Trump's Pick For EPA Chief Says Climate Threat Isn't 'The Greatest Crisis'
  • 5 years ago

President Donald Trump’s new pick to run the Environmental Protection Agency said he doesn't believe climate change is a major crisis. EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler said he'd continue to undo Obama-era emission limits if confirmed, says Reuters. Despite Democratic opposition, Wheeler’s confirmation is expected to sail through the Republican-controlled Senate. A federal report from 13 agencies issued last year said climate change will cost the U.S.
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