“A dream come true for fossil fuel companies, but a nightmare for the American people.”
By Jessica Corbett, staff writer for Common Dreams. Published 3-27-2019
David Bernhardt during his confirmation hearing for deputy secretary 2018. Photo: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Environmental activists are calling on senators to reject the nomination of former fossil fuel lobbyist David Bernhardt to lead the U.S. Department of the Interior.
The calls come ahead of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s Thursday morning hearing to consider his nomination.
“David Bernhardt is a walking, talking conflict of interest,” said Alissa Weinman, a senior organizer for the nonprofit Corporate Accountability. “Between his Big Polluter ties and corporate lobbying connections, it’s clear Bernhardt will continue to serve the corporate interests to whom he owes his career, not the people or our public lands.” Continue reading
