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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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Jan 30, 2020 • 5min
Will FERC support a pipeline’s power to take state’s land?
FERC will meet this morning to vote on whether Penn East can take over a portion of New Jersey’s land to complete a pipeline. Plus, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduces the Democrats’ infrastructure plan, which focuses on water treatment and renewable energies.
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Jan 29, 2020 • 5min
Getting to zero: the House Democrats’ strategy
It’s been a busy week for House Democrats: after unveiling an aggressive climate bill, they’re expected to present an ambitious infrastructure framework.
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Jan 28, 2020 • 6min
Rick Perry’s paper trail related to the impeachment enquiry
Almost two months after Rick Perry left the Department of Energy, the agency will start releasing documents related to his role in Ukraine diplomacy. Plus, the chair of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis calls on a tech giant to act against misinformation on climate change. And, the EPA finally gets a new inspector general.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Jan 27, 2020 • 9min
An earful for Trump in 2020
Trump’s EPA exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standards have been affecting corn producers across the country, and on Friday, a federal court ruled the administration could not issue new exemptions, but only extend current ones. Plus, Rep. Jared Huffman says Democrats are united at fighting climate change, but they’re still far from consensus on the best way to do so. And, an explosive recording released on Saturday shows President Trump discussing Ukraine’s resources and global oil prices, while saying "Get rid of her" about then-ambassador Marie Yovanovitch. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Jan 24, 2020 • 10min
WOTUS' replacement is in.
EPA's administrator Andrew Wheeler announces the agency's new rule defining the reach of the Clean Water Act. The new rule, which replaces the Obama administration's 2015 definition, narrows the scope of the bodies of water that get federal protections. Plus, Bernard McNamee, one of the 3 FERC commissioners announces he won't be looking for a second term, threatening the agency's ability to vote on key issues.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Jan 23, 2020 • 7min
The House Republicans' environmental plan
As part of the strategy to take back the House in November, GOP lawmakers are working on what they're calling a conservative environmental plan. However, the early details of the plan are being widely criticized as insufficient. Plus, the EPA announces today a new rule defining what wetlands and streams fall under federal regulations. And, the Interior Department approves construction for the Keystone pipeline.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Jan 22, 2020 • 7min
There’s a lot more PFAS chemicals in the water.
A water study by the Environmental Working Group finds contamination from PFAS chemicals in more than 40 communities nationwide, including many major cities. Based on the findings, the group says PFAS chemicals are likely found in all major water supplies across the country. Plus, President Trump’s pledges to plant one trillion trees across the world to help combat climate change. And, the Senate votes down a plan to subpoena former Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s documents related to President Trump’s impeachment trial.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Jan 21, 2020 • 5min
Climate talks at the center of the World Economic Forum.
As world leaders meet at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to discuss climate change, President Donald Trump will be speaking of his recent achievements striking trade deals with China and the revamped USMCA. Also, Pro’s Alex Guillen has details about a battle at the federal court level where young environmentalists sought to force the executive branch to act on climate change.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Jan 17, 2020 • 9min
Why Steyer’s and Bloomberg’s climate records aren’t getting them votes
Tom Steyer and Michael Bloomberg have pledged millions of dollars to fight climate change, but you couldn’t tell by looking at the top choices for the Democratic nomination. Plus, Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, says former Energy Secretary Rick Perry knew what to ask of the Ukrainian president during his inauguration in the scandal that led to the impeachment of President Donald Trump.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Jan 16, 2020 • 7min
Upwind air pollution is back in court.
Maryland and Delaware are taking the EPA to court over the agency's lack of action against upwind states over air pollution. Plus, two national agencies report the 2010s were the hottest decade on record. And, some largely fossil fuel power producers are supporting FERC's decision to set a price floor at the nation's largest capacity market, as they argue the decision won't hobble the growth of renewable energy.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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