President-elect Joe Biden continued to make choices for top officials in his cabinet that underscore his emphasis on combatting climate change and accelerating the move toward a clean energy transition, introducing South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg Dec. 16 as his choice to lead the Department of Transportation. Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now Biden’s pick for transportation secretary has been a vocal proponent of decarbonizing the electric and transportation sectors. “This administration can deliver policies and resources that will create jobs, rise to the climate challenge and equitably serve all Americans all while continuing to ensure the safety of travelers and workers alike,” Buttigieg said in a speech Dec. 16. If confirmed, he would be in charge of coordinating federal transportation projects […]