Interior Nominee Haaland Vows Balance On Energy, Climate -
By Matthew Daly Associated Press
President Joe Biden s nominee to head the Interior Department says oil and natural gas will continue to play a major role in America for years to come.
But New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland, Biden s nominee to be interior secretary, says the United States also must address climate change and recognize that the energy industry is changing.
In testimony prepared for her confirmation hearing Tuesday, she said the Interior Department has a role in harnessing the clean energy potential of our public lands to create jobs while restoring and conserving federal lands.
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Interior secretary nominee Deb Haaland tells Senate hearing she’ll balance energy and climate concerns Published February 23
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Print article WASHINGTON President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Interior Department faced sharp questions from Republicans on Tuesday over what several called her “radical” ideas that include opposition to fracking and the Keystone XL oil pipeline. Deb Haaland, a New Mexico congresswoman named to lead the Interior Department, tried to reassure GOP lawmakers, saying she is committed to “strike the right balance” as Interior manages oil drilling and other energy development while seeking to conserve public lands and address climate change.
President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Interior Department faced sharp questions from Republicans Tuesday over what several called her “radical” ideas.