The remarks were made during a discussion hosted by the Wall Street Journal. Wright stated that the government will either reform the agency or exit the group entirely, though he noted a strong preference for pursuing reform within the organization to achieve the necessary climate alignment.
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US to Leave IEA Without Reform on Climate Policies
Geopolitics27 days ago
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday that the United States might abandon its membership in the International Energy Agency over disagreements regarding environmental issues. Speaking at an event in New York, Wright indicated that Washington is weighing whether to withdraw from the body if it fails to align its policies with American priorities.
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