UN Reports on Green Energy Boom Mask Economic Realities and U.S. Sovereignty Risks

The United Nations recently declared that the global transition to renewable energy has reached a “positive tipping point,” highlighting solar and wind power as increasingly cheap alternatives to fossil fuels. While this optimistic narrative paints a hopeful picture of a clean energy future, a deeper examination reveals critical concerns for American economic security, national sovereignty, and realistic energy policy. Is the Renewable Boom as Promising as the UN Claims? The UN reports tout that in 2024, over 92% of new electricity capacity worldwide came from renewable sources. Yet, this surge is concentrated largely in China, India, and Brazil—nations with vastly...