California has long been viewed as America's climate leader, but its likely next governor, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Xavier Becerra, may be pulling back on its aggressive policies. POLITICO's Alex Nieves explains why Becerra is considering changes to California's climate approach, the political pressures behind that shift, and how it could affect governments and major industries around the world. Plus, Gov. Greg Abbott is hitting pause on new data centers in Texas, and President Donald Trump is expected to meet with mining executives on Friday.

Alex Nieves is the California transportation reporter at POLITICO.

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Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO.

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