EnergyCommentary
Venezuela’s Chavistas Win Big if Keystone XL Pipeline Loses
In an attempt to save her Senate seat, Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu (D) has launched a “Hail Mary XL legislative strategy” by pushing for congressional… Read More
EnergyNews
Energy Group Warns US-China Climate Deal Will Hurt You in Long Run
China’s agreement to reduce coal emissions isn’t worth the paper it was printed on, an energy research group says. Noting that Beijing made no binding… Read More
EnergyCommentary
The Moral Case Against Fossil Fuels Matters. And It’s Absurd.
Imagine you are talking to a tobacco advocate who claims that he has a new strategy for winning the hearts and minds of the public:… Read More
EnergyNews
Minnesota Wind-Solar Mandate Would Mean Costly Grid Upgrade
A new report released by the Minnesota Commerce Department lays the technical groundwork for ramping up one of the nation’s highest state renewable energy mandates… Read More
EnergyCommentary
The Real Story on China Climate Change Deal: We Make Changes Now, They Wait Until 2030
President Obama has announced what he calls “an historic agreement” in a climate change deal with China. In his commitment to reduce carbon emissions 26… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Proposed Water Rule Could Put ‘Property Rights of Every American Entirely at the Mercy’ of EPA
It seems incredible, but a single missing word could turn a water law into a government land grab so horrendous even a U.S. Supreme Court… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Fracking Has Amazing Benefits. So Why Did This Texas Town Just Ban It?
Conservatives tend to champion state and local government over big federal government. But that doesn’t always mean state and local governments protect American freedoms. Such… Read More
EnergyCommentary
The Crazy Reason Two Auto Companies Were Fined $100 Million
The federal government just fined Kia and Hyundai motors $100 million dollars. Was the culprit: A.) Sudden acceleration of vehicles. B.) Excess dirty pollutants spewing… Read More
EnergyInternationalCommentary
Time to Cut Fuel Subsidies in Emerging Markets
Newly elected and reelected leaders in Brazil, India, and Indonesia have a new impetus to jump-start reforms in their countries: falling global oil prices. Since… Read More
EnergyNews
‘Grass March’ Turned Out to Be Final Ride for Original Sagebrush Rebel
Grant Gerber, a longtime Nevada rancher, attorney and land-rights activist, died last Saturday from injuries sustained during his cross-country ride in the Grass March on… Read More
EnergyCommentary
EPA’s Southern Discomfort: Kemper Plant Sees Yet Another Delay and More Cost Overruns
Cheerleading squads don’t have chants with the theme “We’re getting whupped, let’s leave early.” So when an adverse outcome is obvious they either quit cheering… Read More
EnergyNews
Power Company Fights with Farmers Over Private Property Needed for Pipeline
RICHMOND, Va. — Dominion Power is firing back at opponents by shooting down what it calls “myths” over the utility’s proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline. A… Read More
EnergyCommentary
The True Reason Gas Prices Are Falling (Hint: It’s Not Because of Green Energy)
American workers and motorists got some badly-needed relief this week when the price of oil plunged to its lowest level in years. The oil price… Read More
EnergyCommentary
How the French Fight Global Warming
The past month has seen considerable news on the global warming front—the National Academy of Sciences found that the U.N. underestimates the amount of carbon… Read More
EnergyNews
Citizens Want State to Revoke Permit for Wind Project
CORNISH TOWNSHIP, Minn.—How long is too long? About six years and counting, in the view of dozens of rural residents fighting a proposed 1,600-acre, 10-turbine… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Cartoon: Misplaced Priorities
Should “climate change” really be a top priority for America’s military? >>> Hey, Defense Department: Focus on ISIS, not Climate Change
Energy Commentary
The Final Word on Yucca
After six years and several court cases, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has finally released the report that every American has paid for and could… Read More
EnergyInternationalCommentary
Governor Jindal: Energy Exports Help the U.S. Domestically and Diplomatically
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal recently spoke at the American Enterprise Institute to introduce his vision for defense policy. He pointed out that America has a tool… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Excessive Regulations Hamper Mining Access and Productivity
Domestic mining is a key cog in the American economy. According to a recent report commissioned by the National Mining Association (NMA), it could be… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Hey, Defense Department: Focus on ISIS, not Climate Change
As world leaders remain locked in on the threat of ISIS, the U.S. Department of Defense laid out its plan to fight a different battle:… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Environmentalists Halt Obama Administration Plan to Cut Trees in Alaska
A family-owned timber firm that operates the last significant sawmill in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest has won a momentous U.S. Forest Service contract: the Big… Read More
Energy News
Senator: Emails Reveal EPA, Green Group in ‘Beyond Cozy’ Relationship
Republican lawmakers say the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency enjoys a “beyond cozy” relationship with a liberal environmental action group that seeks to reshape national energy policies… Read More
EnergyCommentary
The Nobel Peace Prize Should Go to the Man Who Helped Make Fracking Big Business
The Nobel Peace Prize winner was recently announced, setting off all the hype that goes with it. The idea of the near-century-old award is to… Read More
EnergyNews
Employers in San Francisco Required to Provide Commuter Benefits or Face Daily Fines Up to $10,000
Employers in the San Francisco Bay Area are adjusting to a new regulation this month that requires them to provide commuter benefits to employees. The… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Global Warming Plateau Turns 18
A whole generation of people have been born, learned how to walk, ride bikes, drive cars, graduated from high school, celebrated 18 birthdays, and are… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Wind Industry Admits It Needs Handout to Compete
One of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers let loose a bit of truth and self-admission to the Financial Times: We still need help, and… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Scientists May Disagree on the Causes of the California Drought, but Policymakers with Agendas Don’t
California’s recent drought has many people, including policymakers, looking to point the finger at global warming. The authors of several recent scientific papers aren’t so… Read More
Dopey Regulations Keep on Coming
In his recent speech about the economy, President Obama noted that “there are still some kind of dopey regulations on the books.” He didn’t note… Read More
EnergyNews
Why One State Just Banned Plastic Bags … and What That Means for You
California is the first state in the nation to enact a statewide ban on plastic shopping bags, taking a concept that had been limited to cities… Read More
EnergyNews
City Imposes Fine on Residents Who Throw Away Food
The Seattle City Council has imposed a mandatory composting ordinance, requiring all residents to separate their biodegradable trash from other kinds of refuse. The city… Read More
