John Kerry named as President-elect Biden's powerful new climate tsar

The former Secretary of State will also be a member of the National Security Council, highlighting the importance of the climate crisis to the incoming administration

John Kerry speaks into Joe Biden's ear while campaigning for the former vice-president ahead of primary elections in December last year. — John Kerry speaks into Joe Biden's ear while campaigning for the former vice-president ahead of primary elections in December last year.Getty

Leigh Collins

Published 23 November 2020, 19:00Updated 24 November 2020, 20:10