Coral Davenport, a reporter for The New York Times specializing in energy and environmental policy, dives into President Trump's plans to abandon clean energy initiatives. She examines his directive to boost oil production while limiting renewable sources like wind and solar. Davenport discusses the implications of these policies on the U.S. economy and the energy market. She highlights the challenges Trump faces due to the need for Congressional approval for many changes and the growing consumer demand for electric vehicles.

Coral Davenport and Dana Smith discuss the economic impact of extreme heat on workers and the lack of federal regulations in the US. They emphasize the urgent need for action to address rising temperatures and the consequences of inaction. The podcast also explores the making of chocolate and its connection to heat, as well as the devastating impact of a dangerous heat wave on millions of Americans. The effects of extreme heat on the human body are examined, highlighting the need to adapt to hotter temperatures and suggesting coping strategies.

While coming rulings on abortion and guns have garnered lots of attention, the Supreme Court is also set to make another major decision in a less-publicized suit involving climate change.The case, about how far the Environmental Protection Agency can regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, could affect the way the entire government makes rules and regulations.Guest: Coral Davenport, a correspondent covering energy and environmental policy for The New York Times.Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading: Republican attorneys general and conservative allies have waged a multiyear campaign to tilt courts against climate action.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Preet speaks with Coral Davenport, a reporter at the New York Times who covers energy and environmental policy, with a focus on climate change. They discuss the newly-proposed EPA rules affecting electric vehicle production and greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.References & Supplemental Materials: “Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Strongest-Ever Pollution Standards for Cars and Trucks,” EPA, 4/12/23 “E.P.A. Lays Out Rules to Turbocharge Sales of Electric Cars and Trucks,” NYT, 4/12/23 “Biden Plans an Electric Vehicle Revolution. Now, the Hard Part,” NYT, 4/13/23 Coral Davenport, “E.P.A. to Propose First Controls on Greenhouse Gases From Power Plants,” NYT, 4/22/23 Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.For analysis of recent legal news, try the CAFE Insider membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. Check out other CAFE shows Now & Then and Up Against the Mob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the campaign trail and when he first came to office, President Biden had ambitious plans to deal with climate change, including promises to reduce fossil fuel production. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, however, Mr. Biden has largely stopped making the case for these plans, instead turning his focus to pumping as much oil and gas as possible. What is behind the president’s retreat on climate?Guest: Coral Davenport, an energy and environmental policy correspondent for The New York Times.Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading: Rising costs at the pump, war in Ukraine, an emboldened fossil fuel industry and stalled legislation have imperiled President Joe Biden’s climate agenda.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.