Lauren Lantry, lauren.lantry@sierraclub.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, at his hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works committee, acting EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler confirmed that he will continue Donald Trump and former EPA administrator Scott Pruitt’s attacks on clean air, clean water, and climate action. Wheeler did not mention any new safeguards or actions that will further reduce air or water pollution, but he did mention several rollbacks that will increase pollution. Wheeler has already rolled back protections from coal ash.
In response, Sierra Club Global Climate Policy Director John Coequyt released the following statement:
"Coal lobbyist and acting EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler confirmed today that he isn’t here to protect our clean air or clean water, he’s here to continue doing the bidding of his corporate polluter clients. Wheeler made clear today that he isn’t just friendly with corporate polluters, he is one. With him at the wheel, our EPA is run by the very polluters who the agency should be holding accountable."
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