EPA chief Pruitt: 'We can be both pro-energy and pro-environment'

Michael Holder
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President Trump appointee gives first address to Environmental Protection Agency employees in Washington DC

Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt yesterday signalled his desire for the US to be both pro-energy and pro-environment in his first address to EPA staff since his appointment was confirmed...

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