I strongly believe we have a moral responsibility to be good stewards of our environment for generations to come,’ Zeldin said.

The former New York congressman has little experience in environmental policy. He is expected to follow orders to weaken climate rules.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced Lee Zeldin was sworn in as the 17 th administrator of the agency. In the role, Zeldin will work closely with career officials at the agency to fulfill the agency’s mission to protect human health and the environment.