Kamala Harris’s ascension to the top of the ticket has energized the Democratic base and refocused Republican attack lines. With fewer than 100 days to go until the election, defining Kamala Harris will take place at break-neck speed. This Washington Examiner series will take a closer look at various aspects of her campaign and persona. Part Five is on “Kamala the climate hawk.” Read parts one, two, three, and four.

Vice President Kamala Harris once was the Left’s dream “climate” candidate — calling for a ban on fracking, launching investigations into Big Oil companies, and co-sponsoring the Green New Deal. But as she looks to win the White House, she has moved toward the center to win over votes in key energy states, while also seeking to retain support from environmentalist groups.