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As the Presidential Election Looms, John Kerry Reckons With the Country’s Climate Past and Future

Inside Climate News · By Kiley Price · last updated
The United States’ former climate envoy spoke candidly about his time in the role and what he projects for the country’s climate future.

By Kiley Price

As the Super Tuesday dust settles, President Joe Biden left no doubt about this year’s matchup in his combative State of the Union Address Thursday night, referring to Donald Trump only as his “predecessor” 13 times. Climate policy for the next four years could look radically different depending on who wins this looming showdown. 

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