Lee Zeldin's appointment as EPA head brings a mixed reaction from Long Island environmental leaders
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA​, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
Donald Trump Taps Lee Zeldin To Lead Environmental Protection Agency
The former Republican congressman from New York is an opponent of stricter limits on fuel emissions and tougher clean air and water standards.
Lee Zeldin chosen by Trump to head EPA
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley said Wednesday that President-elect Trump knew she did not want to serve in his second administration when he publicly announced over the weekend that he would not be offering her a job.
Trump picked Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA. What will that mean for environmental policy?
What to expect: deregulation justified as boosts for the economy, and platitudes about the importance of clean air and water.
What Trump’s pick of Zeldin to lead EPA signals for his environmental plans
As President-elect Trump’s team is taking shape, we’re learning more about who will take the lead on energy, climate and the environment. The first announcement on that front is Lee Zeldin, a former GOP congressman who will head the Environmental Protection Agency.
Trump appoints new EPA head Lee Zeldin, who has abysmal environmental record
Zeldin, who served as a United States Representative from 2015 to 2023 and ran against Gov. 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 in a way to unleash the power of American businesses.
Who is Lee Zeldin? 6 things to know about Trump’s selection for EPA chief
President-elect Trump on Monday announced former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) as his nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Zeldin has a fairly thin track record on environmental policy but was a vocal congressional ally of Trump’s in the president-elect’s first term.
Federal court upends decades of environmental regulations
The D.C. District Court of Appeals issued a divided ruling that the White House Council on Environmental Quality does not ...
The consequences of climate and environmental policy unleashed
Remember the movie “Elysium”? Its dystopian premise deserves another look in 2024, as the incoming Trump administration ...
Trump picks ex-congressman Zeldin to run Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he will appoint Republican former Congressman Lee Zeldin, who often voted ...
Researchers call for recognition of tire particles as a distinct environmental threat
A new study led by an international team of scientists highlights tire particles (TPs) as the leading contributor to ...
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What is cultivated meat and how could it change meat-eaters' environmental impact?
Tufts University is focused on a different approach: cellular agriculture. The university recently received a grant from the ...
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The cost of convenience: The environmental impact of coffee pods
French press and filter coffee are great, but if you're in a hurry, capsules are the way to go - you have warm, steaming coffee in seconds. But what's the catch? Many coffee capsules are made of ...
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Environmental groups prepare for a pro-industry, pro-extraction Trump administration
With about 70 days until the second Trump administration takes office, environmental advocacy groups in Wisconsin are preparing for how they’ll respond to the actions of the Trump-led Environmental ...
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Environmental concerns force Sleeping Bear Dunes to scrap trail extension plan
However, the agency is backing off from the project over environmental impact concerns presented by the Grand Traverse Band ...
Proposed biodigester wins environmental permit
Revised plans for an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Herefordshire have won a permit from the Environment Agency (EA).
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Chicago’s environmental justice advocates worry Trump could reverse gains
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Sign up ...
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Federal waivers for California environmental policies should be denied
Gov. Gavin Newsom has called an emergency special session of the legislature, again. Last time the “emergency” was the ...