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What environmental policy did Zinke oppose?

  • Environmental regulations

  • Clean Air Act

  • Water Protection Act

  • Endangered Species Protection

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Ryan Zinke opposed environmental regulations as Secretary of the Interior, particularly those concerning energy development, land use, and mining. He worked to expand oil and gas drilling and mining on public lands, as well as to open up more public lands to development. He also opposed climate change regulations and efforts to protect endangered species. Zinke's environmental policies were met with criticism from environmental groups and some members of Congress.
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