I strongly believe we have a moral responsibility to be good stewards of our environment for generations to come,’ Zeldin said.

The former New York congressman has little experience in environmental policy. He is expected to follow orders to weaken climate rules.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of electric vehicles.