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US signals it will push for widening pool of climate finance contributors

The United States has signalled it will push for widening the pool of climate finance contributors at COP29, all but confirming what is feared to be turning into a major clash with developing nations over funding responsibilities. White House Senior Advisor for Clean Energy and International Climate Policy, John Podesta, holds a press conference during the United Nations climate change …

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US top climate negotiator: ‘We won’t revert back’ as Trump prepares to take over

Associated Press

BAKU, Azerbaijan — No matter what kind of U-turn President-Elect Donald Trump will make on climate change, America’s clean energy economy won’t reverse into the dirty past, a combative but “bitterly disappointed” top American climate negotiator said Monday. He said Trump will likely pull the United States out of the landmark Paris Agreement and try to roll back many of …

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Climate action will continue despite Trump’s return, US envoy tells COP29

Al Jazeera

John Podesta seeks to reassure, countries agree to carbon market rules, and the Taliban is in attendance on first day of climate summit. US climate envoy John Podesta has called on governments to believe in the United States’ clean energy economy, saying President-elect Donald Trump can slow but not stop its climate change pledges. On Monday, during the first day …

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U.S. top climate negotiator: ‘We won’t revert back’ as Trump prepares to take over

LA Times

John Podesta, U.S. climate envoy, speaks during a news conference at the COP29 U.N. No matter what kind of U-turn President-elect Donald Trump will make on climate change, America’s clean energy economy won’t reverse into the dirty past, a combative but “bitterly disappointed” top American climate negotiator said Monday. “Fortunately, many in our country and around the world are working …

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COP29: Climate fight is bigger than one election, says US climate envoy after Trump's election

New Indian Express

BAKU: As the world gathers in Baku for the COP29 climate summit, John Podesta, the US climate envoy, has reassured global leaders that America’s commitment to fighting climate change remains steadfast, even with President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. He accepted that the prospect of Trump’s climate stance was "bitterly disappointing" for those hoping the US would continue aggressive climate action. While …

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White House works to Trump-proof Biden’s legacy ahead of tight election

CNN

CNN — On the day President Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection, he convened his senior team at the White House, asking for a plan to “run through the tape” in his final six months in office, implementing key laws and cementing foreign policy, chief of staff Jeff Zients told political appointees on a call this summer. Here’s …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

From electric vehicles to deciding what to cook for dinner, John Podesta faces climate challenges

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — John Podesta was two months into his new role as President Joe Biden’s top climate diplomat when he faced his first international crisis — what to serve for dinner. Podesta conceded that progress has been slower than expected on electric vehicles, but he believes there’s still momentum despite efforts by the political right to “demonize” zero-emission vehicles. “There’s …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as top international adviser on climate change

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — White House senior adviser John Podesta will add international climate policy to his job responsibilities, replacing special climate envoy John Kerry as the top U.S. official on international climate issues, the White House said Wednesday. John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate arrives to attend the Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Musk meets Biden's top officials to discuss ways to ramp up EV production

India Today

Tesla's Chief Executive Elon Musk met two top White House officials on Friday in Washington to discuss how the car maker and Democratic President Joe Biden could work together to advance electric vehicle production and speed electrification of U.S. vehicle networks. Musk met John Podesta, a Democratic stalwart who serves as Biden's senior adviser for clean energy innovation, and Mitch …

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Postal Service pledges move to all-electric delivery fleet

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — In a major boost for President Joe Biden’s pledge to eliminate gas-powered vehicles from the sprawling federal fleet, the Postal Service said Tuesday it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks — and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026. “It’s wonderful that the Postal Service will be at the forefront of the switch …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Biden picks White House veteran to run revived climate drive

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday brought back John Podesta, a behind-the-scenes veteran at getting things done on climate in past Democratic administrations, to put into place an ambitious U.S. climate program newly revived by $375 billion from Congress. A former Environmental Protection Agency chief, McCarthy had led Biden’s domestic climate program during Democrats’ two years of struggle — …

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Biden picks White House veteran to run revived climate drive

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Why Biden Budget Pick Neera Tanden Already Faces Republican Opposition

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Why Biden Budget Pick Neera Tanden Already Faces Republican Opposition Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Before President-elect Joe Biden had even formally introduced his intended nominee for budget director, the pushback started rolling in. Neera Tanden would make history as the first woman of color to head the Office of Management and Budget, but …

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4 years, 1 month ago

'It's Dangerous To Delay' Transition, Democratic White House Veteran Podesta Says

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'It's Dangerous To Delay' Transition, Democratic White House Veteran Podesta Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images The Trump administration's stonewalling of President-elect Joe Biden's transition team poses a serious risk to the U.S. – particularly during a deadly crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, according to John Podesta, who co-chaired former President Barack Obama's …

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US signals it will push for widening pool of climate finance contributors

US top climate negotiator: ‘We won’t revert back’ as Trump prepares to take over

Climate action will continue despite Trump’s return, US envoy tells COP29

U.S. top climate negotiator: ‘We won’t revert back’ as Trump prepares to take over

COP29: Climate fight is bigger than one election, says US climate envoy after Trump's election

White House works to Trump-proof Biden’s legacy ahead of tight election

From electric vehicles to deciding what to cook for dinner, John Podesta faces climate challenges

John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as top international adviser on climate change

Musk meets Biden's top officials to discuss ways to ramp up EV production

Postal Service pledges move to all-electric delivery fleet

Biden picks White House veteran to run revived climate drive

Biden picks White House veteran to run revived climate drive

Why Biden Budget Pick Neera Tanden Already Faces Republican Opposition

'It's Dangerous To Delay' Transition, Democratic White House Veteran Podesta Says