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This week, the Senate finally released some details on the infrastructure bill that is expected to come through over the next few weeks. And, while the package doesn’t address climate change as aggressively as the reconciliation bill is expected to, the bipartisan bill does have big plans for water, carbon capture programs, and helping communities transition into the clean energy economy. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has more.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter at POLITICO.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump administration spent years fighting to keep a Russian pipeline from reaching Germany. Now, it seems like the Biden administration is giving up on fighting the inevitable fate of Nord Stream 2, and is instead looking for a deal to protect the Western bloc’s interests. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on the German-US deal over the pipeline.Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the past year, dozens of states have passed voting laws that many expect will hurt turnout for communities of color. And POLITICO’s Deputy Energy Editor Gloria Gonzalez says this in turn could hurt climate policy on the local and federal level. Today, she has more details on this fight.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy.Gloria Gonzalez is POLITICO's energy deputy editor.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the Democrats’ reconciliation package passes, it will become the largest piece of climate policy in American history. But even at $3.5 trillion dollars, the framework is being criticized by some progressive green groups as too small. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, on the risk of climate hawks overplaying their hand and how much of Biden’s climate agenda may actually come through.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter at POLITICO.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wildland firefighters are a special unit that battle fires on federal lands and can assist states fighting blazes within their borders. But extremely low wages and ever-increasing working demands are pushing many of these crews out of the job and into other departments. Today, POLITICO’s Ximena Bustillo explains the Biden administration’s plan to keep its firefighters.Ximena Bustillo covers agriculture for POLITICO.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter at POLITICO.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was a time when rural Guatemalans never left home. But back-to-back hurricanes, failed crops and extreme poverty are driving them to make the dangerous trek north. Today, POLITICO’s Sabrina Rodriguez, on how climate change and natural disasters are contributing to the decision of thousands to flee to the US.Sabrina Rodriguez is an immigration correspondent for POLITICO.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter at POLITICO.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last weekend, heavy rains led to massive floods across Western Europe, killing hundreds and causing millions of dollars in damages. And while uncontrollable, the floods were predictable. Today, POLITICO Europe’s Karl Mathiesen reports that governments are looking at what could have been done to prevent the loss of life, and whether the continent’s climate policies are prepared to deal with damage mitigation.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter at POLITICO.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.Karl Mathiesen is the Senior Climate Correspondent at POLITICO Europe.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fighting climate change is not just about ending fossil fuels: a low-emissions future will also require higher use of electricity obtained from clean sources. But if the US is counting on electricity to take over for oil in transportation and heating, it is going to need a strong and ambitious Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to deploy more clean energy. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna talks to a lawmaker seeking to raise awareness about one of the most important agencies for climate policy that most have not heard about.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting rid of the nation’s network of lead drinking water pipes is tremendously politically popular — but also estimated to cost tens of billions. President Joe Biden promised a bipartisan infrastructure framework would get the job done, but senior Democrats say it almost certainly won’t. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider and Anthony Adragna on how far Democrats may go on removing lead from America’s water and why they may fall short of the White House’s promise.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden’s push for green energy development is putting pressure on an energy grid that is currently unprepared to move significant amounts of renewable energy across the country. But the chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has a goal for a new rulemaking that will help ensure the grid can catch up. Today, POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez, on Rich Glick’s ambitious timeline.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy.Gloria Gonzalez is POLITICO's energy deputy editor.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices