Trump's pick for EPA administrator is Lee Zeldin. Here's what to know.
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump's pick for EPA administrator is Lee Zeldin. Here's what to know.

NPR  

Trump's pick for EPA administrator is Lee Zeldin. toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP/AP Who: Lee Zeldin Nominated for: Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency You might know them from: He's a former Republican congressman from New York's Long Island area. Sponsor Message Here's what happened at the hearing Zeldin declined to say how the Trump administration might try to change or roll back environmental regulations, including a rule limiting automobile tailpipe pollution that the EPA expects could boost sales of electric vehicles in the coming years. "The threat of climate change hasn't gone away since you said that in 2016," Markey told Zeldin. Sen. John Curtis, a Republican from Utah, praised Zeldin's nomination, saying he helped get Republicans talking about climate change when he was in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Three former Environmental Protection Agency leaders sounded an alarm Friday, saying rollbacks proposed by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin endanger the lives of millions of Americans and abandon the agency’s dual mission to protect the environment and human health. Zeldin’s comprehensive plan to undo decades-old regulations was nothing short of a “catastrophe” and “represents the abandonment of a long …

Trump administration unveils sweeping environment rollbacks
2 weeks ago

Trump administration unveils sweeping environment rollbacks

Raw Story  

by Issam AHMED President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced a wave of environmental rollbacks targeting Biden-era green policies, including carbon limits on power plants, tailpipe emissions standards and protections for waterways. - 'Polluters are celebrating' - "Corporate polluters are celebrating today because Trump's EPA just handed them a free pass to spew unlimited climate pollution, consequences be damned," said …

Trump eyes 65% staff cut at U.S. environmental agency
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1 month ago

Trump eyes 65% staff cut at U.S. environmental agency

Raw Story  

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration aims to cut around 65 percent of staff at the Environmental Protection Agency, a key regulatory body that works on a range of areas, including climate change. "I spoke with Lee Zeldin and he thinks he's going to be cutting 65 or so percent of the people from environmental," he said, …

EPA pushes White House to ignore scientific finding that helped form current climate policy
1 month ago

EPA pushes White House to ignore scientific finding that helped form current climate policy

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “President Trump’s day one Executive Order, ‘Unleashing American Energy,’ gave the EPA Administrator a 30-day deadline to submit joint …

Trump admin plans to 'permanently cripple' climate protections in single blow: report
1 month ago

Trump admin plans to 'permanently cripple' climate protections in single blow: report

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump's Environmental Protection Agency administrator, Lee Zeldin, is reportedly pursuing plans that would wipe away most federal climate change rules with a single move. According to Bloomberg, the EPA considered scrapping "its formal conclusion that greenhouse gases endanger the public, a move that would sweep away the legal foundation for regulations limiting planet-warming pollution from power plants, automobiles …

Trump's radical plan to root out top government scientists who believe in climate change
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's radical plan to root out top government scientists who believe in climate change

Daily Mail  

More than 1,000 EPA employees, including scientists involved in climate change research and policy, have been put on immediate notice by the Trump administration. The terminations would include scientists and experts who oversee research, enforcement of pollution laws and hazardous waste cleanup, as well as the agency's human resources department David Uhlmann, who led EPA enforcement under the Biden administration, …

EPA head Lee Zeldin called climate change a threat before the Senate. Now he's turned the cold shoulder to it
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EPA head Lee Zeldin called climate change a threat before the Senate. Now he's turned the cold shoulder to it

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin made a complete 180-degree turn Tuesday, decrying concerns about …

EPA warns more than 1,100 employees could be fired 'immediately‘ amid Trump government cutbacks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EPA warns more than 1,100 employees could be fired 'immediately‘ amid Trump government cutbacks

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Trump administration has reportedly warned more than 1,100 Environmental Protection …

Trump's environment pick confirmed, drawing cheers from industry
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's environment pick confirmed, drawing cheers from industry

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump's nominee to head the US Environmental Protection Agency was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday, drawing cheers from the fossil fuel industry and sparking alarm among green groups. "Administrator Lee Zeldin has a proven track record of finding solutions to the nation's most pressing energy challenges," said American Petroleum Institute president and CEO Mike Sommers. "With today's …

Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin As America’s 17th EPA Administrator
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin As America’s 17th EPA Administrator

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Lee Zeldin as the nation’s 17th administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. “A big part of this will require building private sector collaboration to promote common-sense, smart regulation that will allow American innovation to continue to lead the world.” Zeldin recognized the EPA’s authority to limit greenhouse gases under the Endangerment …

Senate confirms Zeldin to lead Environmental Protection Agency as Trump vows to cut climate rules
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Senate confirms Zeldin to lead Environmental Protection Agency as Trump vows to cut climate rules

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of electric vehicles. Trump is “under the thumb of the fossil fuel industry,” Whitehouse said, adding that …

Trump’s EPA nominee stays vague on plans as senators press him on climate views
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s EPA nominee stays vague on plans as senators press him on climate views

Associated Press  

Lee Zeldin said Americans deserve a clean environment “without suffocating the economy” during his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a department likely to play a central role in President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to slash federal regulations and promote oil and gas development. “The American people elected President Trump last November in part due to serious …

'He has called it a hoax': Bernie Sanders gets EPA nominee to contradict Trump in hearing
2 months, 1 week ago

'He has called it a hoax': Bernie Sanders gets EPA nominee to contradict Trump in hearing

Raw Story  

Former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin admitted climate change was "real" at a confirmation hearing to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. "In the midst of all of that, President-elect Trump has said that climate change is a hoax," Sanders explained. "As far as President Trump goes, the context that I've heard him speak about it was with criticism of policies …

Trump’s EPA nominee stays vague on plans as senators press him on climate views
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s EPA nominee stays vague on plans as senators press him on climate views

LA Times  

Former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency, appears before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Thursday. Americans deserve a clean environment “without suffocating the economy,” Lee Zeldin said during his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a department likely to play a central …

Trump's energy secretary nominee faces questions over climate posts and LA fires
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump's energy secretary nominee faces questions over climate posts and LA fires

NPR  

Trump's energy secretary nominee faces questions over climate posts and LA fires toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images/Getty Images North America We're following the confirmation hearings for the incoming Trump administration. Here's what happened at the hearing Wright is a fossil fuel executive, and at the confirmation hearing, he pledged to support all forms of "reliable" energy – including solar, wind, …

Key takeaways from Trump’s energy secretary pick’s confirmation hearing
2 months, 1 week ago

Key takeaways from Trump’s energy secretary pick’s confirmation hearing

Associated Press  

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he would promote all sources of American energy, while also acknowledging the burning of fossil fuels causes climate change. Here are the most interesting moments: Wright promises to implement Trump’s “bold energy agenda” CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, Wright promised to help Trump …

Key takeaways from Trump's energy secretary pick's confirmation hearing
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2 months, 1 week ago

Key takeaways from Trump's energy secretary pick's confirmation hearing

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here are the most interesting moments: Wright promises …

Climate liar and fracking CEO Chris Wright pilloried ahead of confirmation hearing
2 months, 1 week ago

Climate liar and fracking CEO Chris Wright pilloried ahead of confirmation hearing

Raw Story  

With the U.S. Senate holding confirmation hearings for several of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Wednesday, climate organizers were joined by progressive lawmakers outside the Capitol to speak out against one potential administration official in particular—who they warned poses "a threat to our democracy and our future." "Wright made it clear that, if confirmed, he'd hinder clean energy …

Even Trump Can’t Stop America’s Green Transition, Says Biden’s Top Climate Adviser
55 years, 2 months ago

Even Trump Can’t Stop America’s Green Transition, Says Biden’s Top Climate Adviser

Wired  

Joe Biden’s climate legacy is already complicated. His administration helped pass two laws that put unprecedented funding toward clean energy, electric vehicles, and climate technology—the most consequential climate legislation ever passed in the US. Biden’s approval of the controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska draws into question the country’s commitment to a transition to clean energy while there is …

EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31
3 months ago

EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Michael Regan, who championed environmental justice as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, will leave the agency Dec. 31, three weeks before the end of President Joe Biden’s term. Regan led EPA “with compassion and skill” and “advanced historic environmental justice policies to better protect the health and well-being of every American,” Carper said. Regan, who worked at …

Trump floats plan to let billionaire polluters 'bribe their way' past regulations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump floats plan to let billionaire polluters 'bribe their way' past regulations

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday floated a legally dubious proposal to let corporations and individuals who invest $1 billion or more in the U.S. bypass regulations, a scheme that environmental groups and government watchdogs said underscores the corrupt intentions of the incoming administration. The Associated Pressnoted Tuesday that Trump's push to let large investors evade regulations would itself likely run …

Opinion: The U.S. betrayed its climate leadership, and the world is already suffering
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: The U.S. betrayed its climate leadership, and the world is already suffering

LA Times  

Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in October in Oaks, Pa., with South Dakota Gov. He is poised to work with congressional Republicans to gut government agencies and programs focused on renewable energy and climate action — including the Inflation Reduction Act, which has put the U.S. on track to nearly halve our carbon emissions by 2030 — in …

Editorial: Let’s not let political chaos distract us from the unfolding climate catastrophe
4 months ago

Editorial: Let’s not let political chaos distract us from the unfolding climate catastrophe

LA Times  

With so much chaos in the world, from the United States’ slide toward authoritarianism to the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine, you could be forgiven for not being focused on what’s going on this week in Baku, Azerbaijan. The agreement that emerged from last year’s conference called for “ transitioning away ” from fossil fuels for the first time, …

Trump nominates climate change sceptic Chris Wright as energy secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump nominates climate change sceptic Chris Wright as energy secretary

Al Jazeera  

Chris Wright, a fracking magnate, has said ‘there is no climate crisis’ and champions fossil fuel production. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, a prominent fracking magnate and outspoken climate change sceptic, to serve as energy secretary in his upcoming administration. “As Secretary of Energy, Chris will be a key leader, driving innovation, cutting red tape, and ushering in …

Trump announces oil executive Chris Wright as his pick for energy secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump announces oil executive Chris Wright as his pick for energy secretary

NPR  

Trump announces oil executive Chris Wright as his pick for energy secretary toggle caption Alastair Pike/AFP via Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he picked oil executive Chris Wright to be the secretary of energy, a role in which he's likely to promote fossil fuel development and reverse many Biden-era initiatives. "As Secretary of Energy, Chris will be …

What Lee Zeldin’s Nomination Means for the EPA
55 years, 2 months ago

What Lee Zeldin’s Nomination Means for the EPA

Wired  

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. After president-elect Donald Trump announced Lee Zeldin as his nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, the former Republican representative from Long Island, New York, phoned into Fox News from Mar-a-Lago. “You know, the EPA has been in some ways an enemy to a lot of …

Trump appoints new EPA head Lee Zeldin, who has abysmal environmental record
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump appoints new EPA head Lee Zeldin, who has abysmal environmental record

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump tapped New York Republican Lee Zeldin Monday to be his new head of the Environmental Protection Agency, further signaling his intention to oppose government action to address climate change. Kathy Hochul in the 2022 New York gubernatorial election, is being touted by Trump for policies that will “ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted …

Critics warn Trump EPA pick Zeldin 'will make our air and water dirtier'
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Critics warn Trump EPA pick Zeldin 'will make our air and water dirtier'

Raw Story  

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet continued to take shape on Tuesday, climate and environmental campaigners expressed deep concerns about his pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency: Lee Zeldin. "Big Oil spent millions of dollars propping up Donald Trump's campaign—and he's not wasting any time giving them a good return on their investment," Climate Power executive director Lori Lodes …

Trump picks Lee Zeldin - ‘who voted against environmental bills 85 percent of the time’ - to lead EPA
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump picks Lee Zeldin - ‘who voted against environmental bills 85 percent of the time’ - to lead EPA

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump said that he would nominate former New …

Trump picks ex-lawmaker Lee Zeldin to head EPA
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump picks ex-lawmaker Lee Zeldin to head EPA

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Monday nominated Lee Zeldin, a former congressman and early loyalist of the Republican, to oversee US environmental policy, the latest in a series of swift cabinet choices by the president-elect. If confirmed by the US Senate as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Trump said Zeldin would be charged with making "swift deregulatory decisions" aimed at rolling …

Who is Lee Zeldin? Trump picks former Congressman to lead Environmental Protection Agency
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Lee Zeldin? Trump picks former Congressman to lead Environmental Protection Agency

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump has selected Lee Zeldin, former New York GOP Rep, to serve as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Trump picks former Congressman to lead Environmental Protection Agency “I am deeply honored to have been asked by President Trump to serve in his Cabinet. As EPA Administrator, we will restore American energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring …

Trump names former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, adviser Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump names former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, adviser Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump on Monday named former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency as he continues to build out his future administration with loyal supporters. Zeldin, a Republican who mounted a failed bid for governor of New York in 2022, will “ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way …

'Nature was nice while it lasted': Trump's pick for EPA met with derision
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Nature was nice while it lasted': Trump's pick for EPA met with derision

Raw Story  

Donald Trump’s incoming administration is beginning to take shape with his latest picks being announced on Monday, but it’s the president-elect’s choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency that’s raising eyebrows with social media users expressing a mix of humor with genuine concern. “Nature was nice while it lasted,” actress Heather Thomas wrote on X Monday after Trump announced that …

Trump Picks Former Congressman Lee Zeldin to Lead EPA
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump Picks Former Congressman Lee Zeldin to Lead EPA

Live Mint  

-- President-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, placing the Long Island Republican in charge of his plans to boost energy production and curb regulations. “He will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the …

Trump names former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, adviser Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump names former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, adviser Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump on Monday named former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency as he continues to build out his future administration with loyal supporters. bring back American jobs to the auto industry and so much more.’' He’s excited to implement Trump’s economic agenda, Zeldin said, adding: “I think the American people …

US top climate negotiator: ‘We won’t revert back’ as Trump prepares to take over
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

US top climate negotiator: ‘We won’t revert back’ as Trump prepares to take over

Associated Press  

BAKU, Azerbaijan — No matter what kind of U-turn President-Elect Donald Trump will make on climate change, America’s clean energy economy won’t reverse into the dirty past, a combative but “bitterly disappointed” top American climate negotiator said Monday. He said Trump will likely pull the United States out of the landmark Paris Agreement and try to roll back many of …

Trump picks former Rep. Lee Zeldin to be his EPA administrator
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump picks former Rep. Lee Zeldin to be his EPA administrator

NPR  

Trump picks former Rep. Lee Zeldin to be his EPA administrator toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to run the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses," Trump said in a statement …

Trump nominates former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump nominates former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said he plans to nominate former Rep. Lee Zeldin, Republican from New York, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a federal department crucial to California’s climate goals. Trump, in a statement, said Zeldin would “ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while …

Climate scientists fear Trump will destroy progress in his second term – and the outcome could be ‘grim’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Climate scientists fear Trump will destroy progress in his second term – and the outcome could be ‘grim’

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “As I stated before the election, a second Trump term, which includes implementation of ‘Project 2025,’ is the end …

Climate, a major separator for Biden and Trump, is a dividing line in many other races, too
1 year ago

Climate, a major separator for Biden and Trump, is a dividing line in many other races, too

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The race for the White House isn’t the only one with big stakes for climate policy. Robinson thinks President Joe Biden’s push to abolish fossil fuels is a failure, he blames Democrats for “crippling utility bills” and he supports nuclear power as clean energy, his campaign said. “Let’s work together to look at every reasonable option without …

President Joe Biden plans to skip U.N. climate talks beginning this week in Dubai
1 year, 3 months ago

President Joe Biden plans to skip U.N. climate talks beginning this week in Dubai

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden plans to skip the annual climate talks in Dubai this week, an event that is expected to draw heads of state and diplomats from roughly 200 nations and the Vatican. The White House said it was sending a climate team, including Special Envoy John Kerry, climate adviser Ali Zaidi and clean energy adviser John Podesta. …

Youngkin taps Trump’s ex-EPA head for Virginia cabinet role
3 years, 2 months ago

Youngkin taps Trump’s ex-EPA head for Virginia cabinet role

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Republican Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin has tapped a former coal lobbyist and Trump administration Environmental Protection Agency chief to join his cabinet in a role overseeing the state’s environmental policy. Andrew Wheeler is Youngkin’s pick for secretary of natural resources, the transition announced Wednesday, sparking immediate criticism from Democrats and environmental groups, who accused Wheeler of downplaying …

U.S. President Joe Biden climate plan aims to reduce methane emissions
3 years, 4 months ago

U.S. President Joe Biden climate plan aims to reduce methane emissions

The Hindu  

The Biden administration is launching a wide-ranging plan to reduce methane emissions, targetting a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming and packs a stronger short-term punch than even carbon dioxide. The centerpiece of U.S. actions is a long-awaited rule by the Environmental Protection Agency to tighten methane regulations for the oil and gas sector, as laid out …

Biden’s Climate Agenda Is Colliding With Trump’s Judiciary
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden’s Climate Agenda Is Colliding With Trump’s Judiciary

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden’s push to combat planetary warming is running headfirst into the industry-friendly, anti-environmental legacy of his Republican predecessor. But the ruling highlights perhaps the biggest obstacle to Biden’s climate agenda: a judiciary packed with conservative judges who share former President Donald Trump’s loyalty to the fossil fuel industry. “The oil and gas leasing pause is …

Biden EPA nominee vows ‘sense of urgency’ on climate change
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden EPA nominee vows ‘sense of urgency’ on climate change

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s nominee to run the Environmental Protection Agency pledged Wednesday to “move with a sense of urgency on climate change” and other priorities, while working with lawmakers from both parties to protect the environment. Michael Regan told a Senate committee that under Biden the EPA “will stand up for environmental justice and equity’’ and will collaborate …

Biden: ‘We can’t wait any longer’ to address climate crisis
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden: ‘We can’t wait any longer’ to address climate crisis

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In the most ambitious U.S. effort to stave off the worst of climate change, President Joe Biden signed executive orders to transform the nation’s heavily fossil-fuel powered economy into a clean-burning one, pausing oil and gas leasing on federal land and targeting subsidies for those industries. It is time to act.’' He said his orders will “supercharge our …

Biden: ‘We can’t wait any longer’ to address climate crisis
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden: ‘We can’t wait any longer’ to address climate crisis

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In the most ambitious U.S. effort to stave off the worst of climate change, President Joe Biden signed executive orders Wednesday to transform the nation’s heavily fossil-fuel powered economy into a clean-burning one, pausing oil and gas leasing on federal land and targeting subsidies for those industries. It is time to act.’' He said his orders will “supercharge …

Who’s who on Joe Biden’s sprawling climate team
4 years, 1 month ago

Who’s who on Joe Biden’s sprawling climate team

Hindustan Times  

Past presidents—even progressive ones—have viewed climate change as a problem for the future. “At the time, that was the idea—what are we going to do about our children?” As head of the Environmental Protection Agency, McCarthy signed the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan Especially following a year when wildfires caused record levels of destruction along one US coast while hurricanes …

Joe Biden outlines ambitious climate change agenda: “Environmental justice will be at the center"
4 years, 1 month ago

Joe Biden outlines ambitious climate change agenda: “Environmental justice will be at the center"

Salon  

President Joe Biden signed a series of bold executive orders on Wednesday that he reassured the public would help combat climate change, which poses an existential threat to humanity. The series of executive orders declared that addressing climate change is a national security priority, revoked all new gas and oil leases on public lands and waters, stopped new fossil fuel …

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