The Ukraine war is, sadly, the latest conflict to once again shed light on the links between fossil fuel and global conflicts. While in this aforementioned case, the invasion is not justified by the seize of fossil fuel resources, Putin is able to get away with so much only because Europeans are so incredibly dependent on Russian oil and gas.
We seem to be following a historic pattern, where most conflicts in the last century have been in one way or another linked to fossil fuels. In this episode we take a look at how companies operating in the fossil fuel industry take advantage of ongoing conflicts and influence governments to their advantage despite the great human and environmental loss.
What exactly does this relationship look like? How do fossil fuel companies influence governments in times of conflicts? Would a transition to renewable energy prevent future conflicts? We discuss all of this with award winning journalist and podcast host Amy Westerwelt of Drilled and Hot Take.
The Ukraine war is, sadly, the latest conflict to once again shed light on the links between fossil fuel and global conflicts. While in this aforementioned case, the invasion is not justified by the seize of fossil fuel resources, Putin is able to get away with so much only because Europeans are so incredibly dependent on Russian oil and gas.
We seem to be following a historic pattern, where most conflicts in the last century have been in one way or another linked to fossil fuels. In this episode we take a look at how companies operating in the fossil fuel industry take advantage of ongoing conflicts and influence governments to their advantage despite the great human and environmental loss.
What exactly does this relationship look like? How do fossil fuel companies influence governments in times of conflicts? Would a transition to renewable energy prevent future conflicts? We discuss all of this with award winning journalist and podcast host Amy Westerwelt of Drilled and Hot Take.