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Donald Trump Picks Lee Zeldin to Lead the EPA
Above: Lee Zeldin speaks on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Image copyright: Leon Neal/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
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.
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.
Metaculus Prediction
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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