WASHINGTON -- Former Long Island congressman Lee Zeldin denied that he will favor industry over the environment and declared he thinks climate change is real as he faced questions Thursday on his nomination to be the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Former Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency, appears before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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Her budget made no mention of "cap and invest," the program she proposed two years ago as a central strategy for reducing fossil fuels emissions.

In his first few hours in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders, including one relating to offshore wind. The executive order puts a temporary halt on offshore wind lease sales in federal waters,

Chris Wright, Doug Burgum and Lee Zeldin are expected to win confirmation to lead the US Energy Dept., US Interior Dept. and US Environmental Protection Agency, respectively

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The ban affects not only the 1.5 million residents of Nassau County, but also 1.4 million in neighboring Suffolk County, many of whom join Nassau’s sports leagues.

Sky Sports takes a look at some of the best goals from Premier League seasons in years gone by. Here, enjoy some of the best goals from the 95-96 season.

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Our legislators Mitch Bolinsky and Tony Hwang assure us they are committed to protecting the environment but are they voting as if they do? The Connecticut League of Conservation