The White House says President Donald Trump plans to do some reading about climate change. But the specific book he has his eye on is the stuff of a Saturday Night Live skit.

Given his long history of dismissing climate change as a “hoax,” Trump made a bit of news on Thursday when he claimed to take the issue seriously during a White House event to announce, ironically, regulatory changes that make it easier for federal agencies to approve infrastructure projects without having to consider climate implications.

Asked whether he thinks climate change “is a hoax” by a reporter, Trump replied, “No, no. Not at all.” But instead of talking about the risks…