Trump's Energy Secretary Pick Faces Backlash

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy and a vocal supporter of fossil fuels, as the new U.S. Energy Secretary, a decision that has sparked significant backlash from environmental groups. Wright, who has previously denied the existence of a climate crisis, is expected to further Trump's agenda of increasing fossil fuel production and reducing environmental regulations. His nomination is supported by influential figures in the oil and gas industry, reflecting a pivot towards energy independence and dominance through increased fracking and oil drilling. Critics, including Illinois Rep. Sean Casten and the Natural Resources Defense Council, argue that this appointment undermines efforts to combat climate change and could harm future generations by prioritizing fossil fuel profits over sustainable energy development. This nomination comes amid Trump's broader energy strategy, which includes dismantling climate agreements and boosting domestic oil production to lower energy costs. The move has been received positively by the fossil fuel industry but is seen as a potential setback for global climate action initiatives.