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The GOP Congressman leading the charge against ...
Today, POLITICO’s Josh Siegel chats with GOP Rep. Jeff Duncan of South Carolina, who is one of the leaders of House Republicans’ legislative attacks on the Biden administration’s pause of new LNG export permits. Duncan, who is retiring at the end of this term, is also the chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s energy, climate, and grid security subcommittee. They discuss the Republican criticisms of the pause, his retirement, and the larger exodus of GOP members from the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Jeff Duncan is a United States representative for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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How Biden’s LNG pause is flipping the DC energy...
The Biden administration’s pause on LNG export permits has Republicans concerned about international climate efforts and Democrats taking an America-first stance — a reversal of traditional partisan arguments from both parties about fossil fuels. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why there’s flipped political rhetoric around LNG exports. Plus, new research previewed exclusively by POLITICO says the Chinese region of Xinjiang continues to subject members of the Uyghur ethnic group to forced labor, which has been directly linked to the production of solar panels and lithium for electric vehicle batteries. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Climate change is erasing US air quality progress
The United States has spent decades removing pollution from its air, but the impacts of climate change could erase that progress and expose millions of Americans to poor air quality, according to a new report released by climate risk group First Street Foundation. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down who will be impacted by worsening air quality. Plus, a federal judge questioned why FERC is declining to assess the significance of greenhouse gas emissions generated by new fossil fuel facilities. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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What a shakeup at FERC means for Biden’s clean ...
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is poised to lose its biggest climate advocate this year, which could potentially derail President Joe Biden’s clean energy agenda. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the personnel announcements at FERC and the impact on the White House. Plus, General Electric plans to scrap plans for a massive new offshore wind turbine, dealing a setback to a trio of New York projects. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Inside EPA’s new effort to clean America’s air
The Biden administration released an ambitious rule Wednesday that it argues will save thousands of lives by cracking down on particular matter, which are tiny particles in the air that have negative health impacts. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the regulation’s potential environmental and public health benefits along with the pushback from industry and Republicans. Plus, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), a frequent critic of the Biden administration's climate agenda, says she won’t seek re-election. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Biden’s permitting fixer: Trump would be ‘catas...
On POLITICO Energy, Eric Beightel, the top Biden administration official in charge of coordinating federal infrastructure approvals across agencies, tells host Josh Siegel how he is “somewhat terrified” that a second Trump presidency would be “catastrophic” for the Biden administration’s clean energy goals. They also discuss why Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on permitting reform and what the administration can accomplish even if Congress doesn’t act. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Eric Beightel is the executive director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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The fight for transparency at PJM Interconnection
Democratic lawmakers in five states are pushing utilities to disclose how they vote on critical grid issues at PJM Interconnection, a 13-state regional power market. They say more transparency could help states’ clean energy goals and potentially bring down prices for consumers, but utilities say their process is justified. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why lawmakers are looking for change and whether it’s politically viable. Plus, the European Union announced it aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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How California could help advance US-China clim...
US-China climate relations are in a transitional period as the countries install new top climate diplomats. California officials say they’re ready to step up if geopolitical disputes send ties spiraling again. POLITICO’s Blanca Begert breaks down how California aims to help. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency says it’s moving toward issuing its first draft permit for a project that involves using the world’s oceans to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Blanca Begert is a California climate reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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How countries are already falling short on thei...
Two months ago, nearly 200 countries agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels at the United Nations Climate Summit in Dubai. But many have wavered on their pledge and made major new investments in fossil fuels. Sara Schonhardt from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down how countries aren’t living up to their COP28 pledges and the concern from the United Nations. Plus, a court in the United Kingdom has thrown out a public order charge against youth climate activist Greta Thunberg. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Sara Schonhardt is an international climate reporter for E&E News. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Inside the legal pushback to California’s landm...
California's two landmark corporate climate disclosure laws are set to face major scrutiny from the legal world after the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Farm Bureau Federation, and a coalition of business organizations filed a lawsuit aiming to block them. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the details of the case and how it could impact the federal government and other states looking to advance their own climate disclosure rules Plus, GOP lawmakers are seeking to undo the Biden administration’s rule setting stricter efficiency standards for residential gas furnaces. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Climate voters helped Biden four years ago. But...
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, President Joe Biden is trying to win over many of the young, climate-focused voters who supported him four years ago. But those voters are not only frustrated with some of the administration’s energy policies, they’re also angry about the war in Gaza and how the president is handling it. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how Biden’s Gaza stance risks young climate voters in 2024. Plus, White House adviser John Podesta has been tapped to be the Biden administration's top climate diplomat once John Kerry steps down from that post this spring. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Inside the Hill pushback to Biden’s Snake River...
House lawmakers are questioning the Biden administration’s deal to rejuvenate salmon and steelhead species along the Snake River in the Pacific Northwest and support efforts to replace the hydropower along the river. It’s a political issue angering Republicans, who accuse the Biden administration of wanting to remove the Snake River dams. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the administration’s decision and the congressional pushback. Plus, the largest offshore wind farm in the United States received the last two major federal approvals it needed to begin construction. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Joe Biden is officially not coming after your g...
The Energy Department announced new energy efficiency standards for ovens and gas stoves on Monday that are weaker than what it initially proposed last year. The move comes after Republicans and some centrist Democrats accused the Biden administration of seeking to ban gas stoves – a move the Biden rule never actually contemplated. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the details and politics of Biden’s new gas stove rule. Plus, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in late March about the Biden administration's objections to a multistate agreement governing the Rio Grande river. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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The cost of drinking PFAS-free water is high fo...
The Biden administration is set to impose first-ever federal limits that will require thousands of public water systems to capture and dispose of toxic contaminants in drinking water that have been linked to infertility and cancer. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the details of the standards and how utilities will face significant challenges in order to meet them. Plus, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Joe Manchin is pledging to hold a hearing about the Biden administration’s recently announced LNG moratorium. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Inside Biden’s LNG moratorium
Today, the Biden administration announced a highly-anticipated moratorium on permits for new natural gas facilities for over a year. The decision comes as the United States leads the world in both liquefied natural gas exports and oil and gas production. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the energy and foreign policy implications of the decision, along with the mixed reaction. Plus, continued attacks on vessels in the Red Sea are disrupting cargo shipments between Asia and Europe. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Why permitting reform talks persist despite lon...
Top Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate have once again restarted talks to enact permitting reform after they stalled out last year. But those negotiations are challenged by election-year politics and skeptics on both sides of the aisle. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the latest permitting push and why it faces long odds. Plus, former Trump administration Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette says a second Trump presidency will not kill President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Why Buddy Carter thinks Republicans need to ste...
Rep. Buddy Carter, a Georgia Republican, is set to play a key role in climate and energy policy as the new chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials subcommittee and the new vice chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel chats with Carter about his top priorities for the panel, why Republicans should compromise with Democrats on permitting reform, and what conservatives hope to gain by having a seat at the climate table. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Why Biden’s nat gas rethink is spooking Europe
The Biden administration’s decision to review how it considers climate when issuing permits for new natural gas export facilities could cause headaches for European countries, which have become increasingly reliant on U.S. liquefied natural gas during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the concerns within the EU and the internal divisions within the Biden administration. Plus, the Supreme Court said it will review a deal between Texas, New Mexico and Colorado meant to settle a decades-long fight over the use of the Rio Grande river. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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The pipeline industry is booming but safety reg...
The federal government’s pipeline safety watchdog is facing a budget crunch because of partisan politics and increased regulatory responsibility as companies build out thousands of miles of new pipelines. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how even though the pipeline industry is booming, US regulators are struggling to keep up. Plus, people uprooted by natural disasters will now be eligible for tens of thousands of additional dollars from the federal government. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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How one big Supreme Court case could change ene...
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears poised to weaken the power of federal agencies by overturning Chevron deference, a legal doctrine that gives them latitude to craft regulations in countless areas including energy and the environment. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down what’s at stake in the energy world if Chevron deference is overturned. Plus, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee easily advanced legislation Thursday that inches Congress toward imposing carbon tariffs. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Inside the brewing GOP carbon tariff clash
Republicans are split over the PROVE It Act, a modest bipartisan bill set for markup today in the Senate that would authorize a two-year study into how carbon emissions of U.S. manufactured goods compare to allies and adversaries. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the details of the bill and how it’s exposing larger divisions among Republicans over how to integrate climate into trade policy. Plus, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority seems poised to weaken the power of federal agencies after Wednesday’s oral arguments in the Chevron deference case.  For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Inside John Kerry's climate legacy and what's next
U.S. special climate envoy John Kerry is planning to step down from his post in the Biden administration sometime in late winter or early spring. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down Kerry’s climate legacy and how his departure comes at a critical moment in U.S. climate diplomacy. Plus, World Bank President Ajay Banga believes the push to help developing countries deal with climate change could survive a second Trump administration. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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The Inflation Reduction Act’s methane fee is fi...
On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency released its long-awaited methane fee as directed by the Inflation Reduction Act. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details of the fee that could cost the fossil fuel sector billions of dollars, as well as the expected pushback from the oil industry and Republican lawmakers. Plus, federal science agencies say last year was the hottest on record by a wide margin, but project that this year could be even warmer. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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The Biden administration’s vision for a China-f...
A top official at the Energy Department told a Senate panel Thursday that the United States can make the transition to electric vehicles without China. It’s a sign that the administration believes its efforts to establish domestic clean energy supply chains are working. But the remarks drew significant skepticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the Biden administration’s EV defense and the pushback from lawmakers. Plus, a three-month campaign by G7 countries, including the United States, is driving Russian oil below world prices. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. James Bikales is the host of Morning Energy and a reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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How an EPA backlog could thwart California’s cl...
California is trying to implement sweeping climate change policies before a potential second Donald Trump presidency. But the state is running into a growing backlog of federal approvals that are in the hands of President Joe Biden’s EPA, potentially giving Trump an opportunity to weaken California's unique climate authority if he wins again in 2024. POLITICO’s Blanca Begert breaks down why California’s climate policies are on the clock at EPA. Plus, the oil industry is blasting the Biden administration’s decision to review whether it should consider climate impacts when assessing liquefied natural gas export projects.  For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Blanca Begert is a California climate reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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