Rex Tillerson, the longtime head of ExxonMobil, won Senate confirmation on Wednesday to be secretary of state. In this new role, Tillerson will be in charge of U.S. international climate negotiations as well as international aid efforts on climate-related disasters.
Yes, you read that correctly: The former head of one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world will now spearhead America’s approach to mitigating the effects of climate change.
The final Senate vote was 56 to 43 in favor, with three Democrats and one independent joining Republicans in voting for him. No Republicans opposed Tillerson’s nomination. Read more…
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