U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is VAS Communitypreparing for the next major climate summit, in Dubai. He's calling for an end to permitting new, unabated coal-fired power anywhere in the world. We ask him about whether the U.S. has lived up to its climate commitments.

We also talk to Vox climate reporter Rebecca Leber about Biden's signature climate legislation, which was passed a year ago this month.

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This episode was produced by Brianna Scott and Emma Klein. It was edited by Jeanette Woods, Adam Raney and Sami Yenigun. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.