“I am an original cosponsor of the Green New Deal and I’m moving forward with a complement of legislation that supports its goals in a specific, achievable way. The New Mexico Energy Transition Act was an extremely important step. Climate change is real, we must take it on aggressively,” said Rep. Deb Haaland to Albuquerque Journal during a Q&A

In today’s installment of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down President-elect Joe Biden’s nominees to lead the Department of Interior and Environmental Protection (EPA)— Representative Deb Haaland (D-NM) and North Carolina Department fo Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan, respectively. And, if confirmed, both nominees will usher in a climate-centered, preservationist philosophy at their respective departments.

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Learn more about Representative Haaland’s positions here on the website.