News
Why Joseph Goffman’s Senate Confirmation Could Be a Win for Climate Action and Equity
As EPA Assistant Administrator, Goffman will oversee the crafting and implementation of rules that are critical to the agency’s efforts to tackle climate change and environmental injustice.
By Kristoffer Tigue
The decision to replace John Kerry with John Podesta as the top U.S. climate diplomat may be making headlines this week. But there’s another presidential appointee who could also have a significant impact on the nation’s efforts to address climate change but has mostly flown under the radar.
Related Knowledge Center: Climate legislation
State of Play
The federal government and states are in the process of implementing two laws — the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act — an investment of more than a trillion dollars to address climate change.