John Podesta to Oversee $370 Billion in U.S. Climate Spending
Mr. Podesta, a Democratic stalwart, will oversee $370 billion in clean energy investments. Gina McCarthy, the president’s domestic climate adviser, is stepping down.
Mr. Podesta, a Democratic stalwart, will oversee $370 billion in clean energy investments. Gina McCarthy, the president’s domestic climate adviser, is stepping down.
As the country’s first national climate adviser, Ms. McCarthy helped seed climate policy throughout the federal government.
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