Donald Trump's cabinet nominees are linked to wealthy fracking executives, conservative groups and climate denial networks that threaten progress on climate policy.
Joe Fassler reports for DeSmog.
In short:
- Trump's nominees have ties to groups like the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), which advocates deregulation and increased fossil fuel production.
- Project 2025, backed by the Heritage Foundation and Texas Public Policy Foundation, influences several nominees aiming to reshape federal agencies.
- Billionaires Harold Hamm and Tim Dunn, who support fossil fuel expansion and climate denial, actively back Trump's selections.
Key quote:
“ ... increasing CO2 is a net benefit. It’s not the demon molecule, it’s the miracle molecule.”
— Gregory Wrightstone, executive director, CO2 Coalition
Why this matters:
Trump's cabinet choices, supported by anti-climate groups, could stall or reverse efforts to address climate change. These appointments favor fossil fuel expansion over clean energy, endangering global climate goals and public health.
