Controversial Energy Nominee Chris Wright Faces Scrutiny and Support
TL;DR
Chris Wright, Donald Trump's nominee for the Energy Department, acknowledges fossil fuels' role in global warming but disputes the severity of its impacts, challenging mainstream climate science. He claims that a warmer Earth has reduced cold-related deaths and argues against the increasing intensity of storms, citing scientific studies that scientists say he misinterprets.
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