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Trump picks oil industry CEO Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

Trump has named oil and gas industry executive Chris Wright as his pick to lead the US Energy Department.
Wright has called climate change activists alarmist and stated, "There is no climate crisis, and we're not in the midst of an energy transition either."
Trump has vowed to increase fossil fuel production to reduce energy costs, although analysts say he has little influence on output in the U.S.

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Texas Monthly

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What Energy Secretary Chris Wright Would Mean for Texas

When I first met Trump’s cabinet nominee, he was an industry innovator, but now he’s dismissive of the solar and wind power revolution.

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Denver Gazette

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Trump's pick for energy secretary, Colorado's Chris Wright, says the real crisis is 'energy poverty'

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to appoint Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as Energy Secretary. Wright is known for his focus on operational efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in the oil and gas industry. However, environmental organizations have criticized his nomination, arguing that his policies will prioritize domestic energy production and support the fossil fuel industry, potentially endangering the fut

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DeSmog

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Trump Energy Secretary Pick Chris Wright Calls Climate Crisis Denier Bjorn Lomborg a ‘Friend’

With fracking CEO Wright tapped to serve in Trump’s cabinet, Lomborg’s influence could extend into the highest levels of the U.S. government.

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Forbes

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Fracker Chris Wright, Trump’s Energy Pick, Isn’t A Climate Denier–He’s A Pragmatist

Liberty Energy CEO Wright is an MIT and Berkeley trained engineer. He's not a fan of solar and wind power, but has invested in next-gen nuclear and geothermal startups.

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