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America's Energy Future: How Gas Companies Are Fighting To Block Climate Rules

Natural gas utilities face a bleak future in a world increasingly concerned about climate change. An NPR investigation shows how they work to block local climate action and protect their business. More from NPR's <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/4127076/jeff-brady">Jeff Brady</a> and <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/143160021/daniel-charles">Dan Charles</a>: <a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/02/22/967439914/as-cities-grapple-with-climate-change-gas-utilities-fight-to-stay-in-business">As Cities Grapple With Climate Change, Gas Utilities Fight To Stay In Business</a>. Additional reporting in this episode from NPR's <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/348779465/nathan-rott">Nathan Rott</a>. <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/npr-extra/2020/09/09/909126490/where-you-can-hear-a-localized-consider-this">In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:considerthis@npr.org">considerthis@npr.org</a>. Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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