Climate change denial in the Trump cabinet: where do his nominees stand?

Critics say the president-elect's picks represent 'unprecedented' influence from the fossil fuel industry. Their statements do little to dispel the notion

As Donald Trump assembles his cabinet, one consistent theme has emerged: many of his nominees have expressed doubt about the science of human-caused climate change.

"We're seeing an unprecedented amount of influence from the fossil fuel industry in Trump's cabinet," Jeremy Symons, who works on climate politics for the Environmental Defense Fund, said. "What's missing from this cabinet is the balance one would expect to bring the other side to the equation and it really leaves us wondering: who is looking out for us? Clearly the oil companies are well attended, but who's looking out for us?"