Stephanie Catarino Wissman, on RealClearEnergy, writes about the detrimental effects that a fracking ban would have on the United States. “Banning fracking ignores sound science in favor of a false choice between renewable energy and natural gas. Today, more than 95 percent of U.S. natural gas and oil wells are developed using fracking. With the...
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Schumer Insists on Keeping Beachfront Bailouts for Wealthy Americans’ Vacation Homes
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Urban environmentalism has failed — it’s time for new perspective
"For decades, the term 'environmentalist' has been associated with urban activists marching in city streets, holding signs that demand the abolition of fossil fuels. The fact is urban environmentalism has failed us. Urbanites prescribe climate solutions from ivory towers while rural Americans have the most to lose."
Gates Fund Backs HyPro For $1/kg Green Hydrogen
"Breakthrough Energy Ventures has backed HyPro in a $22 million round to take the company’s product from lab prototype to the factory floor. HyPro says its revolutionary method for producing green hydrogen is over 95% efficient, safe and cost-competitive with fossil fuel derived hydrogen."
America’s Most Underrated Energy Reality: Low and Lower Cost Natural Gas
"Low prices for U.S. gas truly are a great thing. Gas is now second to sister fuel oil and supplies 33% of our energy – and 40% of our electricity, double the share of second-place coal. Low and stable natural gas prices have benefitted families and helped businesses reduce costs, saving a family of four, for instance, $2,500 per year since 2007."
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"Degrowthism may seem like the only reasonable response to the climate challenges we face, but the experience of enforced economic shrinking during the pandemic indicates the pain would outweigh the benefits — especially for the world's poorest."
Power the Future with Hydrogen
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President Biden’s Eco-Moonshot Should Use Markets, Not Mandates
"The administration should use this moment to explore newer, more-creative market-based solutions. Indeed, whatever its instincts to the contrary, this would be its best chance of success."
Securing Cleaner American Energy
"Our plan prioritizes preserving jobs today and creates more jobs for tomorrow by harnessing all of our energy resources. By unleashing American energy innovation across the board, we will sharpen our competitive edge, keep millions from becoming jobless and ensure that China’s agenda for global dominance is always just a dream."
America’s ‘Huge’ Hydrogen Opportunity
"As a global company, we have witnessed the development of hydrogen economies in key markets, in particular in the past year, including the European Union and Asia. We have seen firsthand the positive impact that hydrogen has had on spurring economic development in those regions. Now is the time for the U.S. to take a leadership role at this critical juncture in the energy transition."