Donald Trump’s war in Iran has created thebiggest energy crisis inmodern history that the International Energy Agency has described as “the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market.” The crisis can’t be spun, no matter how hardTrump,Fox Newsand Energy Secretary (and fracking magnate)Chris Wrighttry. Because the big takeaway, ultimately far more significant than anyregime changeorreshuffling of alliances, is that the president has unintentionally kicked off aglobal race to renewable energy.
The irony here is rich: Trump, who has relentlessly called green energy acon job, is causing it to proliferate.