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Each week, hosts Nirmal Mulaikal and Josh Siegel break down the stories and power players shaping energy politics and policy in the United States and around the world by featuring original interviews with key power players, alongside in-depth reporting and analysis from the largest energy policy newsroom in the world.
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May 22, 2020 • 7min
The Democrats’ blind spot in the stimulus packages
After passing trillions upon trillions in aid to save the American economy, there’s still one sector waiting to get help: the renewable energy industries. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, Eric Wolff, and Gavin Bade, on why the Democrats’ snub is hurting the green sector. Plus, how bad should we expect this hurricane season to be?
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May 21, 2020 • 7min
The Interior Department’s lifeline to oil producers
For weeks, oil producers have been asking the Trump administration to lower or waive royalties for oil produced on federal lands. Yesterday, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre revealed that the Interior Department has been helping struggling oil producers. Plus, EPA employees air their frustrations with the agency’s 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.
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May 20, 2020 • 6min
How much of a break has Covid-19 given the environment?
Almost two months after the pandemic hit the United States, a study looks into just how much carbon emissions have dropped because of the global health crisis. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the results, and how it could reshape the world post-pandemic. Plus, the EPA proposes a new rule to issue guidelines.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.
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May 19, 2020 • 8min
Biden puts his foot down on Keystone
A potential President Joe Biden would yank Donald Trump's permit allowing the Keystone XL oil pipeline to cross the border into the U.S. from Canada. POLITICO's Ben Lefebvre explains what Biden's new stance means for the battle of the long-stalled pipeline — and the 2020 election.
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May 18, 2020 • 6min
Cuomo shuts down a new gas pipeline
Last week, the New York governor refused a key permit for a natural gas pipeline that would provide critical service to Long Island. POLITICO’s Marie French, on why the permit was turned down, and what would be next for that state’s utility in serving that community.
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May 15, 2020 • 9min
Environment and energy in the Democrats’ proposed coronavirus package
Already, trillions of dollars have been spent in helping the American economy survive the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the House is going to vote on another $3 trillion package. POLITICO’s Annie Snider, Eric Wolff and Zack Colman discuss how much of that money is set to go to energy and the environment. Plus, the EPA decides not to regulate a toxic chemical that could be on your drinking water.
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May 14, 2020 • 10min
The future of fossil fuels, with Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette
During two of the worst months in the history of American fossil fuel companies, the Trump administration has wasted no time looking for ways to help the sector. POLITICO’s Gavin Bade talks to Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette and Assistant Secretary Bruce Walker to discuss how much more help could be coming to the struggling industries.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.
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May 13, 2020 • 9min
Securing the power grid, with Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette
Earlier this month, the president signed an executive order barring foreign products from being installed in America’s power grid, a move that could slow renewable energy projects in the country. Today, POLITICO’s Gavin Bade talks with Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette and Assistant Secretary Bruce Walker about the order.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.
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May 12, 2020 • 7min
Regulating the cancer-producing gas that’s critical during the pandemic
Ethylene oxide is a gas commonly used to sterilize medical equipment that’s been essential during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s also a gas that can cause cancer. POLITICO’s Annie Snider discusses how Trump’s EPA could be using the crisis to set a low bar in regulating this gas. Plus, America’s largest solar plant project gets the final thumbs up.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.
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May 11, 2020 • 8min
States pick up the environmental bill for closing oil companies
After an oil company goes bankrupt, what happens with the abandoned wells they leave behind? POLITICO’s Zack Colman looks at the environmental impact of these wells, and why states have to spend millions to fix them. Plus, the GOP wants the president to push banks to invest in oil and gas companies.
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