Morphine Prince 109,654 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is considering an oil billionaire and a North Dakota lawmaker for top posts as he moves to roll back President Barack Obama's environmental and energy policies and allow unfettered production of oil, coal and natural gas. Trump has vowed to rescind "all job-destroying Obama executive actions" and pledges to sharply increase oil and gas drilling on federal lands while opening up offshore drilling in the Atlantic Ocean and other areas where it is blocked. Topping Trump's to-do list is repealing the Clean Power Plan, Obama's signature effort to limit carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants. The plan — the linchpin of Obama's strategy to fight climate change — is currently on hold awaiting a court ruling. Trump also is targeting recent Obama administration efforts to reduce air and water pollution that have been opposed by Republicans and industries that profit from the extraction and burning of fossil fuels, including a rule to protect small streams and wetlands and ozone regulations designed to cut down on smog. Those under consideration for energy secretary include Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma oil tycoon and leading proponent of fracking, and North Dakota Rep. Kevin Cramer, an early Trump supporter from a major oil drilling state, according to transition planning documents obtained by The Associated Press. Venture capitalist Robert Grady, who worked in President George H.W. Bush's administration, is listed as a contender to lead both the Energy and Interior departments. Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-eyes-oil-billionaire-lawmaker-energy-secretary-152117537--election.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinneyUnderYou 0 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I don't know what to say anymore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeka 12,372 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 We're all going die. Or have to be prepared for the apocalypse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasquat 517 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Well, I'm going to be out of a job Filthy Brushes... Conjunctivitis... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 99,106 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I feel like I lose one day of my life expectancy every time I read news about Trump If you see me posting like crazy, I'm either bored or procrastinating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji 20,113 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I hope it's unsuccessful otherwise y'all are gonna be in for eight years of Trump. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 On August 3, 2015, President Obama and EPA announced the Clean Power Plan – a historic and important step in reducing carbon pollution from power plants that takes real action on climate change. Shaped by years of unprecedented outreach and public engagement, the final Clean Power Plan is fair, flexible and designed to strengthen the fast-growing trend toward cleaner and lower-polluting American energy. With strong but achievable standards for power plants, and customized goals for states to cut the carbon pollution that is driving climate change, the Clean Power Plan provides national consistency, accountability and a level playing field while reflecting each state’s energy mix. It also shows the world that the United States is committed to leading global efforts to address climate change. https://www.epa.gov/cleanpowerplan/fact-sheet-overview-clean-power-plan "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloZell Green 11,723 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I hope Florida is the first place to burn over. Lady Gaga | Shakira Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanWinchester 41,390 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Time to invest in oil, i suppose, since nothing seems to be able to stop him. Flyin' like a 1000 Doves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whispering 18,865 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Welp, people were warned. This is just the beginning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddMeOnMYSPACE 2,096 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Thank god i don't have kids Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahb 17,188 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I think you guys elected a super-villain Do you feel him sir? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuuri 21,636 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 28 minutes ago, GloZell Green said: I hope Florida is the first place to burn over. Florida has it's own issues. Like Hurricanes, Snakes, Aligators, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DXPE 924 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 not gonna lie, these last couple of days have been very disheartening. how is all the progress that was made being ruined by this man. it's heartbreaking, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SychosSoChic 9,995 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 7 minutes ago, sarahb said: I think you guys elected a super-villain Republicans and their idiocy will be the end us all Life ain't Hollywood for any one of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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