Trump nominates fracking leader Chris Wright as US energy secretary
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, a fracking industry leader and climate change skeptic, as the new U.S. Secretary of Energy. Wright's role will focus on reducing regulations to boost fossil fuel investments. Wright is the founder of Liberty Energy, which has played a significant role in increasing U.S. fossil fuel production through fracking. He expressed his commitment to making American energy more affordable and secure. This nomination marks a shift towards a pro-fossil fuel energy policy under the incoming administration, contrasting with previous efforts to address climate change.