot between looking tough on Beijing while also reaching the president’s ambitious EV adoption goals. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the dilemma the Treasury Department faces as it works to define the IRA’s “fore...
Democrats are enacting clean energy transitions. Guess who’s paying?
September 11, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MBSeveral Democratic-led states across the country are hoping to move off fossil fuels toward a clean energy transition. But their plans carry practical and political risks – including increases in utility bills – that could hurt Democrats heading into the 2024 elections. POLITICO’s Marie French examines this trend, how it’s playing out in New York, and the lessons Democrats can learn. Plus, the Treasury Department provided an update on Friday about when to expect guidance for several clean ene...
Why Biden’s latest ANWR decision comes at tricky political moment
September 08, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBThe Biden administration’s decision on Wednesday to cancel Trump-era oil leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is fueling criticism from both sides of the aisle and comes at a complicated political moment for President Joe Biden. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the strategy behind the decision, if it impacts America’s oil production, and how environmentalists and the administration’s opponents are reacting. Plus, the Biden administration's new rule vastly curtailing the scope...
Voters aren’t interested in GOP attacks on sustainable investing
September 07, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBRecent polls show that the public, including many Republican primary voters, aren’t interested in GOP politicians attacking corporations for integrating climate and social goals into their business plans. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down why voters may be feeling this way and how Republican politicians are responding as the 2024 elections heat up. Plus, the Interior Department canceled oil drilling leases on Wednesday that the Trump administration sold in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife...
Why a California direct air capture project is trying a community-first approach
September 06, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MBThe Community Alliance for Direct Air Capture is using a non-traditional, community-first approach to potentially build a direct air capture hub in California’s Central Valley – a fossil fuel hotspot with some of the nation’s worst air quality. The alliance’s strategy could become a model for other infrastructure projects critical to reaching the Biden administration’s climate goals. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the alliance’s outreach efforts and the concerns from community members. Pl...