Politics
Biden Taps Brenda Mallory for Environmental Quality Council
- Environmental lawyer served as CEQ general counsel under Obama
- Mallory warned against scaling back environmental reviews
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President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Brenda Mallory to lead the Council on Environmental Quality, a role that would have her coordinating government-wide efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainable development.
If confirmed, Mallory would be the first African American to hold the position since its creation more than half a century ago. Mallory’s nomination was confirmed by two people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named before a formal announcement.