President Trump has officially nominated Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy and a prominent figure in the oil and gas industry, to lead the Department of Energy. Wright is viewed as a pragmatic problem solver and is expected to advocate for fossil fuel production while downplaying the impacts of climate change. His nomination has sparked alarm among climate advocates, as Wright has a history of skepticism towards climate change and has been associated with the fracking industry. Observers suggest that the new appointments signal a shift in energy policy that will prioritize fossil fuels over renewable energy initiatives.