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    Can the New Environmental Regulators Do More with Less?

    President Obama wants to curb carbon emissions at the same time he's pushing for "energy independence." Today, he announced cabinet nominations that could lead to a major confrontation over coal plants and climate change. The President's choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency is EPA veteran Gina McCarthy.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    President Obama wants to curb carbon emissions at the same time he's pushing for "energy independence." Today, he announced cabinet nominations that could lead to a major confrontation over coal plants and climate change. The President's choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency is EPA veteran Gina McCarthy. His pick for the Energy Department is a physicist from MIT, Ernest Moniz. Coral Davenport covers the environment for the National Journal.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Coral Davenport

      energy and environmental policy reporter for the New York Times

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