EDF Applauds Obama Appointments for Top Environment Posts
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Tony Kreindler, Environmental Defense Fund, (202) 445-8108 or tkreindler@edf.org
“This new position reflects a deep commitment to leadership on climate change, and Carol Browner brings the perfect combination of experience and drive to the job. She understands that solving climate change will help rebuild our economy,” said Fred Krupp, president of Environmental Defense Fund.
EDF looks forward to working with Ms. Browner and the new administration to fulfill President-elect Obama’s commitment to write a new chapter in
President-elect Obama today also named an all-star team to head the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Energy, and the White House Council on Environmental Quality.
“Obama has picked an impressive team of experienced, accomplished, and highly regarded experts to lead the
The nominations announced today include Nobel laureate Steven Chu for energy secretary, former New Jersey environment chief Lisa Jackson to serve as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Nancy Sutley to chair the White House Council on Environmental Quality.
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