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Professor from GU-Q says renewable energy is not sustainable without justice

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Last updated: 2024/11/12 at 5:30 AM
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Energy governance plays a crucial role in shaping a country’s political system and agenda, as historian Trish Kahle explains in her new book, ‘Energy Citizenship: Coal and Democracy in the American Century.’ During the book launch event at Georgetown University in Qatar, Kahle emphasized that energy is more than just a resource—it is a relationship between people that deeply impacts society. Her research focuses on the human aspects of energy, specifically looking at the history of coal miners in America and their influence on laws and politics in the country.

Delving into coal miner archives and oral histories, Kahle found surprising connections between US foreign affairs and coal towns in the country. She discovered that military tactics used to suppress miner organizing were influenced by experiences in places like the Philippines and US-Mexico borderlands. The actions of miners ultimately brought the human cost of energy production to the forefront of energy policymaking, leading to significant rights and concessions for energy laborers.

Kahle’s book not only sheds light on the history of American coal miners but also explores broader global trends impacting governance and injustice worldwide. By highlighting the role of coal miners in shaping foundational energy justice principles, the book offers a new perspective critical to discussions on sustainable energy transitions. It challenges the traditional focus on environmental costs and benefits of energy production and emphasizes the importance of considering the human costs and benefits.

Throughout her research, Kahle examines the struggles of coal miners from the Progressive Era to President Reagan’s election, emphasizing the contradictions within the industry. While coal mines have been engines of democratic politics, they have also been sources of violence, oppression, and environmental destruction. This calls for a reevaluation of energy production to prioritize the well-being of energy laborers, whether at home or abroad. Energy policy must center on human rights and justice rather than solely focusing on environmental considerations.

In today’s push for decarbonization and the transition to renewable energy sources, Kahle’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing global inequality and extractivism. She warns that simply transitioning to renewables will not automatically lead to energy justice if the same forms of exploitation and injustice persist. As industries drive the renewables market through cobalt mines in the Congo and lithium mines in Latin America, it is essential to consider the human implications of these processes. By learning from history and reimagining energy governance, there is still an opportunity to create a more just and sustainable energy future.

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