ARLINGTON, VA — POLITICO, the world's leading global news operation and information service specializing in politics and policy, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire E&E News, the renowned news organization focused solely on energy and the environment, now in its 22nd year.

Dear Valued Clients,

E&E News has hired two new reporters to cover chemicals and climate finance, issues that have drawn increased attention in energy and environment as business takes more action on climate change, public health and environmental justice.

Emma Dumain has joined E&E News’ congressional reporting team with a focus on natural resources policy.

E&E News has hired new reporters to cover energy policy and mining and shifted seasoned reporters to expand critical beats for energy and environment issues in 2020 and beyond.

E&E News is pleased to announce that Christian Vasquez has joined its editorial team to report on cybersecurity for Energywire.

E&E News has hired Lesley Clark to cover politics, the White House, lobbying and the Energy Department for Energywire.

E&E News has announced new editorial leadership at its publications that will bring fresh insight to the 21-year-old news organization.

E&E News has covered the energy and environment space for more than 20 years. We have written many stories about how those most affected by environmental pollution are also the least able to take advantage of clean energy solutions.

E&E News is pleased to announce new leadership for its award-winning energy reporting.

Heather Richards joins the E&E News natural resources team this summer as the fight over the Interior Department’s five-year offshore drilling plan heats up and the White House pushes ahead with its plan to open more public lands for oil and gas leases.

Four new reporters have joined the E&E News editorial team since January, adding valuable experience and insights to the newsroom as the impact of climate change and energy infrastructure takes on significant meaning ahead of the 2020 elections.

Amy Carlile has been promoted to managing editor of E&E News, a brand-new role at the company. It is one of several editorial changes E&E News has announced to create a dynamic newsroom ready to tackle more ambitious projects and insightful coverage of quickly evolving energy and environment issues.