Conservative solutions that are rooted in economic freedom are best equipped to address climate change.
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Arguing over degrowth
The degrowth movement argues that in order to address climate change, developed nations must stop growing their economies.
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Why Climate Activists and Environmentalists Should Support Nuclear Power
"For environmentalists and climate activists who are serious about realistic energy options to reduce pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions, nuclear power is a compelling option."
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Accelerates Energy R&D, Conservation, and Regulatory Reform
The bill takes important steps forward on energy research, development and demonstration, environmental conservation and remediation and improving several regulatory processes.
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Biden to announce target for 50% electric vehicle sales as he unveils stricter emissions rules
"President Joe Biden will sign an executive order Thursday setting a target for half of all new vehicles sold in the United States to be electric or carbon-free by 2030 as part of a push to reduce the use of gasoline in transportation, the biggest driver of greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change."
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To make energy green, remove red tape
R Street’s Josiah Neeley writes in The Hill that in order to make energy green, Congress must first remove red tape. “Over the next month, the Senate will review several Biden administration infrastructure bills that would spend as much as $4.1 trillion. But money isn’t America’s biggest obstacle to building up clean infrastructure. An excess of governmental...
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Infrastructure bill protects forests for climate resilience
"The bipartisan infrastructure deal moving through the Senate includes at least $5.75 billion for restoring, monitoring and researching forests, according to the legislative text and summary. Beyond money, the package also includes policies that could make it easier to prepare for wildfires."
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Efforts to Plug Hydrogen into 21st Century Economy Involves Immense Challenges to Build Parallel National Infrastructure
As the investment community begins throwing money at hydrogen, look for some serious debate in the coming months and years over what – and whether – there is value in the hydrogen economy for American businesses and consumers.
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Drown the Federal Flood Insurance Program
"As politicians go on a spending spree, hiding pet projects hidden in lengthy climate legislation, we need cheaper, smarter, and more effective policies. A private flood insurance market will make premiums expensive for people wanting to build in a flood-prone area—or not offer insurance at all where the risk is too high. That is how the market is supposed to work."
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Clarifying and Easing Regulatory Burden Helps the U.S. Nuclear Industry More Than Money
The success of Oklo and other nuclear start-ups shows that private capital can play a bigger role in nuclear power than is currently allowed. But first, the federal government needs to get out of the way and let private enterprise price the proper risk of these new nuclear technologies.
