President Biden has selected one of Washington's most experienced political hands to help implement climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. Here's what to know.
Gina McCarthy, seen here at an April 2021 news conference, was Biden's first national climate adviser. She is stepping down, and her deputy Ali Zaidi is taking on the role.Gina McCarthy, seen here at an April 2021 news conference, was Biden's first national climate adviser. She is stepping down, and her deputy Ali Zaidi is taking on the role.On Friday, Biden announced his national climate adviser, Gina McCarthy, will step down. Her deputy, Ali Zaidi, will move into her role.
"Typically past administrations would simply count on the agencies to make these investments without a lot of White House scrutiny. This is different," Faber said.Ali Zaidi speaks to White House reporters during the daily briefing on Dec. 16, 2021.Ali Zaidi speaks to White House reporters during the daily briefing on Dec. 16, 2021.
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