Trump signs new environmental executive order

Published May 17, 2018 11:51pm ET



President Trump is starting his own government-wide environmental sustainability and energy efficiency program through an executive order he signed late on Thursday.

The order directs federal agencies to manage their buildings, vehicles, and overall operations in order to “optimize energy and environmental performance, reduce waste, and cut costs,” according to the White House.

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