Governor Rick Scott "denied the idea of anthropogenic global warming" during his first election in 2010.[28] Use of the term "climate change" was discouraged during his administration. He also eliminated mandates to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and appointed climate skeptics to posts such as the Public Service Commission.[2][35] Scott vetoed $750,000 budgeted for pumping water out of Miami Beach, on the grounds that the money didn't provide "a clear statewide return for the investment,"[35] and did not reply directly when asked if he would support efforts to protect Miami's water supply.[25] Scott was sued by a group of children aged 10–20 for his positions on climate.[36]