"John Podesta Named as John Kerry's Successor in Top US Climate Role"

President Joe Biden has chosen senior White House adviser John Podesta to take over the international climate policy role from John Kerry, who will shift to supporting Biden's re-election campaign. Podesta will continue advising the president while adding climate duties, working from the White House and overseeing the implementation of significant climate legislation. Podesta, a longtime Democratic strategist, has been advising Biden on clean energy and innovation since 2022.