The Denver Post has allowed an editorial in their pages normally dispatched from within their ivory towers that applauds Trump’s pick of Denver businessman Chris Wright to lead the Energy Department.
The guest opinion is authored by Aaron Harber, whose resume boasts of Princeton University and numerous consulting gigs across federal energy agencies.
Harber makes the case to the Post’s Democrat readers that critics on the left will come to appreciate Wright as the best possible choice that could come from the Republican camp, and the most reasonable selection for this position over the next four years.
Considering the Post’s editorial leanings, it’s probably as generous as they would allow.
Harber writes:
Wright recognizes that energy demand is increasing — not just in affluent nations but also in developing regions striving for basic infrastructure. He also understands that technologies like Artificial Intelligence and cryptocurrency “mining” will further drive energy consumption. Wright’s goal is to meet these demands in the most environmentally responsible way possible.
Wright understands that humans across the globe, no matter their depth of concern for climate change, are not willing to make critical life changes to reduce travel or curtail their consumption of consumer goods and services.
Plus, we’re dealing with the energy-sucking monsters of crypto currency and AI that is competing for our resources.
Haber continues:
As someone concerned about climate change, his focus has been on how communities around the world can adapt to impacts so as to save lives today and in the future.
His expertise, pragmatism, and genuine concern for both the environment and global energy equity make him a rare figure in today’s political landscape. Over time, even his critics may come to appreciate what he brings to the table.
As Senate confirmation hearings go, Wright’s is not expected to be the most contentious. Although Big Environment is already sounding the climate alarm and warning the world will end if he’s in charge of the Energy Department.