Thread by @FredKrupp

Outstanding news: President-elect Biden has selected @Michael_S_Regan to serve as EPA administrator! If you know him, I'm sure you're as thrilled as I am. A few reasons this is so encouraging...(thread)

.@Michael_S_Regan took the helm as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality in North Carolina during a difficult time in the agency’s history, after years of budget cutting and turmoil

He quickly restored morale and then solved big problems by respecting science and bringing together people with different views. That's how he's been so effective protecting public health and the environment in North Carolina's divided government

During his time at DEQ in NC @Michael_S_Regan led a large complex agency with skill, openness to new ideas and a determination to achieve real results

Despite the challenges, @Michael_S_Regan's work led to the largest excavation of toxic coal ash in the nation’s history. He successfully tackled the PFAS pollution from Chemours, leading to a 99% reduction in discharges and a major clean-up

Michael’s collaborative approach has allowed him to build durable policies that promote clean air and clean water alongside a strong economy. That's exactly what we need in an EPA administrator

As an @EnvDefenseFund staffer from 2008 to 2016, @Michael_S_Regan led our efforts to grow clean energy and demonstrated a talent for working with unexpected allies to achieve environmental progress...

...and he was on point for the historic Save-A-Watt program, the first utility lead energy efficiency program in the Southeast. He led work that helped modernize the grid in Ohio and New York

The selection of @Michael_S_Regan makes it clear that @JoeBiden is serious about making real progress on climate change, improving public health and addressing environmental justice

.@Michael_S_Regan will ensure that science, law, and a commitment to a healthier future will be at the center of America’s environmental policies. Congratulations, Michael, this is richly deserved. Looking forward to working with you in your new role (/thread)