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The United States and China, the world’s two largest greenhouse gas emitters, reached a surprise climate deal this week. The agreement came together despite broader tensions between the two countries and just weeks before the United Nations Climate Change Conference begins in Dubai. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the details of the agreement, what’s missing, and how it’s a positive sign for the UN climate talks. Plus, the European Union announced the first-ever law to tackle methane emissions from fossil fuels. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switchAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal officials on Tuesday released the latest comprehensive report on climate change, and it highlights the threat that global warming poses to the United States, particularly to elderly, children and low-income populations. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the report’s takeaways, how climate science has improved in the past four years, and if the Biden administration’s emission reductions goals are still achievable. Plus, Republicans at a hearing Tuesday hammered EPA’s upcoming greenhouse gas rule for power plants. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switchAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United Arab Emirates, which is set to host the United Nations climate talks at the end of this month, is pushing secretive state-run oil companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, according to documents obtained by POLITICO. But environmentalists aren’t convinced the plan goes far enough, and they don’t trust the UAE to put together a green plan. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why the UAE is pushing its peers for climate pledges ahead of COP 28. Plus, the European Union will make a “substantial” financial pledge toward a  loss and damage fund, raising the pressure on other developed countries to follow suit. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switchAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2024, leaving behind an enormous energy legacy and an empty seat as the top Democrat on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino discusses Manchin’s energy legacy, which Democrat might take his committee assignment, and what Manchin might accomplish in his time left in the Senate. Plus, Ukraine’s energy minister told POLITICO Kyiv is open to attacking Russian energy infrastructure.  For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switchAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO.Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday, a rural Michigan town voted to oust five local officials who backed tax breaks for a multi-billion dollar Chinese-affiliated battery plant. It’s a potential warning sign for President Joe Biden and Democrats’ clean energy agenda, and it could offer Republicans a winning political strategy in crucial swing states. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down how a tiny town sent a big message to China and Biden. Plus, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announced Thursday he will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2024.  For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switchAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO.Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The collapse of New Jersey’s ambitious offshore wind plan has put increasing pressure on New York and other Northeastern states to help President Joe Biden meet his clean energy goals. POLITICO’s Marie French and Ry Rivard break down the pressure on New York to rescue Biden’s wind plans. Plus, Pacific Gas and Electric has officially requested federal permission to keep the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in California open for 20 more years. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switchAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.Ry Rivard covers energy, the environment and transportation in New Jersey for POLITICO. Marie J. French covers energy and the environment for POLITICO New York. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Republican movement against environmental, social and governance investing is looking to take its message to the United Kingdom and spark a similar campaign there. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down why anti-ESG advocates are targeting the UK and how their message is being received. Plus, U.S. annual solar generation is expected to overtake hydropower for the first time next year. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switchAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

International climate negotiators finally reached an agreement this weekend on how to set up a fund that would help developing nations recover and rebuild from the impacts of climate change. But no one’s happy with the compromise agreement. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Sara Schonhardt breaks down the highlights of the deal, why it pleased no one and what it means for the upcoming United Nations climate talks. Plus, the leaders of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation are warning against closing a liquified natural gas terminal in New England.  For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switchAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.Sara Schonhardt is an international climate reporter for E&E News.Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Treasury Department is expected to roll out long-awaited guidance interpreting a key piece of the Inflation Reduction Act’s electric vehicle tax credit in the coming weeks. And with these rules, the Biden administration must balance its EV adoption goals and congressional pressure to crack down on China. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down Treasury's complicated dilemma, along with the political and climate stakes. Plus, the House on Friday passed an Interior-EPA funding bill with steep cuts. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switchAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.James Bikales is the host of Morning Energy and a reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting today, world governments are making a last-ditch effort to save a historic agreement that supports victims of climate disasters. But countries are at odds over key details, which could derail the agreement and the upcoming United Nations climate summit in Dubai. POLITICO’s E&E News Sara Schonhardt breaks down the tense climate negotiations and why getting it done before COP28 is so important. Plus, three Republican senators introduced legislation Thursday that would impose a fee on products imported from high greenhouse gas-emitting countries. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switchAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.Sara Schonhardt is an international climate reporter for E&E News.Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices