If carbon taxes were ever put to a vote, they would lose, says the National Review‘s “Capital Note.” That’s why activists “attempt to bypass the democratic process when it comes to their attempt to work for changes that would have a truly, probably irreversible, transformative effect on society.” NR continues: “The latest reality check came…
The White Supremacy of Birds?
The Washington Post has collected an amazing number of reasons to stop being a birder—all reflecting the fact that many birds are named after people deemed to be racists. “The Bachman’s sparrow, Wallace’s fruit dove and other winged creatures bear the names of men who fought for the Southern cause, stole skulls from Indian graves…
Biden’s Land Management Appointee Gets a Grilling from Republican Senators
In a hearing June 8, Republicans challenged Tracy Stone-Manning’s nomination as head of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The Interior Department bureau is in charge of cattle grazing, energy development, and logging on about 245 million acres of publicly owned, mostly western land. Manning-Stone is a long-time environmentalist who is a senior advisor on…
What in the World Is Green Steel?
Most steel production requires fossil fuel, but Mercedes-Benz is promising to use “green” steel in its autos by 2025 according to Environment + Energy Leader. That means it will use steel made with renewable energy sources such as hydrogen, wind, or biomass. Writes Harlin Asad: “While many automakers have announced electric vehicle goals to address climate…
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Economist David Henderson posted on EconLib a letter that appeared in the Monterey (California) Herald. It pointed out that since about 1975, there has been no trend of increasing heat-related deaths in the United States. (The largest number of heat-related deaths took place in 1980). The author, Thomas Lee, cited EPA statistics. Says Henderson:…
Climate Skeptics: Not to Worry. Climate Activists: Get Real
The seemingly preposterous plans for climate change mitigation are just that: preposterous, says Francis Menton, the Manhattan Contrarian. “While we realists may not have the megaphone at the moment, I am very confident that energy realism will ultimately win out, and much sooner than you might think. The reasons are simple: the magical “renewables” don’t…