Manchin Backs DOI Pick Haaland After Mine Cleanup, Methane Pledges

Senate energy committee Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) is planning to vote for Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM) to be the next Interior secretary, likely ensuring her confirmation to the post where she will play a key role in implementing the Biden administration’s climate agenda. Manchin announced his support after Haaland committed to work with Manchin on renewing a coal mine reclamation fund, continued use of fossil fuels and improved efforts to capture methane, the potent greenhouse gas, from oil and gas...