Zeldin grilled by Democrats on climate change, Trump’s stance on carbon emissions during EPA hearing
Trump's EPA administrator-nominee took at-times pointed questions from several liberal Democratic senators during his confirmation hearing Thursday.
Trump EPA nominee Zeldin vows to protect environment, but sidesteps ‘existential threat’ of climate change
The former New York congressman acknowledged the dangers of a shifting climate and vowed to follow the law — but demurred on questions about the president-elect’s views on climate change.
EPA Nominee Zeldin Says Climate Change Is Real, Agency Shouldn't Suffocate Economy
I believe that climate change is real," Lee Zeldin told senators on the Environment and Public Works Committee. He added that environmental policies should not hamper economic growth.
EPA nominee Lee Zeldin speaks on climate change, disaster relief at confirmation hearing
Sens. Bernie Sanders and Adam Schiff questioned EPA administrator nominee Lee Zeldin on climate change and disaster relief.
Lee Zeldin emphasizes accountability in EPA confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head up the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, emphasized accountability during hours of testimony Thursday.
Lee Zeldin's confirmation hearing for EPA administrator gets mixed response from Long Island environmentalists
Long Island environmentalists offered mixed reviews of Lee Zeldin's answers during his Senate confirmation hearing for EPA administrator.
EPA pick Lee Zeldin downplays Trump's 'climate hoax' stance, pressure from fossil fuel industry
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is questioning the nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, in a confirmation hearing Thursday.
Full: Lee Zeldin testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for EPA administrator
Lee Zeldin, President-elect Trump's pick to run the Environmental Protection Agency, testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Trump's pick for EPA administrator is Lee Zeldin. Here's what to know.
N.Y., President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency, appears before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Capitol Hill. You might know them from: He's a former Republican congressman from New York's Long Island area.
Sen. Whitehouse: Effects of climate change could plummet the U.S. economy
Rhode Island Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, warns ...
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Sheldon Whitehouse plots his next act on climate change
The Democrat turned the Senate Budget Committee into a de facto climate panel. Now, he hopes to advance his agenda in a GOP-controlled Congress. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse had hoped for a ...
Zeldin faces climate change heat on path to confirmation
GOP former House member Lee Zeldin, picked to be EPA administrator, pledged strict interpretation of the country's ...
Trump Pick For Environment Says Climate Change Is 'Real'
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the US Environmental Protection Agency acknowledged Thursday that man-made climate change is ...
Credit cards, climate change and electric cars: Team Trump confirmation hearings
Trump's picks to lead four federal agencies testified without the flashes of anger that marked Pete Hegseth and Pam Bondi's ...
Ex-Rep. Lee Zeldin tells senators he would not favor industry over the environment as EPA chief
WASHINGTON -- Former Long Island congressman Lee Zeldin denied that he will favor industry over the environment and declared ...
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Democratic Senator Says Biden's Farewell Speech Could Have 'Saved America' Years Ago: 'Now We Fight On'
Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse rebuked Biden for giving the speech four years too late, adding he would've been ...
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The 30-Year Mortgage Wasn’t Designed for Climate Chaos
As the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has been outspoken about the rising costs associated with climate change. “The fundamental problem here is that ...
Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners were dropped by their insurers before the Palisades Fire
About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.