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The climate advocates who have Manchin's ear
FromPOLITICO Energy
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Released:
Apr 1, 2022
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The White House and Democrats are hoping to strike a deal on a slimmed
down version of the Build Back Better bill that includes major climate
and clean energy legislation – a key priority before the midterm
elections. That’s brought all eyes back to Sen. Joe Manchin, who’s been
a defender of fossil fuels in the caucus, but has also been open to a
historic green energy push. POLITICO’s Zack Colman takes a look at the
climate confidants of the West Virginia senator who could help shape his
policy positions.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
down version of the Build Back Better bill that includes major climate
and clean energy legislation – a key priority before the midterm
elections. That’s brought all eyes back to Sen. Joe Manchin, who’s been
a defender of fossil fuels in the caucus, but has also been open to a
historic green energy push. POLITICO’s Zack Colman takes a look at the
climate confidants of the West Virginia senator who could help shape his
policy positions.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Released:
Apr 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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