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The latest news in energy and environmental politics & policy — must-know stories and candid insights from POLITICO’s energy team and journalists across our newsroom. All in just five minutes each morning.
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Feb 2, 2022 • 7min
How the Russia-Ukraine crisis is undermining Biden’s clean energy message
The threat of a Russian invasion into Ukraine is complicating President Joe Biden’s messaging about his clean energy agenda. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the president’s strategy and why neither clean energy advocates nor oil and gas companies are pleased. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Feb 1, 2022 • 6min
The future of offshore gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico
Last week, a federal judge canceled one of the largest offshore oil and gas lease sales in U.S. history, arguing that the Trump administration’s Interior Department made a flawed analysis of the climate change impact of drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. POLITICO’s Ben Lefevbre breaks down that ruling and how it could impact the future of offshore oil and gas lease sales in the region. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Jan 31, 2022 • 7min
Empire State of cryptomining
Environmental advocates and New York state lawmakers are pushing for a three-year moratorium on permits for power plants that burn fossil fuels to mine Bitcoin. But, cryptomining advocates warn that if the state enacts this moratorium, it could miss out on many benefits from the technology. POLITICO’s Marie French explains. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast. Marie J. French covers energy and the environment for POLITICO New York. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Jan 28, 2022 • 8min
The European energy crisis Biden hopes to avoid
What would happen if Russia, one of Europe’s biggest oil and gas suppliers, invades Ukraine? That’s the looming energy security question the Biden administration is hoping to answer by working with different countries and companies to find alternative fuel supplies. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Jan 27, 2022 • 6min
Breyer’s environmental legacy
The Supreme Court’s oldest member — Justice Stephen Breyer — is expected to retire at the end of this term. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down Breyer’s rulings on environmental cases throughout his time on the high court and who might replace him. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Jan 26, 2022 • 7min
Baltimore vs. Big Oil: Round 2
On Tuesday, a panel of federal judges expressed skepticism about the legal arguments presented by oil companies to move a highly-watched climate lawsuit brought on by the city of Baltimore from a state court to the federal system. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the lawsuit and how it could impact similar climate liability suits across the country. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Jan 25, 2022 • 7min
FERC’s shifting EJ focus
FERC’s Democratic majority is signaling that environmental justice should play a larger role in how the commission considers pipelines and other projects. But, that stance has received mixed feedback from Republicans, the natural gas industry, and environmental justice advocates. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Jan 24, 2022 • 8min
New WOTUS guidance causes confusion
New guidance released earlier this month by the Army Corps of Engineers is raising more questions than it answers when it comes to projects that potentially impact federally protected waters of the United States. POLITICO’S Alex Guillén breaks down the latest guidance and how it could impact hundreds of projects across the building, mining and agricultural sectors. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Jan 21, 2022 • 7min
Biden’s new BBB climate path
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden threw his support behind breaking up his Build Back Better bill and expressed confidence his party can move forward on the stalled bill’s $550 billion in energy and environmental programs. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel discusses the reactions of Congressional Democrats. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Jan 20, 2022 • 8min
The murky future of rooftop solar in California
Two of California’s climate regulators are at odds over the future of rooftop solar panels in the state. A recent proposal from the California Public Utilities Commission would slash solar incentives for homeowners. But, that plan would come into conflict with a state requirement that mandates that new homes install solar panels and that those panels remain within financial reach. POLITICO’s Colby Bermel breaks down the controversial proposal and its potential impact. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and the host of POLITICO Energy podcast. Colby Bermel is the energy reporter for POLITICO California.Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the interim executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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