"John Podesta Named as John Kerry's Replacement for Biden's Climate Envoy"

President Biden has chosen John Podesta, his senior adviser on clean energy, to replace John Kerry as his global representative on climate. Podesta, a veteran political strategist, will take on the role in addition to overseeing $370 billion in spending on clean energy projects. He aims to continue and increase the momentum of Kerry's efforts in strengthening climate targets and shifting away from fossil fuels, while ensuring the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act. Podesta's new title will be senior adviser to the president for international climate policy, and his appointment will require Senate confirmation.