POLITICO Energy

Starting today, thousands of creeks and other bodies of water will not be under federal protection for the first time in decades. Plus, the EPA misses the deadline on 9 chemical studies.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in March, president Trump nominated Nancy Beck to the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. But as senators look into her record on PFAS, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen and Annie Snider are reporting that some lawmakers are breaking party lines on supporting her.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Covering Congress and bills can be a lot like running a marathon. And yesterday, the Great American Outdoors Act finally crossed the Senate’s finish line. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, on why the bill finally made it through, and how it could help Republicans keep the Senate.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homeowners with solar panels on their roofs usually get paid for the excess energy they produce. But POLITICO’s Gavin Bade reports that a FERC dispute could cut back on how much utilities pay for this energy.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent years, America’s natural gas companies have thrived exporting across the world. But in Europe, America’s gas is second to Russia, and a nearly finished pipeline could make matters worse. America Hernandez, POLITICO Europe’s energy reporter, discusses the future of Nordstream 2, and the impact it could have on the world stage.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the protests over the killing of George Floyd, few Republicans in congress have commented on the president’s response to the protests. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is one of them, and she told POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna she doesn’t fear for the consequences of criticizing the president Trump.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite their recent statements supporting racial equality and diversity, energy companies have failed for years to diversify their staff. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Gavin Bade talked with people in the industry about why the energy sector lacks minority employees and leadership.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there’s one thing that unites most Floridians, it’s their opposition to offshore drilling. But the Trump administration has other plans. Yesterday, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reported the Interior Department has a plan to open the eastern part of the gulf coast to offshore drilling after the presidential election.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday, POLITICO’s sustainability editor Nick Juliano asked Rep. Paul Tonko, the top House Democrat on climate change, about the role of nuclear power as America strives for net-zero emissions. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna joins Nick Juliano to discuss Rep. Tonko’s position.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American cities along the coasts have grown larger and larger despite being prone to floods and other natural disasters. But POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Katy O’Donnell report this growth has largely ignored climate threats, and this could crush the mortgage market.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices