California governor Gavin Newsom is in Brazil for the United Nations’ COP30 climate summit, touting the Golden State’s climate initiatives — with no President Donald Trump in sight. POLITICO’s Debra Kahn digs into Newsom’s climate showcase and how he’s being received on the world stage. Plus, the Interior Department says National Environmental Policy Act does not apply to offshore federal oil and gas lease sales mandated by Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Josh Siegel⁠ is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. 

Debra Kahn is the California Policy Editor for POLITICO.

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⁠Ben Lefebvre⁠ is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO. 

⁠Matt Daily⁠ is the energy editor for POLITICO. 

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