Over the last two years, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has sharpened his
environmental rhetoric and pushed climate change toward the top of his
policy agenda – a notable evolution in political strategy highlighted by
his trip to China this week. POLITICO’s Jeremy White breaks down why
Newsom is embracing the role of climate champion right now and how his
China trip fits into that political strategy. Plus, the Biden
administration proposed banning all uses of trichloroethylene, an
extremely toxic chemical linked with cancer and developmental effects. 

 

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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of
the POLITICO Energy podcast.

Jeremy B. White is a senior reporter covering the intersection of
politics in policy in California.

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. 

Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.