New York Times columnist Bret Stephens’ recent essay on climate change following his trip to Greenland, and his rejection of climate agnosticism and alarmism, is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand where the climate and energy debate will head after the mid-term elections. In short, Stephens arrives at a place currently occupied by...
America Needs a National Nuclear Fusion Strategy
After decades of theories and experiments—not to mention public ridicule of the concept—nuclear fusion is close to becoming a reality. Expert consensus suggests that power plants harnessing this vaunted energy source will operate on electrical grids by 2050, but the United States is woefully unprepared to deploy it on our shores. Only a coordinated “all-in”...
California’s Climate Policy Gets Burned
"While utilities rushed to meet state renewable energy mandates—one reason California’s electric rates are double those in neighboring states—tree-trimming and burying power lines were a low priority. Some of the state’s most destructive wildfires were caused by utility power lines and equipment."
PrairieFood: The Solution To Climate Change Is In The Soil
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon writes in Forbes about a Kansas-based sustainable agriculture startup. “When PrairieFood ‘slurry’ is applied to agricultural fields, the organisms within the soil think they have stumbled upon an all-you-can-eat buffet. They consume the carbon and provide ‘services’ to the crops (e.g., ‘fixing’ nitrogen – taking nitrogen out of the air and providing it...
A natural ally for climate resilience, disaster mitigation
"Natural infrastructure solutions, as National Wildlife Federation Chief Scientist Bruce Stein laid out, are often not only more cost-effective than traditional gray infrastructure, but they also can endure and recover from disasters better than human-made structures."
Sharks are misunderstood — and worth protecting
Andrew Rogan writes in The Washington Examiner about the importance of sharks. “The impact of plummeting shark populations might be more subtle than other challenges. But it does impact all of our lives. I know I’ve thrown out a lot of statistics that are difficult to arrive at. Still, the numbers offer a glimpse of...
How Hurricane Season Could Impact Gas Prices
Americans are understandably relieved at the sight of declining gas prices. But that relief might soon turn to greater frustration if hurricane season is as bad as predicted.
Profit Over Pretty
"While the fields may look overgrown, even 'weedy,' this place is not only well-managed, but boasts a healthier ecosystem and stronger bottom line than other cow-calf operations."
We Are Asking For More Than Food From Our Farms. A New Cropping Option May Help Meet The Demand
"Although Camelina does not require bees for pollination, it’s flowers are an excellent forage resource for bees and its golden yellow blooming fields are beautiful to see. In recognition of the many benefits of double cropping, the USDA has added coverage for the practice in its crop insurance program."
You Can Have Your Yellowcake and Eat It Too: Nuclear Solves Climate and Economic Goals Simultaneously
"Nuclear energy’s dual environmental and economic benefits appeal to both environmental activists as well as voters concerned about the economy and energy security, making it the path of least resistance towards combating climate change and ensuring American energy security. We need to take it."