Clean Energy Traverses Through Some Dangerous Waters

Is the green transition just trading one geopolitical risk for another?

For decades, energy security meant oil pipelines and the Strait of Hormuz. As we pivot to renewables, the map is changing—but the chokepoints aren’t disappearing.

My latest column for the Boston Herald (marking 4 weeks of consecutive coverage!) dives into the “Geopolitical Tax” of the net-zero era. While solar and wind are “fuel-free,” the critical mineral supply chains and maritime trade routes required to build them remain concentrated in volatile regions. @InsideSources @bostonherald

From the Red Sea to the South China Sea, the path to a clean energy future still runs through the same contested waters. If we don’t prioritize supply chain resilience, we aren’t gaining independence—we’re just shifting the target.

Is the US doing enough to secure the green energy supply chain? Yes/No/It’s Complicated

#EnergyTransition #Geopolitics #SupplyChain #NationalSecurity #BostonHerald #InsideSources #CriticalMinerals #EnergySecurity

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