Friends of the Earth statement on the nominations for Secretary of Energy and EPA Administrator

Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica issued a statement expressing grave concerns regarding the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz as Secretary of Energy due to his support for nuclear power and fracking, while expressing support for the nomination of Gina McCarthy as EPA Administrator.

• Friends of the Earth expresses significant concern over Ernest J. Moniz's nomination for Secretary of Energy, citing his support for fracking and nuclear power, including small modular nuclear reactors and the interim consolidation of spent nuclear fuel. The organization specifically criticizes Moniz for claiming that nuclear power's record of providing clean and reliable electricity compares favorably to other sources following the Fukushima meltdown.
• Friends of the Earth views Gina McCarthy as a strong candidate for EPA Administrator, noting her role in the Obama administration's first term. The organization intends to work with her to prioritize environmental justice, fight climate change, and protect the environment from fossil fuel disasters, while urging President Obama to empower the EPA to regulate polluting industries.

APA

Pica, E. (2013). Friends of the Earth statement on the nominations for Secretary of Energy and EPA Administrator. Friends of the Earth. https://foe.org/news/2013-03-04-statement-on-the-nominations-for-secretary-of-energy-epa-administrator/

Chicago

Pica, Erich. Friends of the Earth statement on the nominations for Secretary of Energy and EPA Administrator. Friends of the Earth, 2013. https://foe.org/news/2013-03-04-statement-on-the-nominations-for-secretary-of-energy-epa-administrator/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{pica2013friends, author = {Pica, Erich}, title = {{Friends of the Earth statement on the nominations for Secretary of Energy and EPA Administrator}}, publisher = {Friends of the Earth}, year = {2013}, month = mar, url = {https://foe.org/news/2013-03-04-statement-on-the-nominations-for-secretary-of-energy-epa-administrator/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }