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Kerry has an uncommonly thorough grasp of the science, the scale and the urgency of the climate challenge, she said.
“He gets the extraordinary benefits of action, in unlocking innovation, improving human health, driving economic development,” according to Turnbull Henry.
Glen Johnson, a senior advisor to Kerry through his four years as secretary of state, said climate change was always part of Kerry s agenda.
“Literally in every single bilateral meeting we had in 103 trips to 91 countries and all seven continents, climate change was part of the discussion . and after a very short period of time, foreign leaders knew that if they were going to have John Kerry coming in to see them, they better be prepared to talk about climate change,” Johnson said
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Climate change was a pillar of President Biden’s 2020 campaign. Since entering the White House, he has already rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement and signed a number of executive agreements to further tackle climate change at home and abroad. On Earth Day, President Biden will hold a Leaders’ Climate Summit led by John Kerry, special presidential envoy for climate, to outline emissions reductions, green energy investments and more.
How will these new commitments impact Massachusetts?
Miriam Wasser, reporter for WBUR s environment team, will moderate a panel of local climate experts and answer your questions.
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Kathleen Theoharides - secretary, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, City of Boston
Real estate groups push for veto of climate bill, saying it could thwart economic recovery
Developers worry that rules allowing towns to adopt ânet zeroâ building requirements could drive up costs and drive away business
By Jon Chesto Globe Staff,Updated January 12, 2021, 7:26 p.m.
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Governor Charlie Baker spoke during a panel conversation in early 2020. He has until the end of the day Thursday to sign or reject the climate and energy bill passed by the Legislature last week.Erin Clark/Globe Staff
A business-backed lobbying push over one controversial provision could end up sinking a far-reaching climate and energy bill that the Massachusetts Legislature passed on the penultimate day of its two-year session.