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People's Climate March, April 29, 2017 [More photos]

Fighting for the Environment

Trump cabinet

Trump's pick for head of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is Scott Pruitt, Oklahoma Attorney General and ally of the fossil fuel industry.

In past, he denied Climate Change, but during his Senate confirmation hearing said, Climate Change "not a hoax." Said he wants state, not federal environmental regs.

As Oklahoma Attorney General he sued the EPA.

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EDF Action Quick Facts: EPA in Virginia, Environmental Defense Fund Action, August 2017. How will Trump's proposed cuts affect us?

EPA emerges as major target after Trump solicits policy advice from industry, Juliet Eilperin, Washington Post, April 16, 2017.

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Environmental Defense Fund Action (EDF Action)
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