Kansas AG Urges DOJ Investigation of Chinese Climate Lawfare

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has called on U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice to investigate Energy Foundation China, a nonprofit he alleges is engaged in 'environmental lawfare' aimed at undermining the American energy sector. Kobach claims this group, which has ties to the Chinese Communist Party, uses litigation funding to push climate policies that increase U.S. dependence on Chinese technology such as solar panels and electric vehicle batteries, thereby threatening U.S. energy security and economic prosperity. His accusations were presented during a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing led by Senator Ted Cruz, who highlighted concerns over foreign influence in American energy dominance. Kobach argues that China's strategy involves driving the U.S. away from domestic energy sources and increasing reliance on Chinese-controlled supply chains for green technologies. While Kobach has not provided direct evidence linking Energy Foundation China to the CCP, he emphasizes the need for a thorough investigation into potential foreign influence via climate-related lawsuits. The DOJ has been contacted for comment on the matter.