From electric vehicles to deciding what to cook for dinner, John Podesta faces climate challenges

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White House global climate envoy John Podesta speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Serkan Gurbuz) WASHINGTON – John Podesta was two months into his new role as President Joe Biden’s global climate envoy when he faced his first international crisis — what to serve for dinner. He had invited his Chinese counterpart, Liu Zhenmin, over to his house but learned that his guest — perhaps not surprisingly — only likes Chinese food. Although Podesta is well known for his culinary...