Green groups urge Senate to reject Pompeo nomination
More than 200 environmental advocacy groups are asking the Senate to reject President Trump's nomination of Mike Pompeo for secretary of State due to his climate views.
In a letter dated Tuesday, national and state groups including Food & Water Watch, Greenpeace and 350.org call the former GOP congressman from Kansas and current CIA director a "climate denier" and urge senators to reject his nomination.
"At a time when our planet is rapidly warming and millions are being impacted by climate change supercharged hurricanes, fires, drought, mudslides, and more, the last thing we need is another climate denier in the White House administration; his nomination must be rejected," the letter reads.
"Any Senator who votes in support of his nomination to the important position of Secretary of State is complicit in advancing the Trump/Pompeo pro-fossil fuel, anti-climate agenda."
http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/382476-green-groups-ask-senate-to-reject-pompeo-nomination
