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With Trump pivot back to pro-oil and gas policies, one renewable energy finds favor

As promised, President Donald Trump began reversing the country’s energy policies on his first day in office with a spate of orders largely favoring oil, gas and coal

The Independent UK

Wealth of US ‘oil-garchs’ went up 15% in nine months as industry figures plan Trump inauguration party

Oil and gas firms have given more than $75m to Trump’s campaign and stand to benefit from his ‘drill, baby drill’ plan

The Guardian - US

‘It’s going to be rough’: what Trump’s response to LA fires portends for future climate disasters

Big oil executive plans to celebrate Trump’s inauguration as California burns – though experts say climatic conditions are only getting more extreme

The Guardian - US

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Democrat Blasts Trump Energy Chief Nominee After He Doubles Down on Previous Comment That Wildfires Are 'Just Hype'

Chris Wright, Trump's energy secretary nominee, faced Democratic backlash during his confirmation hearing over controversial wildfire comments.

Latin Times

Trump Taps Energy Czars For Second Term Agenda

President-elect Trump appoints energy experts to lead American energy expansion. Industry presents wish list to administration.

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First Thing: Netanyahu accuses Hamas of trying for ‘last-minute concessions’ in truce deal

Hamas said it was committed to the terms of the deal announced on Wednesday. Plus, the climate crisis could cause economic growth to fall ‘50% over 20 years’

The Guardian - UK

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum Nominated For Interior Secretary

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's nomination for chief steward of U.S. public lands and waters raises questions about energy policies and climate chan...

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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

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.”

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

MarketBeat

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.

The Independent UK

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

Approval comes even as Australia pushes to host Cop31 climate summit

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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