Emma Dumain

Emma Dumain, a journalist from POLITICO's E&E News, delves into the tensions between the oil and gas industry and the Democratic Party at their national convention. Despite overt hostility, fossil fuel leaders express optimism about Kamala Harris's rise. Dumain reveals how industry representatives believe that political rhetoric surrounding climate change isn’t a real threat. She also discusses the challenges Harris faces in balancing her engagement with climate-conscious voters and her past environmental record as election season approaches.