Former Republican Representative Lee Zeldin has been named as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency by US President-elect Donald Trump. Zeldin, who often voted against green legislation during his time in the House of Representatives, will be responsible for implementing Trump's plans to reverse EPA policies on fossil fuels and vehicle emissions. Environmental agencies have expressed concern about Zeldin's appointment due to his voting record. Zeldin is known for his pro-Israel stance and has been called one of the highest-ranked Jewish Republicans in the country.