Patrick Hynes writes in RealClearEnergy that Greenpeace environmentalism allowed Putin to invade Ukraine.
- Environmental activists in Europe have successfully pressured much the EU to phase out nuclear power plants and embrace a top-down renewables only energy strategy.
- This rapid shift that was driven by governments, not markets, has compromised Europe’s energy security and funded Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
- America should learn from Europe’s mistakes and pursue market-driven strategies that increase energy security and decrease emissions.
“Ukraine is the first country to become a victim of ‘Greenpeace environmentalism,’ and it certainly won’t be the last unless we emphatically condemn and reject the reckless energy policies that got us here.”
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