This attack has reminded us of two important truths...
John — By now you’ve probably seen the news that a ransomware attack forced the shutdown of a pipeline that delivers fuel from the Gulf Coast to the Northeastern states.
This attack has reminded us of two important truths:
Our grid is vulnerable to attack, and;
We need to modernize our energy infrastructure, making it both cleaner and more secure at the same time.
The pause in Colonial Pipeline operations led to gas shortages in impacted communities, as customers rushed to fill their tanks. The entire nation could see a rise in gas prices because of the attack.
It is long past time to make the necessary investments to modernize our energy grid and protect it from future attacks. Experts warn hackers could target basic services like heat, light, and transportation, as well as hospitals and schools.
It is also critical that we harness this moment to shift to a clean energy grid, because addressing the climate crisis is essential to our security.
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