"But I also believe we will always need some controllable fossil fuel-fired power plants in the mix, even if they run less often than they do today. It is great that our power is cleaner and cheaper than ever, but reliability must come first: You can’t see whether your power is green or not if you’re sitting in the dark."
Idaho Project a Flashpoint of Environmentalists’ Drag on Economic Progress
“Despite the misinformation regarding mining being promulgated by its environmentalist opponents, Midas Gold’s proposal would use modern, heavily regulated mining to responsibly extract hundreds of millions of pounds of valuable domestic resources. Proceeds of the mining activities would also be used to reclaim the land and water damaged by earlier and largely unregulated mining.”
A Consensus Climate Solution Grown on the Farm
"Climate hawks should be encouraged by the laser-focused and limited federal effort envisioned by the Growing Climate Solutions Act."
Senators Braun and Coons Prove Bipartisan Progress is Possible on Climate
Senator Braun’s leadership, courage and willingness to offer conservative solutions shows that this is no longer a one-party issue.
Russia and China Are Expanding Nuclear Energy Exports. Can the U.S. Keep Up?
“Nuclear energy will play a major role in the transition to a carbon-free world. The U.S. industry must be able to compete quickly, in order to ensure our national security and regain leadership from Russia and China.”
Reforms to Bond Market Could Unleash Affordable Energy Nationwide
Reducing financial barriers to investment, as the American Infrastructure Bond Act intends to do, is a win for consumers and industry.
Fall Outdoor Activities To Fill Your Weekend
“These nine outdoor activities are all awesome things you can do this fall, so read up and see which of these activities will tickle your fancy this season.”
Lights Out (for the Good of the Planet, of Course)
“Learning to live with whatever may be [climate change]'s effects doesn’t imply abandoning efforts at mitigation, but it does mean rejecting a Zimbabwean model, which will be as destructive as it is pointless.”
BMW Jumps Into Electric SUV Race With 2022 iX
“Production of the iX will start in the second half of 2021 with U.S. deliveries starting in early 2022.”
President Biden Turns It Up to 11
Biden performed well above already low expectations but if he doesn’t alter the fundamentals of the 2024 race dramatically and quickly, this State of the Union will be his last.