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Trump’s New Energy Secretary Called Germany’s Energy Transition ‘Unreliable.’ But He Missed All the Nuance

Inside Climate News · By Dan Gearino · last updated
Chris Wright spent part of his introductory speech criticizing German policies and championing natural gas. Experts in and out of the country say he oversimplified a complex process.

By Dan Gearino

Chris Wright, the fossil fuel executive newly confirmed as secretary of energy, introduced himself to senior staff last week with a speech that was fascinating for the way it acknowledged climate change and described the growth of U.S. natural gas production as close to a heroic act.