Give attention to connection of Russian oil, Ukraine war

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, March 15, 2022

I’m a father who fears for my family in a warming world.

I’m writing to ask you to report on the connection between the crisis in Ukraine and our dependence on fossil fuels.

About 60 percent of Russia’s export earnings come from oil and gas. Western nations have long cowered for fear Moscow would turn off the tap. Now, our dependence on oil is funneling cash into Putin’s war chest and directly financing his assault on Ukrainians.

This is a critical story at the intersection of the two biggest global crises of the moment: Ukraine and climate change. Please use your reach to bring national awareness to the fact that fossil fuels are not only a threat to a livable future, but a threat to global political stability as well.

Daniel Robinson

Renton