Westerman: Technology best way to combat climate change

The incoming chair of the House Natural Resources Committee wants to allow more mining and believes technology—not limitations on fossil fuel production—is the best way to address climate change.

U.S. House Republicans selected Arkansas’ Bruce Westerman to lead the panel that oversees the U.S. Interior Department and the U.S. Forest Service and has a major role in shaping federal energy and environmental policy. Read more about Westerman’s plans from Louisiana Illuminator.