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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said Thursday on CNBC's "Squawk Box" program that he does not believe that carbon dioxide is a primary contributor to global warming. (Associated Press)

Scott Pruitt turns EPA away from climate change agenda

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks in Washington, in this Feb. 21, 2017, file photo. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Scott Pruitt, EPA chief: Carbon dioxide not primary cause of warming

By Matthew Daly - Associated Press

Illustration on how the EPA needs to release its scientific findings by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Climate change must be proven by EPA

By Steve Milloy

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks in Washington, in this Feb. 21, 2017, file photo. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

As Donald Trump targets carbon rules, green groups promise a legal fight ‘at every step’

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2017 file photo, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks to employees of the EPA in Washington. The Trump administration is moving to roll back federal fuel-economy requirements that would have forced automakers to significantly increase the efficiency of new cars and trucks. The requirements were a key part of former President Barack Obama’s strategy to combat global warming. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Trump set to roll back federal fuel-economy requirements

By MATTHEW DALY and TOM KRISHER - Associated Press

Families on edge over water contamination at former air base

By MICHAEL CASEY - Associated Press

A pump jack for pulling oil from the ground is seen here near New Town, N.D., on Feb. 25, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

EPA reverses course, won’t seek emissions, equipment data from drillers

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

EPA withdraws Obama-era request for data on oil, natural gas

By MATTHEW DALY - Associated Press

Illustration on the climate change debate by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Scott Pruitt will take EPA in new direction

By Tom Harris

Brady Sullivan pays EPA fine for lead paint violation

Associated Press

New EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt invoked conservationist John Muir in his remarks Tuesday, which riled up the conservation lobby, who say Mr. Pruitt's track record shows him to be no friend to the environment. (Associated Press)

Scott Pruitt email release delayed by Oklahoma Supreme Court

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks in Washington, in this Feb. 21, 2017, file photo. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Records show EPA’s Pruitt used private email, despite denial

By MICHAEL BIESECKER and SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

Scott Pruitt, Oklahoma's former attorney general and the newly installed head of the EPA, has become the top target for environmentalists, who argue that he is too closely tied to the oil and gas industry. (Associated Press/File)

Scott Pruitt’s email court case in Oklahoma used by environmentalists to raise money

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks to employees of the EPA in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Scott Pruitt, EPA chief, says Obama neglected protecting environment to focus on climate change

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

New EPA chief delays mining rule after industry objects

By MATTHEW BROWN - Associated Press

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks to employees of the EPA in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Emails show ‘close and friendly’ relationship between Scott Pruitt, energy industry: Watchdog group

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks to employees of the EPA in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Scott Pruitt, new EPA chief: Agency will respect rule of law, states’ rights

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 10, 2016, file photo, Scott Pruitt, Oklahoma Attorney General, gestures as he speaks during an interview in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Capitol is at rear. The Oklahoma attorney general's office says it has complied with a judge's order to surrender documents related to new Environmental Protection Agency leader Pruitt's communications with energy companies. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

EPA head’s emails with energy companies to be released

By TIM TALLEY - Associated Press

New EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt invoked conservationist John Muir in his remarks Tuesday, which riled up the conservation lobby, who say Mr. Pruitt's track record shows him to be no friend to the environment. (Associated Press)

Scott Pruitt promises major changes from Obama years

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

The Latest: Pruitt’s emails with energy firms turned over

Associated Press