This special episode contains an extended interview with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) He talks with Climatewire editor Evan Lehmann and deputy editor Robin Bravender from his office about inaction on climate change in Congress, the Trump administration, and his plan to counter the influence of the fossil fuel lobby.

Photo by Richard Davidson.

The Climate Lede: State of the Union bingo & Pruitt criticizes Trump 01/30/2018

The latest climate change news and debates and what it's like to cover them from the E&E newsroom. Why Climate Lede? A "lede" in journalism is the juicy bit at the top of a story that entices you to find out more.

Climate Lede is hosted by the editor and deputy editor of Climatewire, a publication of E&E News focused on the policy, business and science of climate change.

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