The Interview Chris Wright, US Energy Secretary: The problem with climate alarmism
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Sep 30, 2025 
In this conversation, Chris Wright, the United States Energy Secretary and former energy industry leader, shares his provocative views on climate change, claiming it’s exaggerated. He argues that the shift to renewable energy has failed and emphasizes the potential of nuclear fusion. Wright challenges the scientific consensus on extreme weather events and defends cuts to renewable subsidies, stating they create dependency. He also predicts that fusion technology could transform energy production within a decade, changing the landscape of emissions management.
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Unexpected Mar‑a‑Lago Recruitment
- Chris Wright recounts meeting Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago and being asked to become Energy Secretary during a dinner conversation.
- He says Trump asked him directly and told him to be ready if asked to serve his country.
Climate Threat Seen As Gradual
- Wright says his department's climate report largely draws from IPCC data but concludes climate is a real but slower, less acute threat.
- He argues decarbonisation will happen over generations, not within two or three decades.
Data Selection Debate Over Sea Levels
- Wright defends his report against scientists' takedown, saying his team showed full datasets and accused critics of cherry‑picking.
- He cites tide gauge records showing about eight inches of sea level rise over 125 years and disputes clear recent acceleration.