https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/historic-picks-for-epa-interior-complete-biden-climate-team/ > Joe Biden made climate change and racism top issues when running for president. Now he’s melding them with the selection of his Cabinet. > Rep. Deb Haaland, Biden’s pick to head the Interior Department, would become the first Native American Cabinet secretary in history if confirmed. Michael Regan, head of North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality, would be the first Black man to lead EPA.