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"John Podesta Named as John Kerry's Successor for Top US Climate Diplomat"

President Biden has appointed John Podesta, a longtime Democratic strategist and climate aide, to handle international climate policy after John Kerry steps down. Podesta, who has been overseeing the implementation of climate incentives and funding in the Inflation Reduction Act, will continue to lead the rollout of the landmark climate law while taking on the role of international climate envoy. Podesta is well-known in Washington and Democratic circles, having served as chief of staff for former President Bill Clinton and as a climate adviser to former President Barack Obama. Biden's administration has faced criticism for its environmental decisions, but recently received praise for pausing approvals for new exports of liquefied natural gas in response to calls for more climate action.

2 years ago•Source: NPR

"John Podesta Named as U.S. Climate Envoy, Succeeding John Kerry"

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"John Podesta Named as U.S. Climate Envoy, Succeeding John Kerry"

President Biden will appoint senior adviser John D. Podesta to succeed John F. Kerry as the top U.S. climate diplomat, overseeing international climate policy while remaining at the White House. Podesta, a veteran Democratic strategist, played a key role in brokering the 2015 Paris climate agreement and will continue to focus on domestic deployment of clean energy. The move comes at a crucial time for Biden’s climate agenda and global efforts to slow Earth’s dangerous warming, with Podesta aiming to maintain momentum and leadership on climate action.

via The Washington Post

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