The Megyn Kelly Show Biden Blocks Russian Oil and How Weak Leadership Led to Invasion, with Ric Grenell, Michael Shellenberger, and John Daniel Davidson | Ep. 275
Mar 8, 2022
Michael Shellenberger, an environmentalist and author, joins Ric Grenell, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, and John Daniel Davidson, a political commentator, to discuss Biden's oil import ban from Russia. They debate the real costs of green energy and explore how nuclear power might help both Europe and the U.S. amid the crisis. The guests also analyze the role of political leadership in the invasion of Ukraine, the challenges of sanctions, and the evolving dynamics of U.S. foreign policy compared to previous administrations.
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Europe's Energy Dependence
- Europe's dependence on Russian energy, particularly natural gas, has created a vulnerability.
- This dependence has been exacerbated by the West's focus on green energy policies that have limited traditional energy production.
Russian Interference in Energy Policy
- Russia may have financed anti-fracking activism in Europe to increase the continent's reliance on Russian gas.
- High-level officials, including Hillary Clinton, have suggested this.
Nuclear Energy vs. Coal
- Germany's reliance on coal results in significantly higher carbon emissions compared to France, which utilizes nuclear power.
- Nuclear energy offers a reliable and cleaner alternative to fossil fuels.
