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House Democrats outlined hundreds of billions of dollars in climate and energy initiatives for their portion of the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package, including a national clean electricity program and a national green bank, funding the replacement of lead water pipes and building out the country’s electric vehicle infrastructure. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna reports. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro. Anthony Adragna covers Congress for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The summer of 2021 is changing the way Canadians think about climate change, but both main parties are struggling to define their message — and uphold Canada's international commitments. POLITICO’s Zi-Ann Lum explains. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro. Zi-Ann Lum covers Canadian federal politics and energy and environmental policy for POLITICO and POLITICO Pro Canada. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricane Ida’s lashing of Louisiana is supercharging a fight in Washington over spending tens of billions of dollars to protect the U.S. from future storms. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-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

With the Senate’s infrastructure bill waiting on the House floor and both parties ready to begin discussing a $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package, Democrats are hoping to get many of President Biden’s priorities across the finish line. And today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna reports that includes a big part of the administration’s climate goals. Anthony Adragna is a Congress reporter for POLITICOKelsey Tamborrino covers Energy for POLITICO.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.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

Scientists have known for a long time that climate change affects natural disasters. But now a new branch of science claims to be able to pinpoint how much responsibility climate change holds for specific events within weeks of the disasters taking place. Today, POLITICO’s Karl Mathiesen discusses how attribution science works, and how it can help prepare cities and countries in the face of a changing climate. 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

Presidential candidates follow certain traditions: eggs at a New Hampshire diner, ice cream on a hot summer day… and support for ethanol if they’recampaigning in Iowa. But once a candidate gets to the White House, a complicated reality will dawn on them: keeping both oil refiners and corn producers happy is an almost impossible task. Today, POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino, on how the Biden White House is trying to balance both interests and manage the Renewable Fuel Standard. Kelsey Tamborrino covers Energy for POLITICO.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.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

The president wants farmers to help fight climate change by joining carbon capture and sequestration programs. The problem? Most of the requirements for these programs are online, and thousands of farmers lack broadband access at their farms. Today, POLITICO’s Tatyana Monnay explores the internet barrier keeping farmers from helping fight climate change. Tatyana Monnay writes about agriculture for POLITICO.Kelsey Tamborrino covers Energy for POLITICO.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.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

The House comes back into session today to deal with a packed agenda that includes both the massive Senate-passed infrastructure bill and an even bigger budget resolution. But the future of both bills is threatened by a standoff between House leadership, progressives and the White House who all want significant climate action and moderates who fear the price tag is just too big. Today, POLITICO’s Tanya Snyder explains the challenges ahead for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in getting her caucus in line. Tanya Snyder is a transportation reporter for POLITICO.Kelsey Tamborrino covers Energy for POLITICO.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.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

Some scientists looking for clean energy solutions have spent years researching the capabilities of hydrogen. Earlier this month, the Senate included funding for clean hydrogen technologies in hopes that it will be part of America’s net-zero emissions future. But is hydrogen actually net zero? Today, POLITICO’s Matthew Choi explains how complicated this question is. Matthew Choi is an energy reporter at POLITICO.Kelsey Tamborrino covers Energy for POLITICO.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.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

When the executive director of the Sierra Club abruptly left late last week, many wondered what was going on behind the scenes at the storied environmental organization. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman has some answers, and they get at the core of Sierra Club founder John Muir’s racial legacy and memory. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Kelsey Tamborrino covers Energy for POLITICO.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.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

The Colorado River is a critical water source for millions of people in both cities and farms across seven states and Mexico. But extremely dire temperatures in the last decades are now set to force some states to cut their use of the river for water access. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider explains the extreme conditions brought to the river by climate change, and the federal government’s extreme measures to protect it. Kelsey Tamborrino covers Energy for POLITICO.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

The UN’s report on the state of climate change shook most of America’s politicians and leaders. But despite the dire warnings, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and Ben Lefebvre report that most Republicans opted to deflect and punt on the question. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.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

Carbon capture and sequestration is a technology that can suck the carbon out of high-emitting facilities and bury it underground. Sounds like a great way to fight climate change, right? In reality, the technology is more complicated and far more controversial. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains why some climate-friendly senators are willing to deploy billions of dollars to make CCS happen even though some environmental groups oppose it. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.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

As the Senate finally voted to pass the massive infrastructure bill, Democrats quickly moved on to their next big item: the details of the even bigger reconciliation package. The $3.5 trillion package is expected to jumpstart Congress’ fight against climate change, but it will take time to get all Democrats on board. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has the details. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.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

Bummer alert: it’s probably too late for 1.5. On Monday, the UN’s top climate panel released a milestone report on the status of climate change, and according to scientists, it’s very unlikely the world will meet the most ambitious target of limiting global climate change rising 1.5 degrees Celsius. But POLITICO’s Zack Colman says things could still get much worse if bold action isn’t taken. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.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

Some jobs are riskier than others. But in an era where temperature records are constantly broken, heat-related risks are on the rise. Yet despite the worsening hazards, relief from life-threatening heat still largely relies on the good will of employers, with few protections guaranteed by the government. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman and E&E News’ Ariel Wittenberg explain the increased risks, and why it’s so hard for OSHA to take action. Ariel Wittenberg covers public health for E&E News.Zack Colman is an energy reporter 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

While senators vote on amendments for the massive infrastructure bill, many groups are already eyeing the fight over what makes it into the upcoming reconciliation bill. And on that front, conservationists are fighting to ensure that natural resources and climate preparedness programs get the funding they believe is necessary. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has details on the fight already shaping up. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.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

If there’s one thing Joe Biden loves more than ice cream, it may be his vintage Corvette Stingray. But the long-time ally of the auto industry during his time in the Senate now wants to become the president behind the wheel during America’s shift to electric vehicles. Today, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen explains the president’s lane change, and the road ahead for the White House’s push for electric vehicles. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues for POLITICO.Raghu Manavalan is an editor for POLITICO Audio.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.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 White House’s original infrastructure proposal, the administration had set out a $45 billion plan to remove all lead pipes and provide clean, safe water to all Americans. And while the bipartisan infrastructure bill making its way through the Senate offers substantial funding for this initiative, the ambitions fall short of what the Biden administration had promised. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider explains just how short 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

Late on Sunday, the Senate finally released the text of the big infrastructure bill, a historic and bipartisan $1.2 trillion package. Today, POLITICO’s Sam Mintz walks along the path to getting this deal, and the path ahead. Plus, POLITICO’s Zack Colman, Ben Lefebvre, and Kelsey Tamborrino have the key takeaways on energy and the environment. Sam Mintz is also a transportation reporter for POLITICO.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.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

Many people tried to get the United Nations to take action on the fight against climate change, but Secretary General Ban Ki-moon got the organization to actually put its diplomatic muscle behind the issue. Today, POLITICO’s Lorraine Woellert talks to the former UN chief about the agency’s climate action during his tenure, and the areas where the world needs to act now. Lorraine Woellert is POLITICO's sustainability editor.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.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

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

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

On Wednesday, Senate Democrats announced the framework of their massive — but still unwritten — reconciliation bill. The package, which more than triples the bipartisan infrastructure framework in cost, is meant to establish and fund a big chunk of President Biden’s agenda, including a massive effort to fight climate change. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has details on what’s in the frameworkfor the environment and renewable energies. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.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

Yesterday, the European Union unveiled its detailed plan to drastically cut emissions by half over the next decade. But the EU’s quest to implement a tariff on products originating from countries without similar carbon reducing policies could spell trouble for its relationships with its biggest trade partners, including the U.S. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman discusses the possibility of an all-out trade war erupting over carbon emissions and how it could be avoided. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.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

For a long time, leaders in Texas were content to have the state produce, transport, and consume its own electricity. But recent extreme weather events have exposed critical flaws in the system, and yesterday, the state’s Electric Reliability Council unveiled its plan to attempt and make its Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Eric Wolff is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.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

Since the smog crisis in the 60s, California has led the way in fighting for cleaner air and pushing the auto industry for ambitious innovation. Now, they’re using some of their special powers to switch the truck fleet in the state to electric. Today, POLITICO’s Ry Rivard, on how New Jersey is the first state to join California’s push, but on the plenty of obstacles it faces in doing so. Ry Rivard is POLITICO New Jersey's energy reporter.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.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 late May, a small investor group managed to win a quarter of the board seats in one of America’s largest oil companies. Across the board, Engine 1’s win at ExxonMobil is widely seen as a watershed moment for energy, sustainability, and governance movements, and POLITICO’s Lorraine Woellert says the momentum that helped them win is also affecting the traditional relationships between directors and shareholders in other large companies. Lorraine Woellert is POLITICO's sustainability editor.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

or years, Republicans have largely refused to even acknowledge the reality of climate change, let alone engage on solutions. But now, with legislative and executive action seemingly inevitable, GOP members on the Hill are banding together to discuss rhetoric — and possible solutions. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna talks to the new chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus, Rep. John Curtis. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.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

Every summer, gas prices tend to go up as millions of Americans go on their long-planned road trips. But this year, drivers are paying prices they haven’t seen in years. Today, POLITICO’s Matthew Choi explains why prices are soaring. Matthew Choi is an energy reporter and author of POLITICO's Morning Energy.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.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

2021 is expected to be the worst year yet for wildfires across the West. And Latino communities are set to suffer a disproportionate amount of the damages – and their risks are growing worse. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on the underlying inequities facing Latinos and the public policy complexity in trying to solve them. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.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

On land and at sea, the planet is drowning in plastic. And while countries are crafting their own (is it its own?) policies around recycling and minimizing the use of plastic bottles and bags, POLITICO‘s Eline Schaart reports a push for a unified international policy is brewing. Eline Schaart covers sustainability for POLITICO Europe.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.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

Many imagine the Pacific northwest as a rainy, temperate part of the U.S., but a heatwave earlier this week sent parts of Washington and Oregon to record high temperatures — and may contribute to hundreds of deaths. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman has more on the connection between the heatwave and climate change, and how extreme weather in the region is underlining its Republican uneven messaging on climate policy. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.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

For years, the state of New Jersey and developers for the PennEast pipeline have engaged in a fight over the company’s use of eminent domain to seize portions of the state’s land. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court sided with the company in a case that challenged New Jersey's immunity to lawsuits. Today, POLITICO’s Alex Guillen and Ry Rivard, on why the highest court’s ruling still doesn’t guarantee that the pipeline will be built. Alex Guillen is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Ry Rivard is POLITICO New Jersey's energy reporter.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.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

The Bureau of Land Management never used to be a controversial selection, but Republican senators have gone all out against Tracy Stone-Manning, Biden’s pick, despite her decades of experience in federal and Montana roles. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre on a 30-year old controversy, and why the GOP is uniting against her. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.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

For weeks, about a quarter of the states in the US have been suffering from droughts. Along the west, the dry conditions are creating water shortages and water access crises for cities, agriculture and fishing. And with the planet warming more and more, these droughts are set to get worse. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider, on the effects of this year’s droughts for millions in the US now and into the future. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.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 wake of two historic failures in American energy access, Republicans and oil-friendly advocates argue the government needs to increase investment in fossil fuels, not cut back. Environmental justice advocates say that’s an old line from the pro-fossil fuel playbook that doesn't meet the current energy landscape or the climate challenge. Gloria Gonzalez is POLITICO's energy deputy editor.Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.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