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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 Energ...

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 POLIT...

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 POLI...

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 podc...

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 ...

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 aut...

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 au...

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 h...

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 report...

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.Antho...

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 w...

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 a...

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 f...

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...

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...

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 th...

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 fe...

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 repo...

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...

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 re...

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...

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...

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 Colm...

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 reporte...

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...