The US Senate has confirmed Chris Wright as the next Secretary of Energy. Wright, CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, is a proponent of 'energy dominance' and has pledged to boost fossil fuel production. He was approved in a bipartisan vote and is seen as a key figure in President Trump's agenda to promote American energy independence.
Canada announces US tariffs on hold for 30 days after Justin Trudeau holds 'good phone call with President Trump'Wright, 59, was approved in a 59-38 vote, with both Republicans and Democrats supporting his confirmation as the next energy secretary after clearing a procedural hurdle last week on a bipartisan basis as well.
Along with Burgum and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, Wright has committed to a policy of “energy dominance” while still acknowledging global issues caused by climate change.Trump in announcing his pick said Wright “will be a key leader, driving innovation, cutting red tape, and ushering in a new ‘Golden Age of American Prosperity and Global Peace.'”“I am for improving all energy technologies that can better human lives and reduce emissions.
Those efforts had heavily favored clean-energy solutions through wind and solar production, whereas Trump’s Day One executive actions sought to do away with regulations disfavoring fossil fuels.
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