Overview

• Burgum, currently North Dakota's governor, will lead both the Interior Department and a new National Energy Council.
• Trump's energy council aims to cut regulations and boost private sector investments in energy production.
• Burgum's appointment signals a shift towards maximizing fossil fuel extraction, reversing Biden's climate-focused policies.
• The Interior Department manages over 480 million acres of public land, with significant influence on energy and environmental policies.
• Critics express concerns over Burgum's ties to fossil fuel interests and potential impacts on public lands and climate initiatives.