Climate action: an "oasis of diplomacy" for US/China, says Energy Secretary Granholm

US Eager to Work With China on Clean Hydrogen, Says Energy Secretary | GZERO World

China is the world's top emitter of greenhouse gases. Despite a recent chill in ties over Taiwan, President Biden is eager to reengage Beijing on things like clean hydrogen, US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tells Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.

The Biden administration understands that the Europeans need to keep the lights on, says Granholm.

Russia's war in Ukraine has upended global efforts to tackle climate change. Europe in particular has had to reverse course on some of its net zero plans by buying more US liquified natural gas to make up for the Russian shortfall.

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