KENNEWICK — Trump’s nominee for energy secretary called finishing the environmental cleanup at the Hanford nuclear site in Eastern Washington critical when he was questioned at a Senate hearing Wednesday. Read more...

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What Trump’s energy secretary nominee had to say on Hanford nuclear waste, national lab

Donald Trump's nominee for energy secretary, a fracking magnate who has previously expressed climate change skepticism, advocated for renewable energy and referred to the warming planet as a fact Wednesday, while still pushing for increased use of fossil fuels.Chris Wright made the comments during his hearing before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources as part of his confirmation process.Trump meanwhile bashed a critical source o…

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Trump's Energy Dept pick wants to develop renewables... and fossil fuels

Chris Wright, Trump’s energy secretary nominee, plans to expand fossil fuels, nuclear power, and tech breakthroughs for reliable, affordable energy.

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Trump’s Pick for Energy Chief Vows to ‘Unleash’ US Expansion

Chris Wright, President-elect Trump's nominee for the U.S. Department of Energy, emphasizes expanding LNG and nuclear power production to enhance U.S. energy dominance.

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TING SHEN/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be secretary of the Department of Energy, laid out his key priorities, including restoring “energy dominance,” increasing technological innovation and cutting regulatory red tape, during a nearly three-hour confirmation hearing on Wednesday. “I see three immediate tasks where I will focus my attention if I get the privilege of being confirmed. The …

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Wright wants to increase domestic energy production, says 'there isn't dirty energy and clean energy'

By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the U.S. Energy Department, told U.S. senators in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday his first priority is expanding domestic energy production including liquefied natural gas and nuclear power. Wright, 60, believes fossil fuels are the key to ending world poverty, which is a greater problem than climate change’s “distant” threat, according to a…

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Trump's energy department pick calls for more LNG and nuclear power - Blue Water Healthy Living

Chris Wright, who was nominated by President-elect Trump to be Secretary of Energy, attended a Senate hearing on the 15th. While arguing for the need to increase energy production through nuclear power and liquefied natural gas (LNG), he also indicated his intention to tackle climate change measures, which are expected to be rolled back under the Trump administration.

トランプ次期米大統領にエネルギー省長官に指名されたクリス・ライト氏が15日、米連邦議会上院の公聴会に出席した。原発や液化天然ガス（LNG）などのエネルギー増産が必要と主張する一方、トランプ政権で後退が予想される気候変動対策にも取り組む考えを示した。

米新エネルギー省長官「原発、LNG拡大を」　気候変動対策にも理解

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New US Secretary of Energy "Expand nuclear and LNG" - understanding of climate change measures

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S. Energy Department, will tell U.S. senators in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday his first priority is expanding domestic energy production including liquefied natural gas and nuclear power.Wright…

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New US Energy Department Chief to Call for More LNG

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump‘s pick to head the U.S. Energy Department, will tell U.S. senators in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday his first priority is expanding domestic energy production including liquefied natural gas and nuclear power. Wright, 59, believes fossil fuels are the key to ending world poverty, which is a greater problem than climate change’s “distant” threat, according to a report he wrote as CEO of oilfield …

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