Trump's Energy Secretary Nominee Chris Wright Faces Climate Policy Scrutiny

Chris Wright, a proponent of fossil fuels and critic of renewable energy, is set to lead the Department of Energy under President-elect Donald Trump.

Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, has been nominated by Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Energy and head the National Energy Council.
Wright prioritizes combating global energy poverty, advocating for hydrocarbons as essential to improving living standards in developing nations.
He has expressed skepticism toward solar and wind energy, citing their environmental impact and reliability issues, while supporting nuclear and geothermal as viable alternatives.
Environmentalists have criticized Wright's stance on fossil fuels and climate change, labeling him a 'climate denier' for his views downplaying the urgency of emissions reductions.
Wright argues that current climate policies harm consumers and poorer communities, advocating instead for affordable, secure, and reliable energy solutions.