Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright assured oil, gas, and mining executives at an energy conference that the Trump administration is dedicated to making drilling on federal lands and waters easier. Burgum leads the National Energy Dominance Council and views companies as “customers” contributing to the nation’s revenue, while Wright believes climate change is not a priority compared to national security and economic growth. Both officials criticized the Biden administration’s focus on reducing emissions and transitioning to renewable energy, arguing that wind and solar cannot meet future energy demands.
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