Energy and Environment: Trump just nominated a climate change skeptic to USDA's top science post

Trump just nominated a climate change skeptic to USDA’s top science post; This could be the next big strategy for suing over climate change; There’s literally a ton of plastic garbage for every person on Earth; Climate change will force today’s kids to pay for costly carbon removal technologies, study says; Why Macron might be best bet to bring U.S. back to Paris climate deal; A new documentary seeks to make coral reefs the ‘poster image of climate change’;   With Chris Mooney   Trump just nominated a climate change skeptic to USDA’s top science post The President has nominated Sam Clovis, a former college professor and talk radio host who's questioned climate change, to the Agriculture Department's top scientific post. By Juliet Eilperin and Chris Mooney  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   This could be the next big strategy for suing over climate change A trio of California lawsuits try to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for rising seas. By Chris Mooney and Brady Dennis  •  Read more »   There’s literally a ton of plastic garbage for every person on Earth The world has produced 9.1 billion tons of plastic since 1950. It virtually lasts forever. By Darryl Fears  •  Read more »   Climate change will force today’s kids to pay for costly carbon removal technologies, study says The study finds that without swift action, future generations will need to invest trillions in technologies to withdraw carbon dioxide from the air. By Chelsea Harvey  •  Read more »   Why Macron might be best bet to bring U.S. back to Paris climate deal The French leader could have the best shot at persuading Trump to change his mind about the deal. By Sophie Yeo  •  Read more »   A new documentary seeks to make coral reefs the ‘poster image of climate change’ Is the plight of coral reefs a story of hope or despair? "Chasing Coral" documentary makes it a little of both. By Chelsea Harvey  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Recommended for you   The Health 202 Your daily guide to Washington's health-care debate. Sign Up »         Share Energy and Environment:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Energy and Environment. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071