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Trump's New Agriculture Secretary
Episode 859

Trump's New Agriculture Secretary

Brooke Rollins, a climate skeptic with ties to a powerful pro-fossil fuels group, is Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture. What are the consequences for farmers, who sit on the front lines of climate change?

The Brian Lehrer Show

December 3, 202412m 12s

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Show Notes

Brooke Rollins, a climate skeptic with ties to a powerful pro-fossil fuels group, has been picked to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Georgina Gustin, reporter who covers agriculture and food systems for Inside Climate News, discusses Rollins's appointment and the consequences as the challenge of climate change makes farming more difficult.

Topics

environmentdepartment of agriculturenational_newsfoodtrumppoliticsclimatelocal_wnycafriculture