Joe Biden and Joe Manchin negotiate a deal to force the Mountain Valley Pipeline to be constructed despite overwhelming evidence it is not economically viable and will cause significant environmental impacts. The deal was snuck through the Debt Ceiling Relief Bill, which also included significant changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These changes limit the Federal Governments ability to conduct environmental reviews, and open the door for the oil and gas, and other industries, to conduct business with significantly less oversight. Thank you for listening to the Saving Green Podcast! Check out our Twitter, Instagram, Discord, and Patreon at the Linktree link here: https://linktr.ee/savinggreenpod

On this episode we discuss the ongoing crisis in Hawai'i after jet fuel leaked multiple times from the Red Hill Fuel Storage Facility. This episode discusses the history of the issue, including the Navy's negligence to repair and maintain the facility. Addiitonally, we discuss the consequences of local water pollution, what is being done to address the situaiton, and what steps still need to be taken. Thank you for listening! https://www.linktr.ee/savinggreenpod

This episode takes a look at the recent oil and gas project, known as the Willow Project, which was approved by President Biden by executive order. Climate scientists warn that this project will release a carbon "bomb" which could have devastating impacts on the climate in the future. We take a look at the impacts of the project, the arguments for and against it, and better solutions that protect the climate while still creating jobs and economic value.