The newly-passed Great American Outdoors Act will use oil and gas energy taxes to fund the purchase and maintenance of our public lands, but those sources are not as reliable as they once were, say writers from PERC (the Property and Environment Research Center). Tate Watkins and Jack Smith warn against the unreliability of such…
Tag: Climate Change
The Coming Green Disaster
With Trump out of the way, the green movement may be unstoppable. Joel Kotkin explains in Real Clear Energy. “The real power of the environmental movement derives from those who occupy ‘the commanding heights’ of our society—at the corporate, media, and academic realms. Though arguably not holding views as economically ludicrous as AOC’s, mainstream corporate…
Biden May Reinstate Regulations Trump Got Rid Of
David Blackmon at Forbes describes likely impacts on the oil and gas industry. He writes: “Those likely executive order reversals include: Re-entry of the United States into the Paris Climate Accords; Re-entry of the United States into the Obama-era Iran deal, which would free up Iran to dramatically increase its exports and potentially impact crude prices;…
Now the Good News: Montana Is Warmer
Compared to much of America, Montana has always been a harsh place to live. It’s high, dry, and cold. This kills bugs and discourages many others. But things are changing, many for the better. Here are the major climatic changes my wife, Ramona, and I witness from our ranch in Gallatin Valley, Montana, elevation one…
Will Small Islands Disappear in 75 Years?
According to the Alliance of Small Island States and the Least Developed Countries Group, “In another 75 years, many … members may no longer hold seats at the United Nations if the world continues on its present course.” The fear? Rising sea levels will drown them. Sterling Burnett says no. Here is his argument in…
Amy Coney Barrett on Climate Change
Myron Ebell put together Amy Coney Barrett’s comments on the environment for CEI. Here’s her spectacular answer to Kamala Harris’s supposedly Socratic questions on climate change: “In the most revealing exchange, Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) asked Judge Barrett whether she believed that COVID-19 virus is infectious and whether smoking causes cancer. Barrett replied that it’s obvious that the virus…
What in the World Are Net-Zero Carbon Emissions?
They are all the rage in corporate America and on Wall Street. The idea is to express your commitment to ecological goals through decisions that reduce carbon dioxide emissions in order to reduce global warming. Morgan Stanley, a leading investment bank, has just committed itself to “net-zero financed emissions by 2050,” And “net-zero carbon emissions”…