POLITICO Energy

A Delaware son holds a key for America’s ambitious infrastructure and climate policy goals over thecoming years. Actually, make that two Delaware sons. As chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works committee, Sen. Tom Carper is dedicated to helping President Biden achieve his administration’s goals on infrastructure, electric vehicles, and climate policy POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and First State native Alex Guillen sat down with Sen. Carper. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues 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

A nationwide snowstorm set daily record lows earlier this week, sending unprepared cities into chaos. In Texas, the unexpected freezing temperatures shut power down for millions of residents, extending what were expected to be short-rolling blackouts into days-long outages. Politico’s Eric Wolff explains why the Lone Star state ran out of power when residents needed it most. 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

The early leaders of environmental groups were mostly people who saw their goal as saving endangered animals or national parks, and while they’ve broadened their targets in the past half century, their memberships still skew heavily white. Now, with environmental justice on the rise, people of color and low-income communities that have long on the periphery of the green movement are making their voices heard on the hazards of climate change and pollution that disproportionally harms them. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on the importance of including these communities in the fight for environmental protection. 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.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 1930s, American hydroelectric power rose thanks in part to the construction of numerous dams along the Pacific northwest. These dams, and the energy they’ve produced, have shaped American communities in the decades since, even win World War 2. But keeping the dams operating has come at a huge cost for multiple types of salmon, many of which are now facing extinction. Today, POLITICO’s Annie Snider explains one Republican congressman’s plan to save the salmon and help the communities that depend on these dams. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Annie Snider is an energy and environment 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

So far, virtually every one of Joe Biden’s executive nominees have passed the Senate with flying colors. But before even having a hearing, the president’s pick to lead the Interior Department is taking heat from Republican senators. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on why GOP senators are taking aim at congresswoman Deb Haaland. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Ben Lefebvre covers energy 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

For decades, Ed Markey was one of the loudest voices for climate and the environment on Capitol Hill. And now with unified Democratic control of government, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna caught up with the Massachusetts senator to talk about the present and future of climate policy, President Biden’s agenda, and the road to America’s net-zero emissions. 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

President Joe Biden promised to drop big money against climate change. But while policy and spending will be critical to fight worsening global warming, there is also a lot to do to mitigate the effects on vulnerable and underserved communities. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on difficult road ahead for the administration in figuring out how to meet the promise. 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.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

Over the 2010s, wind energy boomed and became a significant player in America’s energy portfolio. And despite all the chaos of 2020, the decade is headed off a good start for the renewable sector. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino reports. Kelsey Tamborrino 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.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 Wednesday, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a confirmation hearing for President Joe Biden's Environmental Protection Agency administrator nominee Michael Regan. While Regan has received praise among Democrats, some Republicans have criticized his approach. POLITICO’s Annie Snider explains. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Annie Snider is an energy and environment reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a host-producer for POLITICO Audio. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report by the National Academies of Sciences says that the United States can achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, but it will require "rapid rates of change and unprecedented levels of funding.” Will President Joe Biden implement the report’s proposals? POLITICO’s Alex Guillén explains. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is a host-producer for POLITICO Audio. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biden administration is working on expanding funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and tax credits, but they can’t do it alone: big auto makers will be fundamental to help the US transition away from fuel-powered cars. And last week, General Motors announced an ambitious timeline for when their fleet will be all carbon-neutral. Today, POLITICO’s Catherine Boudreau explains whether the auto giant can realistically meet this goal, and what they are likely to need from the federal government to get there. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Catherine Boudreau covers sustainability 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 Obama administration, the federal government has been in the middle of a tug-of-war between corn farmers and oil refiners. The multi-million dollar question? How much ethanol the government should mandate to be blended into American gasoline. Today, POLITICO’s Eric Wolff, with how this battle may play out under President Joe Biden. 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

In its final days in office, Trump’s EPA pushed through a number of highly controversial rules that would go into effect right before Joe Biden took office. But in the rush to get the orders through, those officials made these orders vulnerableto losing in court, and POLITICO’s Alex Guillen and Annie Snider report that’s exactly what has happened in recent days. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues for POLITICO.Annie Snider is an energy and environment 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

President Joe Biden pledged huge action on climate change. And while he will need Congress to bring significant actions, on Wednesday he signed one of the most aggressive executive orders to tackle global warming in US history. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Zack Colman, on what’s in the huge executive order. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.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.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

Remember Iowa? In the country’s first Democratic primary, Pete Buttigieg confirmed his rise as a star within the party by winning over President Joe Biden and progressive leader Bernie Sanders. And while the former mayor of South Bend wasn’t able to win the party’s presidential ticket, all signs indicate that he will be in the federal government as Joe Biden’s Secretary of Transportation, a role where he could be fundamental to advance Biden’s climate change agenda. POLITICO’s Tanya Snyder and Sam Mintz, on what they expect to see from Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary. Tanya Snyder is a transportation reporter for POLITICO.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

President Joe Biden is wasting no time pushing for climate action on the executive branch. But getting long-lasting action through the legislation is not going to be so easy. Yesterday, House Energy and Commerce chairman Frank Pallone tapered expectations on how aggressive Democrats can act on climate policy. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna explains. 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

Biden’s first executive orders steered the federal ship in a very different direction on all sorts of issues. But as the new president settles in, many are expecting federal action to get more specific and long-term. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses an executive order coming this week that would fulfill Biden’s promise to halt oil production on federal lands. 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.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 global economy is still fighting the pandemic and digging itself out of a recession, while jobs and training will surely change going forward. What other actions need to be taken by government, business, education and other institutions to ensure that people have access to the resources necessary for good jobs? Hosts Ryan Heath and Luiza Savage talk with leaders in job training and tech about the big, structural changes that need to happen.Ryan Heath is the host of "Global Translations". Luiza Savage is a host of "Global Translations".Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. Zoë Baird is the CEO and president of the Markle Foundation. https://markle.org/about-markle/expert/zo-baird Constantijn van Oranje is the envoy for Techleap.nl. https://www.techleap.nl/who-we-are Check out Ryan Heath's article here: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/20/digital-jobs-unfilled-amid-high-unemployment-460584 And check out the other POLITICO newsletters: Global Translations: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translationsCorridors: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/corridorsMorning Tech: https://www.politico.com/morningtech/Morning Energy: https://www.politico.com/morningenergy/Weekly Shift: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-shift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his very first day, President Joe Biden signed 17 different executive orders, including one paragraph that announced the return to the Paris Climate Agreement. But one order redirected the priorities of the EPA and the Energy and Interior Departments, making climate change and the environment top priorities again, and reversing a lot of the former administration’s rules. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Eric Wolff, Alex Guillen, and Annie Snider, on the significance of Biden’s Day 1 orders. Eric Wolff covers energy for POLITICO. Annie Snider covers water and the EPA for POLITICO.Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO.Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues 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

Joe Biden closed his inauguration day by signing myriad of executive orders, including ordering the return to the Paris Climate Agreement and stopping the Keystone XL pipeline. And while the eyes of the world were fixated on the transition, climate hawks eyed John Kerry, the incoming top official on climate diplomacy. POLITICO’s Ryan Heath, Zack Colman, Karl Mathiesen and Maura Forrest, on what the world climate leaders want Kerry to achieve in the Biden administration. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Ryan Heath is POLITICO's senior editor and the author of POLITICO's Global Translations.Maura Forrest is an energy and environment reporter for POLITICO Pro Canada. Karl Mathiesen is POLITICO Europe's senior climate correspondent.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

After a lame duck that’s been anything but, it’s finally Joe Biden’s first day in the White House. And with control of the executive and legislative branches, the Democratic leader is wasting no time putting forward an aggressive climate and regulatory agenda. Today, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explores the administrative actionsBiden is set to take on his first day, and Alex Guillen looks at how a federal court is leaving the incoming EPA an open door to limit carbon pollution from power plants. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO.Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues 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

In recent years, dozens of cities have filed lawsuits against oil giants over the impact of climate change in their communities. Whether states or federal courts hear the case could considerably shape the verdict. And today, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments over who has jurisdiction over these hearings. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen has details on what’s at stake. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues 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

The idea of a traditional career path is changing — and for the better. Technological advances and changing labor markets are spurring nontraditional job training methods like reskilling and upskilling to grow in popularity. But how are these new training programs working? Hosts Ryan Heath and Luiza Savage talk with guests in the new job training game. The orthodoxy on what makes for a traditional career path is changing — and for the better. As technological change accelerates and the labor market around the world shifts, nontraditional job training methods like reskilling and upskilling grow in popularity. But how are these new programs for training workers and helping them pivot careers working? Hosts Ryan Heath and Luiza Savage talk with guests who know what it's like to participate in or run one of these programs. Ryan Heath is the host of "Global Translations".Luiza Savage is a host of "Global Translations".Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio.Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.Alison Dempsey is a project manager at Solar Holler in West Virginia.Joel Duran is an IBM consultant and P-TECH program consultant.Ong Tze-Ch’in is the chief executive of SkillsFuture Singapore.Check out Ryan Heath's article on how America is looking to Singapore's model of rapid training programs: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/13/us-chamber-fund-training-programs-458412And check out the other POLITICO newsletters:Global Translations:https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translationsMorning Shift: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-shiftMorning Tech: https://www.politico.com/morningtech/Morning Energy: https://www.politico.com/morningenergy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Democrats taking control of the Senate, many expect the party to move aggressively on climate policy. But whatever Democrats want to achieve on climate or any policy front will have to pass muster with the most moderate Democrat in the Senate: West Virginia’s Joe Manchin. Today, POLITICO's Anthony Adragna sits down with the incoming Energy committee chairman. 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

That’s one way to get money out of politics: after last week’s attack on the Capitol, dozens of America’s largest companies are temporarily halting their political donations. And while many of the largest energy companies are following this step, none of them have so far chosen to limit the donation freeze to the politicians who have supported the violent groups. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Kelsey Tamborrino explain the companies’ middling reaction, and whether it will hold until the next political cycle. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter for POLITICO.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.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

Trump's EPA has cleared regulatory roadblocks for American industries from the very beginning. But a week before leaving office, the administration is setting up a major rule. The twist? It’s meant to limit its own future regulations. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen, on the latest effort from Andrew Wheeler’s office to limit the power of its Democratic successor. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Alex Guillen covers the EPA and environmental issues 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

In a normal transition, outgoing executive employees would be going through their rolodexes trying to find their next gig. But some fear their federal government experience in the Trump administration could be a stain on their resume, especially after last week’s attack on the Capitol. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Ben Lefebvre, on why the energy industry seems weary of hiring Trump alumni. Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.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.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

Of all the things you may remember 2020 for, natural disasters may not be at the top of the list. But last year was filled with strong hurricanes, floods, and uncontrollable wildfires. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on the natural disasters of the year from the view of the government’s climate science agency, and how science is already shaping the incoming administration. 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.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

POLITICO Energy presents Episode 9 of the new season of POLITICO's podcast "Global Translations": The pandemic sent shockwaves through a global labor market already upended by digitization and the green energy transition. It left tens of millions jobless and amplified skills gaps. Even as we spent trillions keeping the economy on life support, investment in the skills of the future has been scarce. So how do we get the right skills to the right people, to get the economy motoring again? Hosts Ryan Heath and Luiza Savage speak with experts about these major labor disruptions.Ryan Heath is the host of "Global Translations". Luiza Savage is a host of "Global Translations".Saadia Zahidi is a managing director at the World Economic Forum.Marianne Wanamaker is a economics professor at the University of Tennessee and former chief domestic economist on the White House Council of Economic Advisors.Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.Check out Ryan Heath's article on how workers are struggling for skills support here: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/06/workers-are-struggling-for-skills-support-during-pandemic-455063And check out the other POLITICO newsletters: Global Translations: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translationsWeekly Shift (labor): https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-shiftTransition Playbook: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/transition-playbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alaska Republicans managed to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil drilling in the 2017 tax law. But when the federal government tried to sell leases for oil production opened earlier this week, there was little interest. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on the massive flop, and whether it means the end for ANWR’s oil dreams. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Ben Lefebvre covers energy 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

January 6th, 2021 is a day that will live in infamy: over the afternoon, supporters of outgoing president Donald Trump took over the Capitol building as a joint session was set to confirm Joe Biden’s win of the White House. The resulting riot left a woman dead and multiple injured. But on the same day, results out of Georgia handed Democrats both Senate seats, flipping the upper chamber, and giving Joe Biden the full force of the government to fight climate change. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, on what a Democratic federal government is likely to do. 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

More than a decade ago, Joe Biden helped negotiate a historic stimulus package to help the American economy recover from the great recession. But the success of the economic recovery left billions of dollars in the federal government’s accounts without use, money that was meant to help green energy technologies. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on how the incoming Biden administration could put this money to use. 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.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 episode first aired on June 30th. According to the government’s floodplain, 8 million homes are prone to flooding in the next 100 years. But a new study released Monday suggests the number could be nearly double. POLITICO’s Zack Colman looks at why rising tides are raising the odds, and how it could impact some already vulnerable communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode first aired on October 20th. Governments have spent decades telling the public of the importance of recycling and separating their waste. And a major ally in these efforts has been a little triangle made of curving arrows that is supposed to symbolize that a material can be recycled. But ultimately, recycling has failed to make a sizable impact on the plastic pollution across the world. POLITICO’s Eline Schaart explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode originally aired on July 10. Long gone are the days where we dreamed of flying cars and teleporting for the future. POLITICO Europe’s Aitor Hernandez-Morales reports European leaders’ vision include no cars and what they call smaller, happier living. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The technologies that protect us, move us and power our daily lives require mining minerals and metals in distant places. But access to these essential materials is increasingly under threat. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk with experts who are sounding the alarm. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations".Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.Sharon Burke is a senior advisor for the International Security Program and Resource Security Program at New America. Nedal T. Nassar is Chief of Materials Flow Analysis Section at the U.S. Geological Survey.Tom Duesterberg is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He is an expert on trade and foreign policy. Luiza Savage's article on how America's dependence on critical minerals from China: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/18/china-could-strangle-biden-agenda-437171And check out the other POLITICO newsletters: Global Translations: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translationsMorning Energy: https://www.politico.com/morningenergy/The Long Game: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/the-long-gameChina Watcher: politico.com/chinaMorning Tech: https://www.politico.com/morningtech/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday, we finally learned president-elect Joe Biden’s picks for Interior and EPA heads. Today, POLITICO’s Zack Colman, Ben Lefebvre, and Alex Guillen join Anthony Adragna to discuss how the incoming Biden administration is shaping to be the most climate-change focused administration yet. Ben Lefebvre covers energy for POLITICO.Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Alex Guillen covers energy and the EPA 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

Could Biden finish his cabinet before the new year? Adding to the nominations already announced, yesterday Pete Buttigieg was introduced as the president-elect’s pick for Transportation Department, and that was just the first of many nominees to be reported in a busy midweek. Today, Tyler Pager, Zack Colman, Sam Mintz, and Alex Guillen, on the incoming administration’s nominees for the Energy and Transportation Departments, as well as the domestic climate policy chief. Tyler Pager covers the White House for POLITICO.Sam Mintz is a transportation reporter for POLITICO.Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Alex Guillen covers energy and the EPA 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

If you think you’re bad at leaving things for the last minute, just look at Congress. Bipartisan lawmakers are working against the clock to get a government spending bill through before the end of the year. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna reports on the many energy provisions that could ride along with the must-pass funding package. 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

European oil giants are promising to move away from fossil fuels and transition into green energy companies. But that’s not a pledge America’s giants are willing to make. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on Exxon Mobil’s latest climate pledge, and what the company hopes to gain from a less ambitious goal. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Ben Lefebvre covers energy 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

Throughout the Trump era, oil companies big and small embraced systemic deregulation that allowed them to increase revenue through higher pollution. But the administration’s scale-back of methane rules ended up hurting oil companies, who are now losing international deals because of their impact to the environment. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on why big fossil fuel companies are suggesting some new openness to some regulation of greenhouse gases. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Ben Lefebvre covers energy 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

What will it take to secure access to the critical minerals we need for the future — and can we solve one environmental challenge without creating a new one? Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk to political leaders around the world about what they are doing to shore up access to critical minerals. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations".Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAmbassador Kirsten Hillman is Canada’s Ambassador to the United StatesEU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional RelationsRead Luiza Savage's article on how US, Canada & Europe's policymakers are scrambling to secure critical minerals to develop clean energy:https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/09/renewables-mining-clean-energy-443844And check out the other POLITICO newsletters: Global Translations:https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translationsMorning Energy: https://www.politico.com/morningenergy/The Long Game: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/the-long-gameChina Watcher: politico.com/chinaMorning Tech: https://www.politico.com/morningtech/Corridors: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/corridors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biden’s cabinet is taking shape. The president-elect has already announced his picks for theState, Health and Human Services, and Defense Departments -- even a special envoy for climate change. But the key energy and environment positions are still pending. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, Ben Lefebvre, and Anthony Adragna round up the top contenders for Energy, Interior, and the EPA. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Ben Lefebvre covers energy 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

Democrats have their eyes on the two runoff races in Georgia next January in order to set their agenda. But when it comes to climate policy, flipping the Senate will be crucial toward determining the scope of Democratic climate pushes. Today, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, on how Democrats want to push for climate policy in the next Congress. 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

There’s no doubt that President-elect Joe Biden’s EPA will restore many of the regulations set by the Obama administration and lead domestic climate change priorities. But as Mary Nichols gains traction as Biden's pick to lead the EPA, environmental justice groups are concerned about her record on that issue. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Debra Kahn, on the group's concerns about Nichols. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Debra Kahn covers California energy policy at POLITICO.Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICOCarlos 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 2017 tax law, the Trump administration has had the power to open a part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil production. But it’s been the last month when the Interior Department has rushed to get the paperwork in places so companies can begin work. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, on why regardless of the administration’s fierce pace, the path ahead for drilling in ANWR is dotted with numerous obstacles. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Ben Lefebvre covers energy 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

As the fifth biggest American river, the Colorado river has served growing cities and a large portion of farmers along 7 states. But 20 consecutive years of drought have challenged the access to water and brought bitter discord between rural and urban communities. POLITICO’s Annie Snider spoke to one Colorado rancher who’s working on a solution centered around cooperation rather than conflict. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Annie Snider is an energy and environment 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