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Why greens see New York’s partial crypto mining ban as a model
December 13, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MBLast month, New York passed the first partial ban on cryptocurrency mining in the nation, which is sending ripple effects throughout the digital currency industry and also encouraging environmentalists to push for similar measures across the nation. POLITICO’s Marie French breaks down the ban and what it means for New York, environmentalists and the industry overall. Plus, a new report from EPA says the average fuel economy of 2021 model vehicles sold in the U.S. remained flat as purchases of...
Why Democrats won’t change EV tax credits despite allies’ anger
December 12, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBEuropean and Asian allies are furious at the Biden administration for being cut out of the lucrative U.S. tax credits for electric vehicles. While President Joe Biden has promised to address the situation, he’s pretty limited in what he can do. And congressional Democrats say they have no regrets. POLITICO’s Steven Overly breaks down why Democrats are unrepentant as US trading partners fume over the EV credits. Plus, the House Oversight Committee has accused oil companies of ‘lying’ about cli...
The big sticking point in permitting talks? Transmission.
December 09, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MBAfter Democrats failed for a second time to pass permitting reforms, finger pointing on the Hill is in full swing. Democrats blame the GOP for the latest collapse and argue that they offered significant compromises to broker a deal. But, those compromises weren’t enough for Republicans, especially regarding transmission. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why transmission was a sticking point in permitting negotiations for Democrats and Republicans. Plus, Special Climate Envoy John Ke...
Democrats’ lame-duck permitting effort failed. Now what?
December 08, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBFor the second time in three months, Democratic leaders tried and failed to pass energy permitting reform, this time in an ill-fated attempt to attach it to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the latest effort than foundered in the face of Republican and progressive opposition to the measure, and what’s next. Plus, the Biden administration’s third offshore wind auction and first-ever off the West Coast raked in over $757 million in bids. J...
Can the U.S. and EU avert an EV trade war?
December 07, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBFor months, the United States and European Union have tried to work out a solution over the new electric vehicle tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act that European officials argue threatens their auto industry, which is already struggling with high energy costs and the possibility of a recession. POLITICO’s Doug Palmer breaks down the chances that the European Union and United States can work out the EV dispute by the new year. Plus, the Interior Department has agreed to conduct a new en...
What to know about the EU and G7’s new Russian oil ban and price cap
December 06, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBThe European Union, United States and G-7 nations are trying to squeeze Russia’s massive fossil fuel revenue through newly-enacted sanctions to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. The European Union’s ban on the import of seaborne Russian crude oil went into effect on Monday, along with a $60-a-barrel price cap on Russian oil shipped to the rest of the world. POLITICO Europe’s Chief UK Correspondent Charlie Cooper breaks down the latest Russian sanctions, how Moscow is privately and pu...
Commerce names companies evading China solar tariffs
December 05, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MBOn Friday, the Commerce Department said four Chinese solar companies were routing products through Southeast Asian countries in order to evade tariffs. The investigation has worried solar companies in the U.S. that fear they won’t get the imported panels they need for their projects, but Commerce’s findings included key exceptions that could blunt the short-term impact on the sector. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down Commerce’s decision. Plus, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Cir...
Is Richard Glick about to leave FERC?
December 02, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBFERC Chair Richard Glick recused himself from a major clean energy order this week, signaling he may be leaving his position at the regulatory agency. Former commissioners and agency officials have told POLITICO that the recusal could be driven by a desire to avoid conflicts of interest with potential future endeavors. Glick was renominated to FERC by President Joe Biden after his term expired in June, but has not received a Senate hearing amid opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin. POLITICO’s Jos...
What retiring Rep. Fred Upton thinks about the future of energy policy
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBRetiring Rep. Fred Upton has been a major player in the energy and climate space for years, previously chairing the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee and soon leaving behind a record of bipartisan legislation. The Michigan Republican sat down with POLITICO Energy‘s Josh Siegel to reflect on Upton’s 36-year tenure in the House, what he thinks about the current energy crisis and what a GOP-led House could do on energy policy. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Rep....
Could regenerative agriculture generate a bipartisan Farm Bill breakthrough?
November 30, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MBStarting next year, Congress will need to pass the farm bill, a large funding bill renewed every five years that has a major impact on the agriculture industry and farmers' livelihoods. Democrats are fighting to make farming more climate-friendly - a proposition Republicans are likely to reject. A farming practice called regenerative agriculture might satisfy both parties’ interests. POLITICO’s Garrett Downs explains regenerative agriculture and its bipartisan appeal. Plus, the Treasury Depar...
How Tulsa, Oklahoma embodies the U.S. struggle to mitigate climate risk
November 29, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBWhile billions of new federal tax dollars are earmarked to help people leave climate vulnerable areas, a POLITICO investigation found that those programs often fail because of inconsistencies and bureaucracy. But Washington needs to create a solution soon since the impact of natural disasters on real estate, public infrastructure, and insurance is increasing. POLITICO’s Zack Colman discusses how the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma has tried to mitigate the risk and if the federal government is ready ...
Crucial deadlines loom for Puerto Rico’s power system
November 28, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBPuerto Rico’s fragile power system, which is still recovering from multiple hurricanes and years of electricity problems, faces important deadlines this week that could determine which entities are responsible for restoring the grid. POLITICO’S Gloria Gonzalez breaks down how the grid operator and Puerto Rico’s government are responding, and why the island’s power grid faces an uncertain future. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy. Gloria Gonzalez is the Deputy Energy E...
How a stalled Minnesota mining project challenges Biden’s clean energy goals
November 23, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBBeneath the northeastern Minnesota woods lie massive deposits of copper, nickel and cobalt that the Twin Metals company wants to mine. Mining those critical minerals would help the clean energy industry grow to meet the Biden administration’s climate change goals. But the administration has rejected plans to build the mine because of risks to the environmentally sensitive site – a decision that has drawn charges of hypocrisy from Republicans. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the pol...
Inside California’s new climate change strategy
November 22, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MBLast week, California’s air quality regulation agency laid out steps for the state to reach carbon neutrality by 2045 that lean on clean energy, driving, carbon capture, and forestry. However, state officials have acknowledged that some of those goals are potentially unreachable, and environmental groups have argued that the plan isn't doing enough. POLITICO’s Camille von Kaenel breaks down the takeaways from California's new climate plan and what greens are asking for. Plus, EPA has floated ...
Countries reach historic ‘loss and damage’ agreement at COP27
November 21, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBThe United Nations climate change conference, COP27, finished Sunday with a historic deal to create a global loss and damage fund. That new pool of money would be collected from richer nations that have historically contributed to climate change and distributed to countries that have already suffered irreversible climate damage. But, even though the agreement was considered a huge win, climate advocates still weren’t totally pleased since the final text also included a nod to natural gas. POL...
EPA issues permitting hurdles for troubled U.S. Virgin Island refinery
November 18, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBThe Environmental Protection Agency announced on Thursday that a troubled oil refinery on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, which shut down last year after raining oil droplets on the island's majority-Black residents, may take years to meet new permitting requirements to restart operations. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the backstory of the plant, what EPA says needs to be done before it can restart, and the Biden administration’s environmental justice concerns. Plus, the North Ame...
The EU is now open to a climate damage fund. Is the U.S.?
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBAt the climate change talks in Egypt on Wednesday, the European Union signaled openness to discussing the creation of a new loss and damage fund. The fund, which developing nations have been calling for, would create a new pool of money to disburse to poor countries that have suffered irreversible climate damage. After the EU’s new stance, the spotlight is now on the United States, which has been less clear on its position. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the state of negotiations for the ...
What a split Congress means for energy, climate policy
November 16, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBWith Democrats controlling the Senate and Republicans likely holding a majority in the House during the next term of Congress, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and host Josh Siegel discuss 4 main energy policy areas to watch for: permitting, oversight, smaller opportunities for bipartisan collaboration, and the fight over Biden’s climate regulatory agenda. Plus, New York is considering a cap-and-invest program to meet its 2050 emissions target. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Ben...
What a GOP House committee takeover means for climate, energy oversight
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBIf Republicans win a narrow majority in the House as expected, a select group of GOP lawmakers will wield significant power as committee chairs for the next two years. According to their own words, those House Republicans plan to conduct a lot of oversight of Democrats’ energy and climate spending, the Biden administration’s green policies, and the Cabinet officials implementing them. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down what House GOP committee chairs plan to do and the actual impact on ...
Will Biden’s COP27 speech silence skeptics worldwide?
November 14, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBOn Friday, President Joe Biden boasted how his administration has taken “unprecedented” climate actions at home and abroad during a speech at COP27 in Egypt. But officials from developing countries remain skeptical that the United States will be able to deliver on the president’s pledges, with Biden facing an unsettled political situation at home following last week’s midterm elections. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the president’s climate message to the world, new actions he announced a...
Manchin puts his foot down on FERC
November 11, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBWest Virginia Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chair, won’t hold a hearing this year on the nomination of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Richard Glick. Glick can still serve until the end of the year, but Manchin’s decision could deal a potentially major blow to FERC, a regulatory body that’s crucial to President Joe Biden’s climate agenda. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down Manchin’s decision and its impact on FERC and Biden’s g...
The fate of permitting negotiations is getting murky
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.25 MBIn order to pass new energy permitting rules, Republicans will need to consider whether to work with Democrats in the lame-duck Congress or push their own plan in the next term if they succeed in taking control of the House. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the paths forward for permitting legislation and why Republicans may not seek a compromise. Plus, environmental groups are calling on Democrats to press ahead with ambitious climate policies after they outperformed expectations in the mi...
Why populists are making climate change a culture war topic
November 09, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBFar right or populist leaders across the world have co-opted climate change and made it part of their culture wars. They say the ongoing energy crisis was exacerbated by international institutions and green policies being promoted at global climate conferences like COP27. That’s alarmed green advocates, who say populism poses a major threat to addressing global warming. POLITICO’s Matt Daily breaks down the far right’s message and who is buying into it. Plus, it’s still unclear after Tuesday’...
The U.S. flirts with climate reparations if China also pays
November 08, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBCOP27, the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, kicked off on Sunday, and the U.S. appears to be showing a new willingness to pay loss and damage to nations already suffering from the ravages of climate change. But the stance appears to be predicated on one big caveat: China should also contributes, since it’s the leading greenhouse gas emitter and is expected to be so for decades. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why the U.S. is now willing to pay climate reparations and w...
Why regulators are paying more attention to small power lines
November 07, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBConsumers across the country are footing the bill for billions of dollars in transmission upgrades. And yet, many state regulators have little insight into how that money is actually being spent, particularly regarding local and small transmission projects. That’s leading FERC and utilities to clash about how much oversight there should be. POLITICO’S Catherine Morehouse breaks down why regulators are starting to pay more attention to how small power lines are built and the implications for U...
What to expect from COP27
November 04, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBCOP27 kicks off Sunday in Egypt, where countries will dig into climate finance, reparations and impactful green commitments at the annual UN summit. POLITICO’s Zack Colman recaps where things stand after last year's climate conference and the major upcoming themes to expect in this year’s negotiations. Plus, a new report from the Government Accountability Office rebuked EPA and DOE over its small refiner biofuel exemptions. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Zack Colman cov...
New Jersey’s new flood rule pits construction against environmentalists
November 03, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBNew Jersey environmental regulators released a flood rule last week that shows the state is trying to balance construction interests and environmental concerns. It aims to beef up building standards to protect communities and better prepare for extreme weather. But it also includes an exemption for the state’s Department of Transportation, New Jersey’s largest builder. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down how construction and green interests are colliding in New Jersey. Plus, U.S. clean power gro...
Federal energy data reveals oil and gas permits rose under Biden
November 02, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBRepublicans have blamed President Joe Biden for the jump in gasoline prices that have plagued drivers this year. But a POLITICO review of federal data shows that compared to the early months of the Trump administration, Biden’s Interior Department has approved new oil and gas wells at a far faster clip produced more crude oil over the same period. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down that data. Plus, Republican members on the Federal Elections Commission blocked it from sanctioning a Russian-f...
The House GOP’s 2023 energy agenda
November 01, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBAs the November midterm elections approach, Republicans are predicted to take back the House and potentially the Senate. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel discusses what House GOP lawmakers might prioritize in terms of energy policy and the broader limits the party faces. Plus, President Joe Biden urged Congress on Monday to hike taxes on oil and gas companies' record profits but did not endorse a specific proposal. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO aud...
China emerges as one of America’s natural gas problems
October 31, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBLawmakers on both sides of the aisle are rattled because of a recent energy trend: Chinese energy companies snapping up American natural gas exports, purchasing nearly half the cargoes that U.S. companies agreed to ship in the last year. And some of those companies are actually working against U.S. interests. POLITICO’s Gavin Bade breaks down why lawmakers are growing more concerned, what they are proposing to do, and how this trend could potentially fuel a new clash between the two global po...
Cracks emerge in the US-Europe energy relationship
October 28, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBBiden administration officials are holding several meetings over next several days with European energy officials to discuss two major topics: how to keep energy flowing to Europe and how to ease growing tensions about the United States’ role as the continent’s leading gas supplier. While Europe has turned to the U.S. to help with its energy needs after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the continent is wary of relying on U.S. supplies. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses why these meetings are bei...
Senate Dems ask SEC to press pause on Wall Street rules
October 27, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBSenate Democrats have privately urged SEC chairman Gary Gensler to consider additional feedback on a variety of regulations that are making Wall Street nervous. That includes the commission’s climate risk rule, which would require companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and be held accountable for their climate promises. POLITICO’s Declan Harty breaks down why moderate Democrats are pushing the commission to slow down and what might happen next with the climate risk disclosure ru...
Why banks are getting caught up in the partisan ESG battle
October 26, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBA group of congressional Democrats is calling on JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo to stop working with the conservative State Financial Officers Foundation, which Democratic lawmakers say spreads misinformation about sustainable and green investing. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman discusses why this issue is attracting attention from Democrats, how influential the foundation has been across the country and the response from banks as they navigate accusations about their ESG policies from Democrats and...
How EV tax credits are straining US-South Korea trade relations
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBThe trade relationship between the United States and South Korea is under new pressure as the Biden administration implements its tax credits for electric vehicles from the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. POLITICO’s Steven Overly discusses how the domestic production and content portions of those credits is angering South Korea and how the Biden administration is responding. Plus, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rejected a challenge by environmentalists to the agency’s Augus...
Why Americans will pay more for power this winter
October 24, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBAmericans should brace for steep winter power bills as demand for natural gas has spiked globally, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why the Biden administration has limited options to lower those bills. Plus, the state of Missouri loses its challenge to President Joe Biden’s social cost of carbon. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a ...
Why Democrats’ energy messaging isn’t about their climate bill
October 21, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBDemocrats on the campaign trail are blasting oil companies for high gasoline prices and accusing Republicans of being too cozy with Big Oil. But that messaging strategy is overshadowing Democrats’ major legislative achievement this Congress: the $369 billion climate bill that President Joe Biden signed into law just two months ago. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the reasons for that strategy, whether it’s effective and how Republicans are responding. Plus, EPA has proposed a new rule that...
Biden makes public play to reduce gas prices. Will it work?
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.45 MBThe Biden administration announced on Wednesday that its continuing to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an effort to bring down gas prices before the November midterm elections. But the administration is holding back on more dramatic and riskier actions while also facing criticism over gas prices from Republicans. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the White House’s latest moves. Plus, the Biden administration announced $2.8 billion in grant awards to support domestic elec...
The fight over EV charging in Minnesota - and beyond
October 19, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBMinnesota’s grid regulator and the state utility, Xcel Energy, are at odds over a $197 million proposal to build out hundreds of electric vehicle charging stations across the state. This battle is seen as the first big test case for whether EV charging stations should be in public or private hands. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse talks about why regulators put the brakes on the proposal and the broader implications this fight may have as the nation looks to transition away from fossil fuel-bur...
Critics want World Bank to step up climate investment
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBThe recent controversial remarks from the World Bank’s president David Malpass, in which he repeatedly dodged questions about climate science, may have given climate advocates and several western countries an opening to force the institution to adopt stronger green policies. But some countries, particularly in Africa, are skeptical of those changes. POLITICO’s Zack Colman discusses issues raised by the Malpass episode, and how the World Bank is defending itself. Plus, two House committees are...
Solar power flourished during recent storms. Will that brighten its future?
October 17, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8 MBLast month, when Hurricanes Ian and Fiona made landfall, they knocked out power for 2.7 million people in Florida along with the entire island of Puerto Rico. But residents who relied specifically on solar power during the storms say their systems performed well and were critical to keeping the lights on. That success could help solar supporters dealing with regulatory and legislative battles around the country. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino and Catherine Morehouse discuss why solar power flou...
Why New York City’s recovery from Hurricane Sandy still isn’t finished
October 14, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MBIt’s been almost a decade since Hurricane Sandy devastated several Northeastern states, causing nearly $82 billion in damages and over 100 deaths. And according to a new report, New York City, which was one of the hardest hit places, has only spent nearly a quarter of the $15 billion it received in emergency relief. POLITICO’s Danielle Muoio Dunn breaks down why the recovery efforts in New York are taking so long and what city officials are recommending to not only recover but also prepare fo...
Zinke carries Interior scandal baggage into a new election
October 13, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBFormer Trump Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, who departed the administration under a cloud of ethics scandals, has struggled to pull away in a three-way Montana race for a House seat. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses why this congressional race is unique, what’s working in Zinke’s favor, and how his challengers have brought his record into the spotlight. Plus, the Interior Department has launched a new Colorado River drought spending initiative. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLIT...
Newsom’s windfall tax whirlwind
October 12, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBGas prices have climbed sharply in California, with Gov. Gavin Newsom calling a special session of the state legislature to consider a windfall profit tax on oil companies in response. POLITICO’s California Playbook author Lara Korte breaks down why prices are increasing in California and the likelihood of a windfall profit tax. Plus, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sparked controversy on Tuesday by saying that he always knew Russian President Vladimir Putin would weaponize energy, despite Scho...
California’s Colorado River pitch
October 11, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBLast week, California offered to voluntarily cut its use of Colorado River water in exchange for federal money. California is the largest user of the river so the move could potentially reenergize negotiations among the seven states that rely on its water. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the impact of California’s proposed cuts, if the plan could actually help set the stage for a deal, and how the Biden administration might impact negotiations. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency sa...
How rising gas prices could shake up the midterms
October 07, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBAfter nearly 100 days of declining prices at the pump, domestic gas prices are rising due to refinery outages and damage from Hurricane Ian. And that trend might continue because of OPEC’s decision to cut oil production starting in November. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down how a potential rise in gas prices could impact the political strategy for Democrats and Republicans heading into the midterm elections. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to include EV charging under ...
Biden’s OPEC dilemma
October 06, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBOn Wednesday, OPEC announced one of the biggest cuts to oil production since the start of the pandemic: a 2 million-barrel per day cut to its target starting in November. The move threatens to push gasoline prices higher and disrupt the positive momentum Democrats and the Biden administration had enjoyed over the last couple months related to prices at the pump. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why OPEC is cutting oil production and how the Biden administration is responding. Plus, the Bid...
Why carbon capture companies are staffing up with lobbyists
October 05, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBThe Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided billions of dollars to invest in the controversial carbon capture industry. And now, the industry is pouring money into hiring lobbyists. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down what the industry hopes to accomplish by staffing up, the well-connected insiders being hired, and the unsettled politics behind carbon capture itself. Plus, Virginia’s governor Glenn Youngkin wants the state to bet big on nuclear power. Josh Sieg...
Biden visits Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona’s devastating hit
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBAs Florida recovers from Hurricane Ian, Puerto Ricans still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona are pleading with the Biden administration to not forget the island. Power is still out for more than 100,000 Puerto Rican customers and remains unstable for those who have it. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down why Puerto Ricans fear being forgotten, the Biden administration’s response to Fiona so far and how the island’s residents hope the federal government can speed up its slow re...
Supreme Court wades back into WOTUS debate
October 03, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBAs the Supreme Court begins a new term today, the justices are once again set to debate what bodies of water qualify for federal protections. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down how the outcome could impact industry, the environment and the powers of the Environmental Protection Agency. Plus, President Joe Biden signed a short-term government funding measure on Friday that helped avert a government shutdown and provides disaster relief, heating assistance for low-income families and aid to Uk...
The supply chain risks to Florida’s power restoration efforts
September 30, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBThe wreckage caused by Hurricane Ian is poised to leave millions of Floridians without power, possibly for weeks. As utilities look to restore power and repair critical infrastructure, they also face a supply-chain crunch that threatens resiliency after climate disasters. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the state of Florida’s power system and how supply chain issues are impacting efforts to restore power. Plus, a new study finds that oil and gas producers are emitting more methane ...