The Most Complete Climate Policy Plan Ever?

<p>A group of House lawmakers recently released a 547-page report on climate change. Reporters at E&amp;E News <a href="https://www.eenews.net/stories/1063483561" target="_blank">call it</a> “arguably the most comprehensive climate policy plan in American politics.”</p><p>The report spells out in great detail how to use Congressional policy to decarbonize the economy. It was the result of nearly a year of input from hundreds of experts, 17 hearings, and thousands of meetings.</p><p>This week, we’ll discuss why this report is so significant. We’ll also look at a companion infrastructure bill from House Democrats that makes clean energy a centerpiece. Can it become a reality after the election?</p><p>Then, drama for pipelines and batteries. We’ll look at a slew of legal decisions for pipelines in just two weeks, and what they mean for the future of fossil fuel infrastructure.&nbsp;</p><p>Last, storage, unleashed. A court affirms FERC’s decision to treat energy storage just like any other power source in wholesale markets, opening the door to massive investment.</p><p>Resources:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.eenews.net/greenwire/stories/1063481681/search?keyword=%22Moving+Forward+Act%22" target="_blank">E&amp;ENews</a>: Democrats: 'We will turn this report into law'</li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/06/30/pelosi-climate-plan/" target="_blank">WaPo</a>: House Dems unveil ambitious climate package, steer toward a net-0 by 2050</li><li><a href="https://climatecrisis.house.gov/report" target="_blank">Select Committee</a>: Report</li><li><a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/court-scraps-dakota-access-pipeline-permit-forcing-shutdown" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>: Dakota Access Oil Line to Be Shut by Court in Blow for Trump</li><li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-25/enbridge-told-to-shut-pipeline-in-victory-for-michigan-officials?sref=UnYMIsqq" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>: State Court Judge Shuts Down Michigan’s Co