Bidenâs Cabinet Choices Prove His Climate Commitment Rep. Deb Haaland President-elect Joe Biden's recent environmental-related Cabinet selections have the experience required to effectively handle their jobs, a contrast to the current administration and further proof of Biden's commitment on the issue. On Thursday, Biden tapped Michael Regan, North Carolina's Department of Environmental Quality secretary, to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Brian Buzby, who leads the North Carolina Conservation Network, applauded the decision, telling the New York Times, "It signals that the Biden administration is serious about getting the E.P.A. back to its core mission to protect the environment and public health as well as ensure strong, meaningful steps are taken to advance environmental justice issues."