"Pruitt testifies at <a href=""http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/18/politics/scott-pruitt-epa-hearing/"" target=""_blank"">his confirmation hearing</a> in January. Pruitt said he doesn't believe climate change is a hoax, but he didn't indicate he would take swift action to address environmental issues that may contribute to climate change. He said there is still debate over how to respond."