POLITICO Energy
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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The climate divide, on full display
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SCOTUS hears arguments on Atlantic Coast Pipeli...
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Can pipelines cross the Appalachian trail?
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Fireworks at FERC’s meeting.
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More price floors, less renewables.
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The coronavirus’ collateral damage.
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Alexa, how can I save the planet?
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The oil market’s own symptoms of coronavirus.
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Looking into BP’s new climate pledge
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How green is weed?
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Trump folds on Yucca Mountain
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The Interior Department puts lithium over the e...
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Trump OKs drilling in former national monuments.
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Are sanctions coming for Russia for its role in...
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Rick Perry’s vanishing act
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What to expect at the State of the Union
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Electric Vehicles take over the Super Bowl
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Bernie’s revolution of the power industry.
Pro’s Gavin Bade has details on the Vermont Senator’s plan to transition the electricity market by 2030, which includes a “public option” for renewable energies. Plus, FERC sides with a pipeline company on an eminent domain case.
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Will FERC support a pipeline’s power to take st...
Pro’s Gavin Bade looks into the exceptional meeting today that could bolster a pipeline company’s case at the Supreme Court. Plus, House Democrats unveil their infrastructure plan.
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Getting to zero: the House Democrats’ strategy
Pro’s Anthony Adragna has more details on the anticipated climate bill. And today, House Democratic leaders are expected to unveil an ambitious infrastructure framework.
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Rick Perry’s paper trail related to the impeach...
Following a lawsuit, the Department of Energy will release the first of three batches of documents related to Rick Perry’s activities with Ukraine scandal that led to President Donald Trump’s impeachment. Pro’s Anthony Adragna explains how these documents could impact the Senate impeachment trial. Plus, Google gets heat for allegedly helping spread misinformation on climate change.
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An earful for Trump in 2020
On Friday, a federal court overturned biofuel exemptions the EPA issued to three refineries in the Midwest. Pro’s Eric Wolff explores how Democrats are using these exemptions to attack the president in front of one of his most reliable voters. Plus, Pro’s Anthony Adragna sits one-on-one with Rep. Jared Huffman to discuss climate change policies.
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WOTUS' replacement is in.
EPA's Andrew Wheeler announces the new rule that replaces an Obama-era 2015 definition of the waters protected under the Clean Water Act. But Pro's Annie Snider says this rule is headed straight to court. Plus, one of the FERC board members announces he'll leave the agency.
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The House Republicans' environmental plan
The rise of climate and the environment as a political issue is forcing House Republicans to prepare a climate plan. However, Pro's Anthony Adragna, Eric Wolff, and Zack Colman report that the plan in the works is neither new nor aggressive enough. Plus, the EPA administrator is expected to announce a rollback on federal protections for millions of bodies of water across the country.
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There’s a lot more PFAS chemicals in the water.
A nationwide study finds contamination from the “forever chemicals” in dozens of communities nationwide. Pro’s Annie Snider says that while EPA may not be able to use the results to draft regulations, the findings may help a public push for action. Plus, climate activist Greta Thunberg criticizes President Trump’s plan to combat climate change by planting one trillion trees.
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