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"Trump Announces Environmental Advisory Group Led By His Former Consultant" [1]

"President-elect Trump said he will create an environmental advisory group lead by his former environmental consultant.

“I am pleased to announce that Ed Russo, an Environmental Expert, will lead our Environmental Advisory Task Force, which will advise my Administration on initiatives to create great jobs and protect our natural resources, by following my policy of CLEAN AIR and CLEAN WATER,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social Friday evening.

“Together, we will achieve American Energy DOMINANCE, rebuild our Economy, and DRILL, BABY, DRILL,” he added.

Russo has worked as environmental consultant for Trump’s businesses, according to E&E News. He’s also the author of a book called “Donald J. Trump: An Environmental Hero.“"

Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill January 10, 2025. [2]

Activism [3]
Chemicals [4]
Climate Change [5]
Energy & Fuel [6]
Environmental Health [7]
Environmental Justice [8]
Environmental Politics [9]
Pollution [10]
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Public [12]
Source: The Hill [2], 01/13/2025
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