POLITICO Energy

Climate talks at the center of the World Economic Forum.

Episode Summary

The summit at Davos will gather world leaders to discuss climate change, but the U.S. president, who will be attending, is expected to tout recent trade deals with China and North American neighbors. Plus, climate activists lose a battle in court to force the federal government to act on climate change.

Episode Notes

As world leaders meet at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to discuss climate change, President Donald Trump will be speaking of his recent achievements striking trade deals with China and the revamped USMCA. Also, Pro’s Alex Guillen has details about a battle at the federal court level where young environmentalists sought to force the executive branch to act on climate change.

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