Lee Zeldin, a former congressman and Trump's nominee for EPA head, admits climate change is real during his Senate confirmation hearing despite Trump's past dismissals. Zeldin faces scrutiny from environmental groups but enjoys strong Republican support for confirmation.
Donald Trump 's nominee to lead the US Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, acknowledged during his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday (January 16) that man-made climate change is real. Zeldin, a former US congressman from New York, pledged to uphold Trump's campaign promises of bolstering US energy dominance.
While Trump has repeatedly dismissed climate change as a 'hoax' and vowed to expand oil and gas drilling during his recent campaign, Zeldin stated that he believes climate change is 'real.' He attributed Trump's skepticism to concerns about the economic costs associated with green policies. During a podcast interview in August, Trump falsely claimed that ocean levels would rise a mere quarter of an inch in 500 years and an eighth of an inch in 355 years. Environmental groups have expressed concern over Zeldin's nomination, citing his unwavering loyalty to Trump. However, he appears poised for confirmation with strong Republican support. Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse inquired about the environmental impact of carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels. Zeldin, while not presenting himself as a scientist, acknowledged that carbon dioxide traps heat. He emphasized his commitment to clean water and air but provided no concrete details regarding his plans to address climate change. He underscored his history of bipartisan collaboration on environmental issues in Congress and expressed his hope to continue working with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in his new role. Zeldin stated, 'It's been so motivating to see the tremendous talent stepping up to serve in the EPA, I couldn’t be more excited to partner with the EPA team nationwide.' The confirmation hearing took place before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, with Zeldin facing questions from both Democratic and Republican senators.
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