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Trump Appoints Fossil Fuel Advocate to Lead U.S. Department of Energy

Former President & President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Chris Wright, a staunch oil and gas advocate, to head the U.S. Department of Energy. Wright, the CEO of Liberty Energy, is known for his strong defense of fossil fuels, and his appointment signals a clear push to maximize oil and gas production "Drill, baby, drill!" at a time when the world is facing mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions and shift away from fossil fuel dependency. - From COP 29 Live Blog

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  • Munene Mugambi

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    This appointment raises concerns about the U.S.'s commitment to climate action, as prioritizing fossil fuel interests over renewable energy could hinder progress in tackling the global climate crisis.

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      • Rashid Kamau

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        Under such leadership, there’s a high risk of rollback of climate policies, including regulations on greenhouse gas emissions and the promotion of clean energy technologies.

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        • Munene Mugambi

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          @rashid_kamau Indeed, with this leadership, there’s a significant threat of reversing climate progress, potentially undermining efforts to reduce emissions and transition to a sustainable energy future.

        • Annett Michuki..

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          His term will be a long one

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          • rosebellendiritu

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            The earlier commitment by the US government to counter climate change are likely to be shattered.However,I believe that the war against climate change is inevitable.

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            • Annett Michuki..

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              @rosebellendiritu we have seen the effects of climate change, Trump will learn the hard way

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              • Munene Mugambi

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                @rosebellendiritu While this shift may challenge previous climate commitments, the urgency and global momentum towards combating climate change will continue to drive efforts, making the transition to a sustainable future unavoidable.

              • Grace Njeri

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                Appointing a fossil fuel advocate to lead the energy department undermines the U.S. commitment to tackling climate change.

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                • Rashid Kamau

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                  @grace_njeri_804 This decision sends a signal that the U.S. is prioritizing the interests of the fossil fuel industry over the urgent need to address global warming and protect the environment.

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                • walter lungayi

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                  Very heartbreaking outcome with this appointment going on. He should have appointed leaders who have good plans for our climate.

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                  • Gorffly mokua

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                    This was expected! Not surprised.

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