Sara Schonhardt

Sara Schonhardt, international climate reporter who follows global institutions, and Miranda Willson, water and environment reporter with on-the-ground pollution expertise. They compare a high-profile Potomac sewage disaster with U.S. pressure to strip climate priorities from the IEA. Short, sharp scenes: visible water pollution vs. sidelining climate on the world stage.

Sara Schonhardt, an international climate reporter for E&E News, dives into the challenges ahead of the UN climate conference in Brazil. With countries falling short of Paris Agreement targets, she highlights the impact of the U.S. withdrawal under Trump on global leadership. Rising energy demand and inflation further complicate negotiations, while a bipartisan group of governors urges Congress to reform permitting for energy projects. The stakes are high, making the road to COP30 more daunting than ever.

Sara Schonhardt, an international climate reporter for E&E News, dives into how China has positioned itself as a leading force in global climate diplomacy. She discusses China's influential role at the recent UN Climate Change Conference, especially as U.S. leadership diminishes. Schonhardt highlights China's investments in clean energy and collaborations with developing nations, exploring how these efforts could reshape global climate initiatives. The potential challenges to U.S. policies are also examined, revealing a complex interplay in climate leadership.