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Pres.-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York Representative Lee Zeldin, 44, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, making this his second Cabinet appointment for his upcoming administration.

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Zeldin, who served four terms in Congress representing Long Island, has a lifetime score of 14% from the League of Conservation Voters, questions the severity of global warming, and doesn't support the Paris climate agreement.

Zeldin served in the US Army between 2003 and 2007, holds a law degree from Albany Law School, and recently chaired the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute's China Policy Initiative.

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Trump emphasized that Zeldin would "ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions," maintain environmental standards, and allow the US "to grow in a healthy and well-structured way."

Zeldin posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he "will restore US energy dominance" and "make the US the global leader of AI" while protecting access to clean air and water.

During his 2022 New York gubernatorial campaign, which he lost to Democrat Kathy Hochul, Zeldin criticized Democratic climate policies, opposed restrictions on fossil fuel development, and condemned forcing Americans to drive electric cars.

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Zeldin, who served four terms in Congress representing Long Island, has a lifetime score of just 14% from the League of Conservation Voters and previously questioned the severity of global warming in 2014.

The nominee previously served in the U.S. Army between 2003 and 2007, holds a law degree from Albany Law School, and recently chaired the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute's China Policy Initiative.

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Trump emphasized that Zeldin would ensure swift deregulatory decisions while maintaining environmental standards, specifically highlighting goals for clean air and water.

The nomination requires confirmation from the Republican-controlled Senate before Zeldin can assume the position of EPA Administrator.

During his 2022 New York gubernatorial campaign, which he lost to Democrat Kathy Hochul, Zeldin criticized Democratic climate policies and opposed restrictions on fossil fuel development.

The selection of a nominee with minimal environmental policy experience and a poor conservation voting record threatens to undo crucial climate progress and environmental protections. This appointment demonstrates a clear intention to prioritize corporate interests over public health and environmental safety.

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The appointment signals a strong commitment to unleashing American business potential through environmental deregulation while maintaining high standards for clean air and water. Zeldin's legal background and experience make him well-suited to navigate complex regulatory challenges and restore American energy dominance.

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There's an 85% chance that if a Republican wins the 2024 US presidential election, the US will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement before 2029, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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