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The United States currently supplies 15% of our oil, 25% of our total gas imports, and over 30% of our coal. To enter into an agreement that would quadruple these imports would effectively render the United States’ dependence on Europe one-sided.
the Geopolitical Imperative of Transition
Irrespective of whether the $250 billion figure is precise or an estimation, it underscores the notable geopolitical influence of energy consumption.
This situation highlights the critical need to rapidly divest from fossil fuels,especially those sourced from the United States.
Indeed, as our reliance on a single nation and fossil fuels in general escalates, we must actively avoid short-term pitfalls. When Europe sought to reduce its reliance on Russian gas, a move supported by numerous financial entities, it became entangled with costly and ultimately ineffective infrastructure projects, the financial burden of which now falls upon us. A particularly ill-advised proposal at the time was to bolster the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supply, a decision that would have jeopardized the planet’s future by necessitating the advancement of new hydrocarbon extraction sites.
Conversely, a rational approach is paramount: we must aggressively reduce our energy consumption through organized, equitable austerity. This involves prioritizing the elimination of superfluous and inequitable energy uses, such as advertising displays and luxury yachts. Simultaneously, it means ensuring universal access to appropriate, shared, and efficiently scaled solutions, including robust public transportation networks, lightweight and clean vehicles, cycling infrastructure, building retrofits, urban cooling initiatives, and durable, repairable products. Collective sobriety must be Europe’s primary geopolitical strategy!
Furthermore,recognizing that consumption reduction alone is insufficient,we must acknowledge the abundant energy resources available within Europe itself: solar,wind,hydro,and biomass. When harnessed responsibly,respecting local communities and biodiversity,renewable energies represent the pathway to European autonomy. europe already possesses strong industrial foundations for transition technologies, including onshore and offshore wind turbines, heat pumps, and electric vehicles, and is actively developing new innovations. This stands in stark contrast to the Trump administration’s actions, which have undermined the American green industry by hindering the transition at every turn.In the face of Donald Trump’s fossil fuel imperialism, we must reaffirm our commitment to rapidly transitioning to a low-energy-consumption society that generates its own renewable energy, thereby securing our sovereignty and resilience.
