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Apr 8, 2021 • 6min
The challenge of green, good paying jobs
American energy jobs pay considerably higher than the median job. But Kelsey Tamborrino reports that Joe Biden’s job plan faces challenges in selling new, renewable energy jobs that pay less than traditional energy work.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
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Apr 7, 2021 • 7min
Environmental regulations: how far is too far?
Joe Biden wants to be the president to change the course in the fight against climate change. But if he really wants to use the full power of the federal government, his EPA has to craft strong regulations that will pass legal muster. Today, Alex Guillen reports on the challenge of striking that balance.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues for POLITICO.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
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Apr 6, 2021 • 7min
The sunset of a solar power original
Way before solar power took off in America, Tom Werner took the reins of a little known California company called SunPower. After nearly two decades, Werner is stepping down as CEO just as the rise of solar seems to have no boundaries. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino talks to Werner about what the industry wants from the Biden administration, and what he sees as the biggest roadblocks for American solar power.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
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Apr 5, 2021 • 8min
American EV batteries and a trade conflict
President Joe Biden wants Americans to start driving electric vehicles as soon as possible, and for these vehicles to be fully built by Americans. But in order to achieve this goal, the US will need to dramatically increase its production of batteries. Today, Gavin Bade explains how and an international trade dispute could hit the brakes on a long-awaited battery construction facility in Georgia.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Gavin Bade covers trade and energy for POLITICO.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
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Apr 2, 2021 • 8min
Supreme Court ends Florida-Georgia water war
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed Florida's lawsuit against Georgia over water use from the Chattahoochee, Flint and Apalachicola rivers. POLITICO’s Bruce Ritchie explains. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Bruce Ritchie is a POLITICO Florida reporter covering environment and energy.Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO podcast producer. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Apr 1, 2021 • 7min
Climate activists say Biden’s infrastructure plan needs to go bigger
President Joe Biden's $2 trillion climate and infrastructure plan is too modest to address a global emergency, some environmental advocates say. POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO podcast producer. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Mar 31, 2021 • 7min
How climate fits into Biden’s massive infrastructure package
President Joe Biden is set to unveil the details of a major infrastructure package that’s expected to include record spending on climate change. POLITICO’s Matthew Choi reports. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Matthew Choi is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO podcast producer. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Mar 30, 2021 • 8min
A Biden gust for offshore wind
The Biden administration unveiled a new initiative on Monday to boost the U.S. offshore wind power, aiming to leverage the industry as part of President Joe Biden's effort to create new union jobs under a transition to a clean energy economy. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy.Eric Wolff covers energy policy and politics.Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO podcast producer. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Mar 29, 2021 • 8min
The crucial friendship impacting Biden’s climate agenda
As President Joe Biden prepares to pitch what's likely to be a $3 trillion infrastructure package this week to help prepare the country for the growing threats from climate change, Senators Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski will be crucial in determining whether that plan draws bipartisan support, or if Democrats will go it alone and use reconciliation to move the legislation. POLITICO’s Anthony Adgragna explains. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy.Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO podcast producer. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department.Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer.
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Mar 26, 2021 • 9min
Senate Dems target Trump methane rollback
Senate Democrats are preparing to use the Congressional Review Act resolution to rescind a major Trump regulatory rule that limits the EPA’s ability to regulate methane. But, will that resolution pass the Senate? POLITICO’s Alex Guillén explains. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy.Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO podcast producer. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department.Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer.
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