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Across the country, some states are struggling to pay their employees and make ends meet because of the pandemic. And in Alaska, as leaders look for ways to keep the state financially afloat, a proposal has come up to raise taxes to the oil industry. And as the fate of this proposal heads to the polls in just over a week, POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino reports that a multi-million dollar brawl is he...

In the spotlight during the last presidential debate of 2020, Democratic candidate Joe Biden said he will promote a transition out for the oil industry if he wins the election. But while it may sound like a huge red flag for America’s oil country, there are real signs that the transition may already be unavoidable. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Zack Colman analyze the climate portion of the debate....

President Trump has taken Angela Merkel’s government to task on trade deficits and NATO dues, but has also voiced his disapproval over the completion of a second gas pipeline project connecting Germany to Russia. POLITICO’s Matthew Karnitschnig, on why Germany’s energy policy is so central to America, and why the two allies are set to stay at odds over this issue for years to come. Anthony Adragna...

A national ban on fracking has been a top demand for progressives and environmentalists for years, even becoming one of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ top campaign promises during the Democratic primaries. But Joe Biden, the party’s nominee, sees it differently: he’s made clear he doesn’t favor an outright ban on the practice. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Zack Colman, on the nuances of debates over the role...

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....

Last month, a federal judge in Montana said William Perry Pendley cannot continue at the helm of the Bureau of Land Management because he has served as acting chief for over a year. But despite the court ruling, Pendley continues to say he is leading the agency, even if the orders have to be signed by the Interior Secretary. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino reports that the conflict is starting to cos...

As vice-president, Joe Biden got a front row look at how international trade agreements could help in the push for action on climate change. Now, in the final sprint for the White House, his team is looking for ways to make America’s economic muscle an important tool in the international fight against global warming. POLITICO’s Gavin Bade explains. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITIC...

All throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has made clear he is not a fan of renewable energies. But despite tariffs on solar and baseless attacks on how bad windmills are for noise pollution and birds, the renewable industries have had a period of unprecedented bonanza. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff, on how much the green sector has grown despite the president’s rhetoric. Anthony Adragna is an energy re...

California has a history of environmental consciousness that dates back to the 1970s. And for most of the 21st century, climate change has been a priority on the state level, no matter the political party in power. But despite aggressive emissions and pollutions policies, the state has also become the poster child of the climate crisis. POLITICO’s Debra Kahn on how the severe natural disasters are...

The lead up to an election isn’t just about polling and campaigning. Behind the scenes, Joe Biden’s team is working nonstop to find the best cabinet picks if they win in November. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre on Anthony Adragna, with who is best positioned to fill the Interior Department and EPA. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Ben Lefebvre    is an energ...

The czars' reign over Russia ended more than a century ago with the February Revolution. But the term is still used in the federal government to describe officials with a single mission and broad powers. And POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Anthony Adragna are reporting that Joe Biden’s team is considering appointing a climate czar if Democrats take over the White House. Anthony Adragna is an energy re...

One of President Trump’s signature moves has been rolling back Obama-era regulations on the environment. That’s how the administration ended a key rule on carbon emissions. But the replacement to this rule known as the ACE rule, has raised legal challenges from fossil fuel companies and environmentalists. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen explains. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host...

In July, the Supreme Court ruled that the eastern half of Oklahoma is Native American land. In the ruling, the justices said they were keeping the promise the government made to the Native Americans. But a hidden provision is allowing the state to keep control of the environmental regulations that rule over oil and coal plants. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen explains. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporte...

Three years ago, Washington state turned down a project to build a coal terminal that would allow coal from neighboring states to be sent to Asia. And after multiple courts have sided with Washington on the issue, the coal-producing states claim the decision is effectively an embargo on their coal, and want the Supreme Court to weigh in. POLITICO’s Annie Snider explains. Anthony Adragna is an ener...

Last month, President Trump announced he would extend the moratorium on drilling off much of the Atlantic coastline. Even as he made the announcement, many in the oil industry were hoping to be able to continue surveying the area — but that prospect may have disappeared last week. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre contextualizes the reversal on offshore drilling from the White House. Anthony Adragna is an e...

A hundred years ago, John D. Rockefeller built an oil empire that made him the richest person in American history. But in the 21st century, his descendants are trying to use their money and influence to help fight climate change. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy. Zack Colman is an energy and environment reporter for POL...

Dropping production costs are making solar power appealing to private users and big utilities alike. And the growing popularity of the renewable energy source is creating a dilemma in Florida, where the state is having to balance the area needed to harness the power of the sun, and the land needed for agriculture. POLITICO’s Bruce Ritchie explains. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITIC...

One of Trump’s key promises to the coal industry was rolling back environmental regulations -- and it  helped him win in key states back in 2016. But that hasn’t been nearly enough to restore the industry to health, as cheaper natural gas and renewables eat away at its hold on the power industry. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Eric Wolff explain why the president’s promise was impossible to keep, and...

Filling cabinet position with temporary, acting chiefs has long been a trademark of the Trump administration. But on Friday, a judge ruled that William Perry Pendley’s time as acting chief of the Bureau of Land Management was unlawful, and ordered a massive review of the agency’s moves over the past year, opening the door for walk backs. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Kelsey Tamborrino investigate wh...

Over the weekend, the president announced he is nominating Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Barrett, a longtime legal scholar with a short tenure as a federal judge, is almost certain to be confirmed, after GOP senators confirmed they would vote on the nomination over the past week. But what would a Justice Barrett mean for enviro...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday, setting a goal to ban the sale of new gas vehicles within 15 years. But, the order faces major legal obstacles ahead. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains.   Eric Wolff covers energy and policy for POLITICO.  Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is an audio intern for POLITICO Audio. Irene No...

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. energy company executives polled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas believe U.S. crude oil production has peaked, according to survey results released Wednesday. What does that mean for the oil industry? And who are oil executives blaming? POLITICO’S Ben Lefebvre explains.   Ben Lefebvre covers energy and policy for POLITICO.  Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter and...

China's President Xi Jinping announced on Tuesday that the world's top-emitting country would pursue swifter greenhouse gas emissions goals, pledging to reach carbon neutrality by 2060 and to reach peak emissions before 2030. How does that compare to the United States’ current climate goals? POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.   Zack Colman is a Politico Energy reporter. Anthony Adragna is an energy...

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be remembered as a champion of gender equality, but she also left behind a considerable environmental legacy. POLITICO's Alex Guillén and Annie Snider take a look at her past rulings, and peek into the future of environmental cases the high court could consider without RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

States across the map are embracing the transition to clean energy sources. And in the growing wind market, a race is underway to become the inland hub of offshore wind power in the eastern seaboard. POLITICO New Jersey’s Sam Maldonado and New York’s Marie French explain how each state plans to become the capital of offshore wind along the Atlantic coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...