Retired US generals call for low carbon revolution

James S Murray
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Report from influential generals and admirals warns fragile US energy infrastructure poses serious national security threat

The US needs to diversify its energy mix to incorporate more renewables, reduce its reliance on both foreign and domestic oil, improve the resilience of its energy grid, better prepare for the impact of...

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