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Trump energy chief pick says linking wildfires to climate crisis is ‘hype’

Democrats criticize Chris Wright’s comments during US Senate confirmation hearing for energy secretary nominee

The Guardian - US

Energy Secretary Nominee Promotes All American Energy Sources

Fossil fuel executive Wright supports diverse energy sources, acknowledges climate change, and faces scrutiny during confirmation hearing.

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Key takeaways from Trump's energy secretary pick's confirmation hearing

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he would promote all sources of American energy, while also acknowledging the burning of fossil fuels causes climate change

The Independent UK

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Energy Pick Stands By 'Wildfires Hype' Comments Amid California Tragedy

President-elect Trump's energy pick, Chris Wright, faces scrutiny over past comments on wildfires and climate policies during an exchange with Sen. Padilla.

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Energy Pick Stands By Controversial Wildfire Comments Amid California Fires

President-elect Trump's energy pick, Chris Wright, faces scrutiny for downplaying wildfires amidst ongoing crisis, raising questions on climate policies.

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Climate Protesters Disrupt Hearing For Trump Energy Secretary Pick

Protesters disrupt hearing for Trump's energy secretary pick, highlighting urgency of climate change action.

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Colorado Fracking CEO Outlines Energy Priorities For Trump Administration

Chris Wright, nominated by Trump for DOE, outlines plans to boost energy production and streamline permitting.

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Wright promises to 'unleash' American energy as DOE head - Roll Call

Chris Wright, Donald Trump's pick for Energy secretary, said if confirmed he would “unleash American energy at home and abroad.”

Roll Call

Chris Wright To Focus On Energy Dominance As DOE Secretary

Chris Wright, nominee for U.S. Department of Energy, emphasizes energy dominance and innovation for America's future.

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This is when Donald Trump’s most controversial administration picks will go before the Senate

Hearings in the Senate are set to begin on Sunday

The Independent UK

Senate Hearings Schedule For Trump Cabinet Nominations

Senate hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks, including Doug Collins, Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem, and Marco Rubio, among others.

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Senate Committee Schedules Confirmation Hearings For Interior And Energy Secretaries

Senate hearings for Doug Burgum and Chris Wright as Interior and Energy Secretaries, respectively, with Burgum to chair the Council of National Energy.

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3 Stocks Set to Benefit From Trump’s “Drill, Baby, Drill" Policy

President Trump's "Drill baby drill" initiative is meant to bolster domestic oil and gas production to drive down energy costs. Here's 3 stocks can benefit.

MarketBeat

Australia expands four coal mines despite warning of climate ‘death sentence’

Approval comes even as Australia pushes to host Cop31 climate summit

The Independent UK

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Texas Observer

The Trump Picks Who Could Decide Our Climate Future

It's not just the EPA. From Elon Musk and RFK Jr. to Marco Rubio and Doug Burgum, Trump's choices to lead key agencies are poised to set a very different climate agenda.

Fortune

The ‘Trump bump’ has survived tariff announcements—but will it survive the good, the bad, and the unknown in his cabinet?

Trump's picks fit into three groups: the fortifiers (the good), the detractors (the bad), and the mercurial influencers who might do good or harm.

The Guardian - US

Climate denial a unifying theme of Trump’s cabinet picks, experts say

Loyalists selected for important roles have offered staunch support to fossil fuels and downplayed climate crisis

Reason

Trump's Energy Picks Are Refreshingly Competent

If confirmed, Chris Wright and Gov. Doug Burgum will have the opportunity to prioritize innovation and deregulation to the benefit of taxpayers and the environment.

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Chris Wright: Trump's Pick For Energy Secretary

Learn about Chris Wright, Trump's nominee for Energy secretary, known for supporting fossil fuels and 'energy dominance' vision.

The Guardian - AU

Trump’s new energy tsar linked to fracking in Australia’s Beetaloo basin

Environmentalists say appointment of Liberty Energy’s Chris Wright highlights US interests ‘driving fracking’ in Northern Territory

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Ben Carson Clarifies Rumors About Joining Trump Administration

Ben Carson addresses speculations about his role in the second Trump administration and denies rumors of becoming U.S. Surgeon General.

Al Jazeera

Trump nominates climate change sceptic Chris Wright as energy secretary

Chris Wright, a fracking magnate, has said ‘there is no climate crisis’ and champions fossil fuel production.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump picks climate change sceptic Chris Wright as US energy secretary

Appointment of fracking chief follows Elon Musk and Robert F Kennedy being given top roles

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Boards 'Trump Force One' To New York For UFC 309 After Naming Energy Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump, following his announcement of Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy, attended UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, highlighting his enduring connection with both politics and pop culture.

The Independent UK

Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary after his second administration begins in January

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