Vice President Kamala Harris is doubling down on her green agenda with a massive $55 million ad campaign, backed by some of the country’s largest climate groups. The ads are slick, emphasizing the supposed economic benefits of her environmental policies. But while the campaign highlights job creation and clean energy, it glosses over a critical issue: the very policies Harris is championing could leave America dangerously exposed to an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack.
The Green Illusion
Harris’s push for renewable energy is built on the promise of reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, ushering in a new era of solar panels and wind turbines. But there’s a dark side to this green vision. As we shift more of our energy production to renewables, we also make our electric grid more vulnerable to disruption—especially from an EMP attack. The more we rely on centralized, renewable power, the more fragile our energy infrastructure becomes.
EMPs: A Real and Present Danger
An EMP isn’t just a theoretical threat. The Congressional EMP Commission has repeatedly warned that an EMP, whether triggered by a nuclear weapon or a solar storm, could devastate the nation’s electric grid for months, if not years. Unlike fossil fuel power plants, which can be brought back online relatively quickly, renewable energy sources like solar and wind farms are far more susceptible to permanent damage from an EMP. This could lead to a prolonged national blackout, with catastrophic consequences for our economy and way of life.
The Numbers Behind the Green Agenda
Right now, renewable energy sources generate about 20% of America’s electricity. Harris’s plan could push that number to more than 50% in the next decade. While that might sound impressive to environmentalists, it’s a strategic vulnerability waiting to be exploited. Our increasing dependence on renewables could make us a prime target for adversaries looking to cripple our energy grid. Even natural phenomena, like a significant solar flare, could cause widespread blackouts, thanks to the fragility of our green energy infrastructure.
Ignoring the Risks
Despite these very real dangers, the recent New York Times article entitled Climate Groups Begin $55 Million Ad Campaign for Kamala Harris from August 19, 2024, highlights how Harris’s supporters are framing her green policies as an economic boon. The article details how a coalition of climate groups has launched an ad campaign to promote the economic benefits of her agenda. But the ads sidestep the potential national security risks. Selling the public on green energy by promising job creation is one thing, but ignoring the possibility of an EMP disaster is another.
Conclusion: Green Policies with a Dark Side
Kamala Harris’s green policies are being marketed as a win for the environment and the economy. But they could have us seeing red with significant risks that few are willing to discuss. By prioritizing a rapid transition to renewable energy, Harris is putting America’s energy security on the line. An EMP attack—or even a natural EMP event—could plunge the country into darkness, with devastating consequences.
It’s time to critically evaluate the direction Harris wants to take us. Is the promise of a greener future worth the risk of a potential national blackout? In the rush to embrace renewable energy, we must not overlook the very real dangers that come with it.
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