Trump's cabinet picks rely on support from climate obstructionists

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.