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politics1 year ago

Doug Burgum Nominated as Trump's Interior Secretary

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has been nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the Department of the Interior. Known for his ties to the oil and gas industry, Burgum is expected to push for increased fossil fuel leasing on public lands and roll back environmental protections. Despite his acknowledgment of human-caused climate change, his appointment aligns with Trump's energy agenda, which includes expanding oil and gas production and reducing clean-energy subsidies. Burgum will also chair a new National Energy Council to oversee U.S. energy policy.

via Axios|
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politics1 year ago

Doug Burgum Named Interior Secretary, Sparking Environmental Concerns

Environmental groups are alarmed by Donald Trump's nomination of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as the US interior secretary, fearing increased oil and gas drilling on federal lands. Burgum, who has ties to the fossil fuel industry, would oversee national parks and relations with Native American tribes if confirmed. Critics argue his appointment could lead to the exploitation of public lands, despite his past acknowledgment of climate change and a pledge for North Dakota to be carbon neutral by 2030.

via The Guardian US|
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politics1 year ago

Trump Nominates Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as his nominee for Secretary of the Interior. Burgum, a conservative and former Microsoft executive, previously ran against Trump for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination but did not endorse him after suspending his campaign. As Interior Secretary, Burgum would oversee natural resources, public lands, and Indian affairs, succeeding Deb Haaland. His appointment requires Senate confirmation, contrasting with Trump's strategy of appointing 'czars' to bypass lengthy hearings.

via CNN|
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politics2 years ago

James G. Watt, Reagan's Interior Secretary, Passes Away at 85.

James Watt, the Reagan administration's pro-development Interior Secretary, has died at the age of 85. Watt aggressively pushed for oil, gas, and coal leases on public land, increased offshore drilling, and limited expansion of national parks and monuments. He was beloved by conservatives but ran afoul of environmentalists, Beach Boys fans, and eventually the president. Watt's policies and offensive comments led to his resignation in 1983.

via NPR|
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obituary2 years ago

James G. Watt, Controversial Interior Secretary Under Reagan, Passes Away at 85

James G. Watt, the first Interior Secretary under President Ronald Reagan, died at the age of 85. Watt was known for his controversial environmental policies that favored commercial exploitation over conservation of public lands and resources. He opened most of America's coastal waters to drilling leases by oil and gas companies, widened access to coal on federal lands, and cut funds to acquire land for national and state parks. Watt was a born-again Christian and a lifelong Republican who saw himself as a servant of God. He resigned in 1983 after making a series of controversial remarks and was later indicted on federal charges in an influence-peddling case.

via The New York Times|
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