Energy and Environment: Trump’s top environmental pick says she has ‘many questions’ about climate change

EPA proposes reversing stricter pollution rules for heavy-duty trucks with older engines; Murkowski bill directs at least 2 major lease sales in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

With Chris Mooney   Trump's top environmental pick says she has 'many questions' about climate change Kathleen Hartnett White says there is an "incredible difference of opinion" among scientists about the issue. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more » EPA proposes reversing stricter pollution rules for heavy-duty trucks with older engines The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule Thursday to repeal tighter emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks with older engines. By Juliet Eilperin  •   Read more »   Murkowski bill directs at least 2 major lease sales in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge The measure would open the refuge to oil and gas drilling for the first time in a generation. By Juliet Eilperin  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT As Syria embraces Paris climate deal, it's the United States against the world About 200 other countries have signed onto the agreement. Now, only one country has disavowed it. By Brady Dennis  •   Read more »   Powerful lawmaker wants to 'invalidate' the Endangered Species Act. He's getting close. For decades, Rep. Rob Bishop has wanted to undo the law. Under Trump, victory is within his grasp. By Darryl Fears  •   Read more »   EPA's new science advisers add more industry experts, conservatives to the mix Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt appointed 66 new scientific advisers to the agency, many of whom hail from industry or state government, and espouse more conservative views than their predecessors. By Juliet Eilperin  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Trump administration releases report finding 'no convincing alternative explanation' for climate change The White House did not seek to prevent the release of the government's National Climate Assessment, which is mandated by law, despite the fact that its findings sharply contradict the administration's policies. By Chris Mooney, Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis  •   Read more »   EPA's Pruitt and staff to attend chemical industry meeting at luxury resort next week Pruitt will address the American Chemistry Council's board meeting at a retreat on South Carolina's Kiawah Island. By Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis  •   Read more »   Trump agriculture nominee Sam Clovis confirms he has no hard-science credentials, withdraws over ties to Russia probe The nominee repeatedly wrote "none" when asked by a key Senate Democrat about his academic credentials related to agricultural science. By Juliet Eilperin  •   Read more »   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 or because it is included in your subscription. 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