The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 is the basic law governing federal reviews of construction projects’ environmental impacts. Unfortunately, it has evolved into an environmentally destructive monstrosity. Why? Because the left-wing environmentalists have used it in endless litigation to oppose even projects that clearly would yield important environmental improvements over existing infrastructure. Read more...
In the small town of Brigham City, there’s one word you would never expect to hear: nuclear. “My initial, initial thought was: ‘Brigham City? Like, of all the places?’” said resident Connor Bennion. On Monday, Governor Spencer Cox and Brigham City leaders announced that two nuclear companies will be working together to build a nuclear power...
Australia’s remote Indian Ocean outpost of Christmas Island has enough power to support a new Google data centre without depriving locals, but its arrival could spur a push to renewable energy, the island’s biggest employer and the tech giant said. Alphabet’s Google announced on Monday it will build a data hub on the tiny island...
As politicians and philanthropists shift their attention to other global issues, many journalists and scientists continue to sound the alarm about climate change. There is a tendency, however, to highlight only the most negative interpretations of new research in order to amplify public concern and emphasize urgency. As a result, press releases and news stories far too often overstate or misrepresent the scientific findings they cite.
The European Parliament has voted to dramatically wind back the bloc’s ESG rules following intense pressure from US business associations and state attorneys general. The development means that more than 90% of companies originally in scope of environmental, social and governance reporting requirements will no longer need to comply. Other planks of the rulebook that emerged...
Pennsylvania will no longer seek to be part of a regional climate agreement among states in the Northeast U.S. A recent budget deal ends the commonwealth’s effort to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to a statement from state Senate Republicans. The initiative sets a cap on planet-warming emissions and requires power plants in the states to purchase...
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced Monday that the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) will largely focus on financing nuclear power plants. “By far the biggest use of those dollars will be for nuclear power plants to get those first plants built,” Wright said at a conference of the American Nuclear Society. During President Trump’s first...
If things weren’t already frothy enough around AI, now the excitement is headed toward the moon—literally. The world’s richest men are earnestly talking about traveling to outer space to build gigantic data centers to run artificial-intelligence models among the stars. They argue such missions make the most sense for powering energy-hungry operations. “The moon is a gift from...
New York State recently approved construction of a controversial natural-gas pipeline in an effort to ease rising energy prices and prevent future supply shortages. The decision drew criticism from Democratic politicians and environmental groups, who argue that the underwater pipeline will compromise water quality and further entrench reliance on fossil fuels.
Momentum is a crucial factor in success in all walks of life. In sports, a high-performance team builds confidence and enthusiasm, often leading to a string of wins. In politics, legislative victories or a growing list of endorsements pressures others to line up in support of a cause or candidate. And in business, a rising...
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