Chris Wright, Trump and Energy Secretary

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright says net zero emissions by 2050 is ‘unachievable’ goal
While speaking at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship forum in London, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said “Net zero 2050 is a sinister goal, it’s a terrible goal. … the
Trump's Energy Secretary Chris Wright gives an early look at his plans
New Energy Secretary Chris Wright is providing the first looks at his agenda and style since winning Senate confirmation — and leaving big funding questions unanswered. State of play: The fracking exec who also backs clean-tech companies addressed the agency Wednesday and issued a memo outlining priorities.
Senate Confirms Fossil Fuel CEO Chris Wright as Trump’s Energy Secretary
The CEO of Colorado’s Liberty Energy has been one of the fossil fuel industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright Implores Europeans to ‘Return to Sobriety’ on Climate, Energy
Energy Secretary Chris Wright assailed Net Zero 2050 in an address to the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London.
How each senator voted on Chris Wright for energy secretary
The Senate confirmed Chris Wright, the head of fracking company Liberty Energy, as energy secretary in a 59-38 vote on Monday with eight senators who caucus with Democrats joining Republicans in clearing his nomination to lead the department.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright attacks ‘sinister’ net-zero goals, singling out Britain
LONDON - US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Feb 17 called a pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 a “sinister goal”, and criticised the British government’s attempts to hit clean energy targets.
US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Address CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, March 10-14
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will deliver a plenary address outlining his priorities for strengthening global energy security at the 43rd annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, March 10-14 in Houston.
Energy secretary calls net zero emissions goal unrealistic and harmful
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright condemned the goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, calling it "sinister" and arguing that it imposes high costs without benefits. Zack Budryk reports for The Hill.
Trump energy secretary says net zero emissions by 2050 is 'sinister' goal
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on Monday slammed efforts to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 as 'sinister.'
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How Trump gutted climate policy in 30 days
President Donald Trump is slamming into U.S. climate policy like a category 5 hurricane, smashing clean energy programs, ...
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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright Backs Coal and Attacks ‘Sinister’ Climate Targets at ARC Conference
The Trump appointee and fossil fuel executive called the transition to renewable energy “lunacy” at an event packed with ...
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Trump’s New Energy Secretary Called Germany’s Energy Transition ‘Unreliable.’ But He Missed All the Nuance
Chris Wright, the fossil fuel executive newly confirmed ... a speech that was fascinating for the way it acknowledged climate change and described the growth of U.S. natural gas production as ...
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Trump’s energy pick weaponizes global poverty to block climate action
Chris Wright has taken a different tack on climate—less outrageous, but no less dangerous.
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‘I’m Not a Scientist’: Net Zero Opponent Nigel Farage Admits Climate Ignorance
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has admitted that he doesn’t know about climate science, despite claiming that politicians ...