U.S. Climate Lawsuits Endanger Military and U.S. National Security Interests
Robert Harward is a retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral and a former Deputy Commander of the United States Central Command. (Robert Harward)
APRIL 20, 2023 ROBERT HARWARD, VICE ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY RETIRED
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For decades, the United States has stood as a champion for global order, working to extend democratic values while holding the line against authoritarianism. As the world’s most powerful military, our strength is inextricably linked to a stable energy supply that fuels our aircraft, tanks, and ships, as well as those our allies, around the world.
Presidential administrations – Democratic and Republican – have understood the national security significance of reliable energy, which is the result of a long history of cooperation between the private sector and our federal government.
In recent years, however, some local officials in municipalities, counties, and states have targeted some energy producers with meritless climate lawsuits, which can undercut this longstanding relationship. Places like New York City, Baltimore, and Boulder, Colorado claim these energy companies are liable for developing and selling oil and gas, leading to climate change. And while climate change is a clear priority that we must address, attempting to weaponize our court system to fight energy companies isn’t the answer.
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