On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Ken McQueen has been appointed as the new administrator for Region 6. McQueen is a former oil and gas executive and has previously served as New Mexico Energy Secretary.

Camilla Feibelman, director of the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter, responded to this appointment with concerns. She stated: "Ken McQueen's record shows he is unfit to lead EPA Region 6." Feibelman highlighted her apprehensions regarding McQueen's past positions on climate change and his connections to the oil and gas industry.

Feibelman emphasized that this appointment could have significant implications for environmental policies in Region 6, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and 66 Tribal Nations. The Sierra Club expressed its intention to closely monitor how McQueen's leadership might impact environmental regulations in these areas.

The appointment of Ken McQueen by the EPA comes amid ongoing debates about climate policy and energy regulation in the United States. The Sierra Club has consistently advocated for stronger environmental protections and action against climate change.

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