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942 views President Biden campaigned on prioritizing climate change in his Administration, with an ambitious $2T plan to invest in clean energy and setting a target for a carbon-free electricity sector by 2035. His “Build Back Better” plan centered around accelerating the deployment of clean energy technologies like electric vehicles, solar, wind, and energy efficient buildings. It is no surprise then that the new Administration has taken swift action on clean energy and climate in the earl...

[co-author: Shawn Whites] The Biden administration’s international climate diplomacy agenda is taking shape. While rejoining the Paris Agreement is the centerpiece, President Biden’s January 27 Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad (EO) provides insight into how the U.S. intends to “exercise its leadership to promote a significant increase in global climate ambition.” 1 In our overview of the EO and other “Climate Day” actions, we identified five key act...

China Brings Back Climate Envoy With Record of Deals With U.S. Feb 04 2021, 11:58 PM February 04 2021, 5:38 PM February 04 2021, 11:58 PM (Bloomberg) -- China’s re-appointment of veteran climate negotiator Xie Zhenhua -- a key architect of the Paris Agreement and the country’s plan to end carbon emissions by 2060 -- signaled that Beijing is looking to engage the Biden administration on the issue. (Bloomberg) -- China’s re-appointment of veteran climate negotiator Xie Zhenhua -- a...

A ‘Nerve Center’ for Climate in the Biden White House President Joseph R. Biden Jr. brings with him the largest team of climate change experts ever assembled in the White House, and action on global warming is expected quickly. Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Jill Biden leaving Wilmington, Del., on Tuesday for the inauguration.Credit...Doug Mills/The New York Times Published Jan. 19, 2021Updated Jan. 21, 2021 WASHINGTON — Joseph R. Biden Jr. assumed the presidency on Wednesday, bringing ...

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The former Secretary of State is drawing heavily on Obama administration alumni and Foggy Bottom personnel to fill out his staff.

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