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Environmental justice has become an important issue on the 2020 presidential race, and historically ostracized groups are now playing a major role on the campaign trail. Pro's Zack Colman is following these groups, and how environmental justice is playing out on the campaign trail. Also, the E.P.A. inspector general fires back at the agency's leadership, as investigations pile up on the chief of staff. And, some of the 2020 presidential nominees speak about climate change on national television. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New data released by the E.P.A. shows people across the country are exposed to a cancer-causing chemical at rates a thousand times over what the agency considers acceptable. Still, the agency says there is no cause for alarm. Meanwhile, the agency's watchdog says a top official is refusing to cooperate with an investigation into whether he pressured an independent scientist to modify congressional testimony critical of the Trump administration. Plus, Rick Perry speaks about the latest developments surrounding him in the impeachment inquiry, and some prominent Democrats will talk climate change on The Weather Channel. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lawsuit involving water pollution in Hawaii has its first day in the Supreme Court, and the outcome may redefine regulations on pollution permits all across the U.S. POLITICO Pro's Annie Snider discusses the case. Also, Energy secretary Rick Perry's name comes up multiple times in the released depositions of the U.S. ambassador to the E.U., Gordon Sondland, and former special envoy to Ukraine, Kurt Volker, which could spell trouble for the outgoing secretary, according to Pro's Anthony Adragna and Ben Lefebvre. Plus, the president's legislative director says the administration is open to a stopgap bill to avoid another government shutdown, and the Senate Armed Services Chairman says negotiations are inching forward on the fiscal 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump's nominee for the Republican vacancy to FERC's board, James Danly, will be testifying before the Senate's Energy and Natural Resources committee, as his path to confirmation begins. But his nomination breaks with tradition of pairing nominations when there are vacancies from both parties. Pro's Gavin Bade discusses this controversy and Danly's nomination. Plus, depositions from the U.S. special envoy to Ukraine and from the U.S. ambassador to the E.U. may be released. And, the U.S. begins the proceedings to leave the Paris Climate Agreement. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting today, the administration can begin paperwork to leave the Paris Climate Agreement, a process that could be completed as soon as November, 2020. Pro's Zack Colman discusses how starting the process affects foreign relations related to climate policy. Plus, the E.P.A. is expected to change the rules that govern a potentially toxic leftover from coal-fired power plants. And, more government officials will talk to lawmakers as part of the impeachment probe, but the energy secretary will not be one of them. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A major U.S.-Canada pipeline has spilled almost 400,000 gallons of oil along wetlands in North Dakota, which may threaten permits for TC Energy's already controversial pipeline, Keystone XL. Also, reports that the administration's much-anticipated federal auto emissions rule will institute annual increases. And, as the deadline to avoid another government shutdown nears, the Senate has passed the first set of bills regarding fiscal spending for 2020, which involve budgets for the Department of Interior and the E.P.A. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday's testimony by Army Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman to House Democrats puts Energy Secretary Rick Perry in the room as top administration officials discussed a possible investigation into Joe Biden by Ukraine. POLITICO Pro's Ben Lefebvre discusses what we know of Perry's involvement in the scandal that sparked the impeachment inquiry. Plus, despite Trump's promises on the campaign trail, coal companies continue to go bankrupt in key political states. And, the House will pick up public lands bills later this week. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Democrats on the Oversight Committee start going through the Trump administration's decision to roll back automobile fuel economy standards. Also, as Californians deal with massive wildfires and a 2-day planned blackout, many are turning to state leaders for a better solution to fire prevention, forcing local governments to consider options in regulating, and possibly restructuring, the biggest utility in the country. And, the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Greg Walden announces his retirement. Who might take his spot? Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The E.P.A.’s decision to repeal the Water of The United States rule without introducing a replacement is forcing agencies to use a decades-old regulation. POLITICO Pro’s environmental reporter Annie Snider discusses the administration’s decision and the lawsuits that it is already facing. Also, Energy Secretary Rick Perry defends the president’s call with the leader of Ukraine that sparked the impeachment enquiry. And on Sunday, California governor Gavin Newsom issued a state-wide state of emergency as wildfires burn north and south of the state. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO Pro’s energy editor Matt Daily discuss what president Donald Trump meant when he said some troops would have to stay in northwest Syria to “secure oil fields.” Also, Massachusetts attorney general announces the state is suing Exxon for downplaying potential liability resulting from climate change. And, New York city looks to the Great White North for energy. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The E.P.A.'s Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee begins a 2-day meeting to discuss the agency's science behind the particulate matter standard, but absent in the talks will be a large number of scientists that administrator Andrew Wheeler dismissed last year. Plus, an investigation into whether a Ukrainian natural gas oligarch funneled money into president Trump's campaign through Rudy Giuliani's associates. Also, the president delays an important announcement related to the Paris Climate Agreement. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump will be at the Shale Insight natural gas conference today, where he's expected to formally announce the U.S. will start filing the paperwork to leave the Paris Climate Agreement at the earliest possible date. Also, the Supreme Court opens a door for potential state lawsuits related to climate change. Plus, California environmental policy reporter Debra Kahn discusses the administration's decision to loosen endangered species protections in order to allow more water to be pumped from California’s main water-delivery system. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A modern field of research could reshape the way blame for climate change is distributed, And how culprits are penalized. Pro's Zack Colman explains attribution science, and how it can reshape the fight over climate change policy. Plus, POLITICO's Gavin Bade had a first seat in Kentucky, as a coal magnate presses FERC on grid resilience. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is looking to push forward several spending bills this week, including some that would set funding levels for the Energy department and the E.P.A. Pro's Gavin Bade is in Kentucky covering an unusual summit on energy. Plus, a look into tensions between FERC's board members. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secretary Rick Perry, one of the longest-serving members of Trump's cabinet, has announced he will leave the administration by the end of the year. The announcement comes a day before a deadline from House Democrats who are seeking documents related to Perry's role in U.S.-Ukraine relations. Pro's Ben Lefebvre discusses whether Perry's departure puts him closer to a testimony before Congress. Plus, Pro's Zack Colman explains why some major trades associations are warming up to the idea of changing their climate policy. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO's Annie Snider has unveiled that David Dunlap, E.P.A's research chief, kept on communicating with officials at the agency about a health assessment of formaldehyde, despite saying he would voluntarily recuse himself given his previous employer. Plus, Congressional Energy reporter Anthony Adragna asks senators whether Rick Perry should comply with the House's subpoena for documents related with his involvement in the U.S.- Ukraine relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The EPA's proposed supplemental blending rule for the Renewable Fuel Standards fails to raise the ethanol requirements on fuel production, despite the president's suggestion last week. Pro's Eric Wolff discusses the details of the supplemental blending rule. Plus, the administration considers allowing logging to reach the last frontier. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tax credit for electric vehicles may be making its way through Congress. POLITICO''s Gavin Bade joins to discuss the groups that have been lobbying for, and against, this credit. Plus, Democratic senators try keep Obama's Clean Power Plan alive, and what does Neil Chatterjee have to say about leaving FERC? Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The impeachment enquiry has finally knocked on energy secretary Rick Perry's door. POLITICO's Anthony Adragna, Ben Lefebvre, and Zack Colman explore what Democrats want to learn, and how the Ukraine's scandal has impacted Perry's role in the Trump administration. Plus, Annie Snider joins with details on new regulations to reduce lead in water. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler is expected to announce the most significant update to the Lead and Copper Rule in almost 30 years. Plus, federal agencies will provide guidance on how to comply with specific federal regulations, and POLITICO's Alex Guillen explains why scientists whose panel was disbanded by the EPA are continuing to do their work. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strong winds have blown away power for over a million people across California, as PG&E is forced to flip the switch. POLITICO'S Eric Wolff takes a look at the politics of the renewable fuel standard, and a mayor's summit on climate. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secretary of Energy Rick Perry's name has emerged in a new subpoena for more documents surrounding the administration's decision to freeze military aid to Ukraine this summer. POLITICO's Anthony Adragna talks about how the growing probe is affecting Perry's trip. Plus, more ethanol in the nation's fuel supply, and a state's response to the EPA. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Note: This episode was updated to reflect Gordon Sondland's refusal to testify before Congress Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Perry's trip comes as the Energy Secretary finds himself facing new questions in the impeachment inquiry centered on Ukraine. Anthony Adragna provides some context about why the region has been so important to Perry. Plus, Alex Guillén and Annie Snider unpack one of the big environmental cases before the U.S. Supreme Court in the term that opens today. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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