RFK Jr. Confirmation Hearing Highlighted His Inconsistency But Overlooked Climate and Environment

Inside Climate News · By Keerti Gopal · last updated January 29, 2025 – 2:41 PM

If Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination is approved, he would oversee health at a time when environmental impacts loom large.

By Keerti Gopal

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was questioned by a Senate panel on Wednesday on his vaccine hesitancy, changing positions and potential financial conflicts of interest as part of his confirmation process to be the next health and human services secretary.

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