The Trump administration is pushing to terminate the Department of Defense’s climate efforts as part of its broader effort to eliminate “waste” at federal agencies. But some experts say that move could hurt military readiness and operations. Scott Waldman from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down DOD’s push and how it could potentially backfire on the Pentagon. Plus, the Department of Energy late last week reinstated employees who had been fired last month in governmentwide cuts, according to a DOE memo viewed by POLITICO’s E&E News.

Scott Waldman is the White House reporter for E&E News focused on climate change. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. 

Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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