Camila Domonoske

During his inaugural address, President Trump said, "I will also declare a national energy emergency — we will drill, baby, drill." What does that declaration mean — not only for the energy industry, but for combatting climate change & for consumers?

This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, climate correspondent Jeff Brady, and business correspondent Camila Domonoske.

The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger, and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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Tesla laid off hundreds of people. The company's supercharger network has been a striking success. So why did Elon Musk hit that team with devastating layoffs?

U.S. policymakers from both parties have proposed higher trade barriers, or even bans, to keep the vehicles out more permanently.

Two electric vehicle shoppers feel conflicted about how China's more affordable EVs would affect drivers, jobs and the climate if they were sold in the U.S.

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One week after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, we look at the economic impact in the city and the ripple effects on industries that relied on the port.

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Electric vehicles may account for more than half of new cars by 2032. Consumers have many questions and concerns about them and the environment.

The EPA has finalized new vehicle emissions standards to dramatically speed up adoption of electric vehicles over the next decade. It's part of the White House effort to fight climate change.

Electric vehicles lose some range in cold weather. But how much range, exactly? Enthusiasts and researchers alike run regular tests to answer that question precisely.

EV sales grew more than 50% last year, but the pace of that growth is slowing. Ford and GM are slowing down electric vehicle production, but other automakers are forging ahead with all-electric plans.

Toyota has issued a do-not-drive order for some older Corollas and RAV4s. It's part of a years-long effort to persuade U.S. drivers to fix cars with defective Takata airbags.

Cruise hired a law firm to investigate the start-up's interactions with regulators after a Cruise vehicle dragged a pedestrian on October 2. Multiple government agencies are now examining the crash.

Oil production in the U.S. keeps growing, setting new records. Meanwhile oil companies are snapping each other up in a wave of mergers that's resulting in fewer, bigger companies — and possibly even more oil.

Early in the pandemic, car lots were nearly empty. But in 2023, the U.S. auto industry sold more cars than it has since 2019.

Getting the $7,500 tax credit for a new electric vehicle is about to get a lot simpler – you get it as a discount off the car. But fewer cars might be eligible as requirements grow stricter.

Consumer Reports, the nonprofit product testing organization, is adapting to the rise of the electric vehicle. One change: Range tests that show how far you can drive on a full battery charge.

Many oil companies have considered getting into greener alternatives. But there is a problem: Virtually nothing makes as much money as oil does.

The fossil fuel industry has a huge voice in this year's climate talks. But what are oil companies actually saying? And why does it matter? We break down their statements into plain English.

With voting nearly complete, long-time workers should soon see pay rise by about 33%, while some newer workers and temps will see their pay more than double. Final tallies are expected this weekend.