Inside a jubilant DC conference where ‘the climate deniers are in charge now’
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A DC conference of climate deniers, including Trump's EPA chief, celebrated their influence on federal policy.
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The increased influence of climate deniers in the Trump administration could lead to policies that impact environmental regulations and climate change efforts.
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Dozens of climate deniers, including Trump’s EPA chief Lee Zeldin, gathered at a jubilant conference in Washington D.C. last week, hosted by the Heartland Institute. Attendees promoted misinformation, claiming the climate crisis does not exist and touting their newfound influence on federal policy. This gathering occurred as scientists confirmed that March was the United States’ most abnormally hot month in recorded history. Experts note Zeldin’s presence underscores the significant influence climate deniers now hold within the Trump administration. The conference highlighted a perceived shift where "the climate deniers are in charge now."
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