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Ryan Schleeter, Senior Communications Specialist, Greenpeace USA: +1 (415) 342-2386, rschleet@greenpeace.org

Greenpeace Urges Senators to Reject David Bernhardt

Tomorrow, Interior Secretary Nominee David Bernhardt will testify before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. In light of his numerous conflicts of interest and career spent pandering to the fossil fuel industry, Greenpeace USA is urging senators to oppose Bernhardt's nomination.

Greenpeace USA Climate and Energy Campaign Director Janet Redman:

WASHINGTON

Tomorrow, Interior Secretary Nominee David Bernhardt will testify before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. In light of his numerous conflicts of interest and career spent pandering to the fossil fuel industry, Greenpeace USA is urging senators to oppose Bernhardt's nomination.

Greenpeace USA Climate and Energy Campaign Director Janet Redman:

"David Bernhardt heading the Interior Department would be a dream come true for fossil fuel companies, but a nightmare for the American people. If ethical violations alone don't disqualify him from holding this position, his record of selling out public lands and waters to his industry buddies should. People who care about clean air, safe water, and a healthy climate have been sounding the alarm about Bernhardt's history of catering to fossil fuel executives since he was named Deputy Secretary two years ago, and he's done nothing since but prove he's not fit for this job.

"Any member of Congress who takes climate change seriously must vehemently oppose this nomination. In our current climate crisis, it is not enough to fight for solutions like a Green New Deal, alone. We must also be working urgently for a just transition away from coal, oil, and gas to 100% renewable energy -- and that means resisting Bernhardt's attempts to open up federal lands and waters to his friends in the fossil fuel industry."

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