The Senate has confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President ...

In his remarks at the department’s building near Pierre L’Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C., Wright spoke about his childhood ...

"Chris Wright is a scientist who has dedicated his life to the study and use of energy. He believes in science and supports the research that will deliver affordable, reliable and clean energy ...

Colorado’s two Democratic senators both supported their home-state nominee. “Chris Wright is a scientist who has dedicated his life to the study and use of energy. He believes in science and ...

Chris Wright built his career expanding fossil fuels and denying climate science—even dismissing wildfires as ‘just hype’ while entire communities in Los Angeles were reduced to ash.

Not voting were three senators. Advertisement Wright, 60, was approved 15-5 in the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. "He's a scientist who has invested his life around energy. He is indeed ...