In an unexpected appointment, former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin, known for his opposition to environmental regulations, is now set to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
President-elect Donald Trump announced Zeldin's new role on Monday, raising eyebrows given Zeldin's past votes, including his stance against closing a loophole that allows companies to discharge unlimited 'forever chemicals' into U.S. waterways. With Zeldin at the helm, the EPA may be headed in a direction that's less about restrictions and more about deregulations.
