Why Renewable Energy isn’t Just a Climate Issue but a Security Matter Too
The strongest argument for transitioning to renewable energy may no longer be combating climate change. Across conflict zones and volatile energy markets, a more urgent case for ditching fossil fuels is being made in real time: national security. Countries that have built their economies around imported fossil fuels are proving to be acutely vulnerable to geopolitical disruptions, especially in oil-producing regions like the Middle East, while those shifting toward distributed renewable generation are quietly gaining a form of resilience that no missile can easily take away. Fossil fuels like natural gas and oil typically move through predictable chokepoints. Pipelines, refineries,…
