Why are some Democrat governors backing Trump's gas pipelines? – This Week in Cleantech

This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate featuring Paul Gerke of Factor This and Tigercomm’s Mike Casey. This week's episode features special guest Benjamin Storrow from E&E News, who discusses how some Democratic governors are more open to natural gas pipeline expansion as energy costs rise. This week’s “Cleantecher of the Week” is Kevin Doffing who runs a group of veterans involved in cleantech. He has 50 caliber shell casings he uses as lobby swag. Congratulations, Kevin! This Week in Cleantech — June 5, 2026 The Sorry State of Carbon Removal — Heatmap News Solar energy helps US farms stay afloat – but Republicans’ bill could change that — The Guardian America’s Data-Center Build-Out Is Falling Way Behind Schedule — The Wall Street Journal 7 states sue Trump administration over nearly $1 billion deal to halt offshore wind farm — ABC News ‘Ready to cave’: How liberal governors warmed to Trump’s pipelines — E&E News