Andrew Wheeler brings a new tone and a vow of openness to the agency. However, he plans to pursue the same goal as his predecessor, which could weaken environmental regulations.
Public Issues
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Environmentalists Are Glad Pruitt Is Out but Worry What’s Next
With Scott Pruitt’s resignation, EPA deputy administrator Andrew Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist, takes charge and is likely to continue the same deregulation and antienvironment policies.
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White House Will Nominate AccuWeather’s Barry Myers to Lead NOAA
While some observers say Myers is a good fit, critics express concern about his lack of a science background and potential conflicts of interest.
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EPA Proposes Repealing Its Own Obama Era Clean Power Plan
The action of the agency, now realigned by the Trump administration, “just begins the battle,” according to environmentalists and others who plan to challenge EPA’s proposed repeal of the rule.
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India’s Plans for Coal Clash with Paris Agreement
India’s proposed coal plants threaten to lock out its low-emission energy goals under the international climate accord.
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Responding to Climate Change Deniers with Simple Facts and Logic
A sequence of five questions and answers that can be used by scientists to communicate some simple concepts of climate change to broader audiences.