Overview
- Paul Krugman writes that solar and wind are on track to lead global energy, with nuclear and fossil fuels retaining smaller roles.
- He argues the United States has "taken itself out of the game" under President Trump, citing a canceled Nevada mega-solar project, a pause on federal wind permits, and the termination of key tax credits.
- Krugman says China already commands solar manufacturing and produces most wind-related equipment, while Europe remains strong in turbine production.
- Newsweek points to China’s scale, including a Tibetan Plateau solar complex described as seven times the size of Manhattan and an estimated $625 billion in 2024 green-technology spending.
- He warns that dominance over renewable supply chains could yield strategic leverage, referencing China’s earlier use of rare-earth control in trade disputes.