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The Climate and U.S. National Security: A Conversation Series

The Climate and U.S. National Security: A Conversation Series

Aerial view from the fighter plane's cockpit flying over the low cloud cover mountain scape with head up display acquire targets and enemies location hidden in the dense mountain forest

CLIMATE — One of President Biden’s first areas of focus after taking office on Wednesday was on the climate, reinstating a commitment that the US will rejoin the Paris climate accord.

The Biden Administration is also pledging a review of more than 100 other climate or environment-related regulations and the President has appointed former Secretary of State John Kerry to lead his administration’s efforts as special presidential envoy for climate, a cabinet-level position that includes a seat at the National Security Council.

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