Gov. Brown strengthens CA climate partnerships in China

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Jun 5, 2017

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Gov. Brown strengthens CA climate partnerships in China

The US may have pulled out of the Paris Climate Accord, but Brown made it clear that California remains committed to lowering emissions.

In this Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016 file photo, China's state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) headquarters and construction buildings at the Central Business District are shrouded by heavy smog in Beijing. Thick, gray smog fell over Beijing on Tuesday, choking China's capital in a haze that spurred authorities to cancel flights and close some highways in emergency measures to cut down on air pollution. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

The US may have pulled out of the Paris Climate Accord, but Brown made it clear that California remains committed to lowering emissions.

California Governor Jerry Brown is in Beijing, China today. It's day four of his week-long climate tour.

Topping the agenda: protecting the environment at an uncertain time. The trip began just one day after President Trump announced America's departure from the Paris Climate Accord.

Capital Public Radio's Ben Bradford is traveling with him.

He joined Take Two for an update.

Press the blue play button above to hear the full interview.