Chris Barnard writes in The Hill that China is seeking to extend its monopoly on critical minerals with the help of the Taliban. “Ultimately, the U.S. should counteract China’s ventures in Afghanistan and the burgeoning critical minerals monopoly by going on the offensive when it comes to domestic mining, technological innovation, and non-China supply chains....

"This week is about celebrating the diverse energy resources we are so fortunate to have access to, from reliable baseload resources like hydroelectricity and innovative nuclear power technologies to solar, wind, and bioenergy sources that supplement energy portfolios in states across the nation."

"Senate Democrats are considering a carbon pricing proposal for the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill, according to a document obtained by E&E News, bringing the policy back into the mix despite potential opposition from progressives and the White House."

By 2017, the NFIP had accumulated $30 billion in debt to the Treasury. That same year Congress passed a bill wiping out $16 billion of that debt. But continued borrowing since has left it $20 billion in arrears.

"Active forest management policies enable forests to become more resilient and allow for low-intensity, regular fire cycles. Lawmakers would be well-served to incorporate this, among other policy prescriptions, in their rulemaking decisions."

"As conservatives who believe climate change is a real problem that needs to be addressed, we also believe that the Biden administration’s spending agenda will make the problem worse, not better. It’s time to recycle government waste, not create more. Washington’s out-of-control spending, reckless borrowing and refusal to set priorities are some of the biggest threats that innovation and meaningful climate action face."