Energy and Environment

Agency names Arnold Schwarzenegger honorary ranger

By Washington Examiner

Published October 30, 2013 7:39pm ET

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Agency names Arnold Schwarzenegger honorary ranger — Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger holds the Smokey the Bear stuffed toy which was presented to him by the U.S. Forest Service during a ceremony at the Agriculture Department in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, where he was named the agency's third honorary Forest Ranger for his leadership on climate change. Schwarzenegger joins actress Betty White and Rolling Stones keyboard player Chuck Leavell as an honorary ranger. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) | Cliff Owen

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service is naming Arnold Schwarzenegger an honorary forest ranger.

The actor and former California governor is being recognized for signing global warming legislation in 2006, and approving vehicle fuel economy standards that have been adopted nationally. He joins actress Betty White and Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell as honorary rangers.

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