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Dutch politician Wopke Hoekstra, formerly associated with Shell and McKinsey, has received approval for the role of the EU's climate chief, Guardian reported.According to the Guardian, after a rigorous three-hour session before the European parliament's environment committee, Hoekstra's employment history and commitment to climate action were scrutinized by MEPs.During the hearing, Hoekstra emphasized his stance on the oil industry, stating that "Fossil fuels must become history, the sooner the better."The committee also questioned Maroš Šefčovič, the Slovakian commissioner, about expanding his responsibilities to advance the European Green Deal.Both...