John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as the US special climate change envoy, AP source says
White House senior adviser John Podesta will replace John Kerry as U.S. special climate change envoy, according to a person familiar with the appointment
By COLLEEN LONG
Published - Jan 31, 2024, 04:02 PM ET
Last Updated - Jan 31, 2024, 04:03 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House senior adviser John Podesta will replace John Kerry as U.S. special climate change envoy, a person familiar with the appointment said Wednesday.
The Washington Post first reported the appointment.
Podesta was a behind-the-scenes veteran on climate in past Democratic administrations and was brought back to the White House last year to put into place an ambitious U.S. climate program newly revived by $375 billion from Congress. He also led the administration's climate task force.
