Mob rule shouldn’t dictate policy, but the Dutch protests should be a wakeup call for policymakers to implement the necessary policy reforms to slash both prices and emissions.
Author: Nick Loris
After West Virginia v. EPA, Time for Elected Officials to Step Up
Many climate hawks may see the Supreme Court’s ruling as a setback for climate progress. Instead, it should be an opportunity for policymakers to step up, double down on innovation, and empower the private sector to deliver the energy and climate solutions Americans and the rest of the world need.
Want to Cut Inflation and Emissions? Cut Tariffs
Knowing very well that inflation is a top concern, the Biden administration must act. One immediate action is to cut tariffs.
New Bipartisan Bill Would Improve U.S. Energy Security
The Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act is an important recognition that domestic fuel and non-fuel minerals provide strategic economic and national security benefits.
The Climate and Freedom Agenda: Policy Solutions for Energy Consumers, Energy Security, and Climate Progress
In our new report, the Climate and Freedom Agenda, we advance a set of energy, environment, and climate solutions that would work for all Americans.
Five Ways to Help Lower Gas Prices
While the U.S. can’t control supply disruptions in other countries or when demand increases in India, there are policy levers Congress and the administration can pull to help in the short and intermediate run.
Green Energy Projects Frustrated by Red Tape
Bold climate action will come by addressing the underlying systemic regulatory problems that stall green growth.
Domestic Energy Helps with Conservation and Energy Security
Capitalizing on America’s resource abundance and human ingenuity advances our economic, energy security, and environmental goals.
The Climate Benefits of Investing in America’s Ecosystems
Last week I had the honor of testifying before the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on the importance of investing in America’s ecosystems. Investing in nature-based solutions is one of the most cost-effective tools that we have to reduce the impacts of climate change.
Fighting Fire with Wildfire Prevention
The Biden administration recognizing that active forest management will reduce wildfire risks is a positive development. Congress providing $3 billion in funding toward preventative treatment is another positive development.