With a Republican majority in Congress and Zeldin promising to “deregulate” the EPA, the new Trump administration will prioritize fossil fuel interests over environmental protection.

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet continues to take shape, climate and environmental campaigners expressed deep concerns about his pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency: Lee Zeldin.

Inside Climate News reporter Marianne Lavelle writes that New York Representative Lee Zeldin brings a moderate face to a radical game plan.

Despite his past pro-environment votes, Lee Zeldin is expected to be on board with Trump’s climate policy rollbacks.