Sara Schonhardt

Sara Schonhardt, an international climate reporter for E&E News, dives into the challenges ahead of the UN climate conference in Brazil. With countries falling short of Paris Agreement targets, she highlights the impact of the U.S. withdrawal under Trump on global leadership. Rising energy demand and inflation further complicate negotiations, while a bipartisan group of governors urges Congress to reform permitting for energy projects. The stakes are high, making the road to COP30 more daunting than ever.

Sara Schonhardt, an international climate reporter for E&E News, dives into how China has positioned itself as a leading force in global climate diplomacy. She discusses China's influential role at the recent UN Climate Change Conference, especially as U.S. leadership diminishes. Schonhardt highlights China's investments in clean energy and collaborations with developing nations, exploring how these efforts could reshape global climate initiatives. The potential challenges to U.S. policies are also examined, revealing a complex interplay in climate leadership.

Sara Schonhardt, a climate policy journalist from POLITICO’s E&E News, joins California Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss President Biden's recent address at New York Climate Week. They dive into Biden's achievements in job creation and pollution reduction while highlighting the stark contrast with Trump's policies. Newsom sheds light on his new legislation to regulate oil and gas production in California, emphasizing the urgency of climate action. Their conversation paints a vivid picture of the critical junction facing U.S. climate strategy ahead of the upcoming elections.