U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright Condemns Net Zero 2050 Goal as 'Sinister'

Speaking at a London conference, Wright criticized the economic and social impacts of pursuing net zero emissions, calling the target impractical and harmful.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright described the net zero emissions goal for 2050 as 'sinister' and economically damaging during a virtual address at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship forum in London.
Wright argued that aggressive policies to achieve net zero have raised energy costs, harmed manufacturing, and impoverished citizens without delivering meaningful environmental benefits.
He singled out the United Kingdom's renewable energy policies, claiming they have led to deindustrialization and the outsourcing of energy-intensive industries to countries with less stringent environmental standards.
Wright emphasized the importance of expanding affordable and reliable energy sources, including nuclear power, while criticizing renewable energy investments for their limited contribution to global energy needs.
The remarks reflect a broader shift in U.S. energy policy under President Donald Trump's administration, which has prioritized fossil fuel development and rolled back Biden-era climate initiatives.