NewsThe GuardianMay 18, 2026United States
Opinion: Why Fossil Fuel Dependence Threatens National Energy Security
Representatives Lloyd Doggett and Michael Shank argue that reliance on fossil fuels undermines national security by tethering energy stability to global conflicts and infrastructure vulnerabilities. The authors point to recent attacks on Ukrainian energy grids as evidence that decentralized, renewable energy sources are necessary for true energy independence.
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The authors advocate for a shift in U.S. energy policy away from fossil fuels toward local renewable resources to mitigate the risks of global fuel crises and infrastructure attacks.
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Who's Mentioned
personLloyd Doggett“US Representative for Texas's 37th district, member of the Ukraine caucus and Ho”locationUkraine“Cited as an example of a nation facing energy infrastructure attacks.”personMichael Shank“PhD, adjunct faculty at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs and Geor”locationTexas's 37th district“The district represented by Lloyd Doggett.”personDonald Trump“Referenced in the context of an alleged war on Iran.”locationIran“Mentioned regarding the authors' claims about global fuel crises.”locationRussia“Cited as the aggressor in attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.”