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Budget Cuts Could Harm Navy
Under the current Administration, domestic entitlement programs and interest on the national debt remain firmly entrenched as the fastest growing portions of the federal budget; only discretionary programs are at risk for budget cuts. Accounting for 60 percent of discretionary funds, national security is the most at-risk slice of federal spending.
Crude Awakening: How Washington Is Bungling Common-Sense Energy Policy
The House of Representatives recently voted to the lift a decades-long ban on exporting crude oil. Bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate would do the same. Lifting the ban would generate more jobs for Americans, supply the United States and the world with more affordable energy and provide important geopolitical benefits for Washington and its allies. Unfortunately, some politicians want to hold this common-sense measure hostage until they get funding for their pet projects.
School Choice Gaining Momentum
February 19, 2009 3 min read Former Deputy Director, Thomas A. Roe Institute Nick is an economist who focused on energy, environmental, and regulatory issues as the Herbert and Joyce Morgan fellow. EDUCATION NOTEBOOK: By Dan Lips and Lindsey Burke In 2009, more American children than ever are benefiting from school choice.
Point: Reopening the Office — Proceed with Caution – InsideSources
Editor’s Note: For another viewpoint, see Counterpoint: There’s No Single Best Way to Work. With the Omicron surge subsiding, many business leaders are again planning to urge — and even demand — that their employees return to their pre-pandemic offices. It’s understandable: U.S. businesses are paying for countless thousands of square feet of expensive office space across the country, much of which is now vacant.
We must realize free market power
When a quarterback leads his team to the Super Bowl, he usually says something along the lines of, "We're glad we made it this far, but we're not done yet." The same could be said our planet's health. Celebrating progress is no excuse for accepting the status quo.
Nicolas Loris: To ‘restore the Earth,’ tap the free market
Nicolas Loris: To ‘restore the Earth,’ tap the free market AP File photo Cattle graze in a pasture against a backdrop of wind turbines at the 155-turbine Smoky Hill Wind Farm near Vesper, Kan. The EPA reports that “since 2005, national greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 10%, and power sector emissions have fallen by 27% even as calls for the United States to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% in the coming decade.
To 'restore the Earth,' tap the free market
When a quarterback leads his team to the Super Bowl, he usually says something along the lines of, "We’re glad we made it this far, but we’re not done yet." The same could be said about our planet’s health. Celebrating progress is no excuse for accepting the status quo. But how we move forward is just as important as why. To meet the challenge of the "Restore our Earth" theme for this year’s Earth Day, it is critical to embrace economic freedom and harness the talent of human ingenuity.
To ‘restore the earth,’ rely on free-market principles, practices
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A look under the hood of rising gas prices
The national average for a price of a gallon of gasoline is quickly approaching $3. Some states are already there. Facebook memes and Twitter trolls have been quick to blame the change in administrations, noting that prices have jumped about 45 cents per gallon since President Joe Biden took office. But is that really the case? The reality is gas prices have been increasing for nearly a year. Correlation can be a funny thing.
OPINION EXCHANGE | Rising gas prices: Not Biden's fault, at least not yet
The national average for a price of a gallon of gasoline is quickly approaching $3. Some states are already there. Facebook memes and Twitter trolls have been quick to blame the change in administrations, noting that prices have jumped about 45 cents per gallon since President Joe Biden took office. But is that really the case? The reality is gas prices have been increasing for nearly a year. Correlation can be a funny thing.
Reasons for Texas Blackouts and How Best to Avoid Them Going Forward
As millions of Texans suffered from a lack of electric power, heat, and water, the “never let a crisis go to waste” crowd is in full swing on both sides of the political aisle. Half-truths and misinformation have flooded social media outlets and policy discussions, blaming specific fuel sources, the deregulated structure of Texas’ electricity grid, and a lack of government oversight.
Fuel Economy Standards Under Biden Could Squeeze Car Consumers
On Day One of his presidency, President Joe Biden started to reverse course on U.S. energy and environmental policy with a slew of executive orders. His decisions to reenter the Paris Agreement and cancel the Keystone XL pipeline received much attention. But his order telling his agencies to review the Trump administration’s fuel economy mandates drew scant notice. If the new administration ratchets up those standards, it will spell bad news for consumers.
Opinion: On climate change, government-centric approach will hurt USA with unintended consequences
Opposing View: President’s expected moratorium on new oil and natural gas leases and drilling permits isn't the way. We don't need more restrictions. Climate change is real, and man-made emissions are indeed having an impact. However, many of the subsidies and regulations being proposed are costly and ineffective, benefiting the well-connected rather than the planet. Take President Joe Biden’s expected moratorium on new oil and natural gas leases and drilling permits on federal lands.
Little-noticed Biden move on gas mileage standards would cost consumers
ANALYSIS/OPINION: On Day One of his presidency, President Biden started to reverse course on U.S. energy and environmental policy with a slew of executive orders. His decisions to reenter the Paris Agreement and cancel the Keystone XL pipeline received much attention. But his order telling his agencies to review the Trump administration’s fuel economy mandates drew scant notice. If the new administration ratchets up those standards, it will spell bad news for consumers.
On climate change, government-centric approach will hurt USA with unintended consequences Original
Climate change is real, and man-made emissions are indeed having an impact. However, many of the subsidies and regulations being proposed are costly and ineffective, benefiting the well-connected rather than the planet. Take President Joe Biden’s expected moratorium on new oil and natural gas leases and drilling permits on federal lands. Western and Gulf Coast states, which rely on energy development for their economic life, would suffer.
We Can Preserve Jobs, Affordable Energy, and a Clean Environment with the Keystone XL Pipeline – InsideSources
President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” campaign could be off to a rocky start, especially if you’re one of the builders. One of the potential first acts of a Biden administration is to cancel the presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. The $8 billion project would deliver up to 830,000 barrels of oil per day from Alberta, Canada to refiners in the Gulf Coast. If true, the decision to revoke the Keystone XL permit will be a poor economic and environmental decision.
Heed Native Americans’ Forest Management for Better Wildfire Abatement
This has been a trying year for millions of Americans as a pandemic continues to threaten people’s lives and livelihoods, and a devastating wildfire season in the western United States only made matters worse. Tragically, those wildfires have taken lives and destroyed homes, businesses, and wildlife in the process. While better forest management and wildfire mitigation are multifaceted, one place to look for successful guidance is Native Americans. More on that in a moment.
An Energy Policy Agenda for the Energy Consumer
November 10, 2020 20 min read Download Report Deputy Director, Thomas A. Roe Institute Nick is an economist who focuses on energy, environmental, and regulatory issues as the Herbert and Joyce Morgan fellow. Summary For many households, it is easy to take for granted access to dependable, affordable energy. Most people seldom think about the power supply that heats their homes, the batteries in their cell phones, or the fuel that takes them to the grocery store.
To Reach Younger Audiences, Policymaker should Turn to the Environment
It is no secret the conservative movement in America struggles to attract younger voters. Research conducted by the Pew Research Center shows that only 12% of millennials identify as conservative or mostly conservative. One policy issue that could help conservatives grow their ranks among younger voters is the environment. Compared to other generations, younger voters have a strong interest in environmental issues.
Why Natural Gas Appliance Bans Are Bad Economic, Environmental Policy
California Gov. Gavin Newsom made headlines a few weeks ago when he signed an executive order to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars in the state by 2035. While the order is concerning for a number of reasons, there’s a more imminent threat of restrictions on affordable, reliable energy. Several cities in California and around the country have banned or are proposing to ban the use of natural gas in new homes and businesses.
Why California Should Let Markets, Not Mandates, Drive Vehicle Choice
You know what they say: If you can’t beat the competition … eliminate it. That appears to be California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approach when he signed an executive order to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035. The order also calls for a phaseout of conventional trucks and buses “where feasible” by 2045. Newsom’s proposed ban of gas-powered cars is a serious affront to consumer choice and markets.
The Facts About Climate Change and California Fires
Despite some progress made by heroic firefighters, wildfires continue to tear through the West. Tragically, the fires have taken more than 30 lives (with many more missing), destroyed thousands of structures, and burned millions of acres. Here are answers to some of the commonly asked questions on causes for the wildfires and obstacles that stand in the way of solutions. What caused the wildfires? At least several factors. At the end of August, a storm with a lot of lightning and little rain struck.
Countering the Left’s Climate Power Grab With Facts
This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made by the Trump administration over the past four years. You can purchase your copy of “Mandate 2020” here. Since publication of the last Mandate for Leadership, the Trump administration scrapped the climate agenda of the Obama administration, which would have driven up energy bills on American families for no meaningful impact on global temperature.
Countering the Left’s Climate Power Grab With Facts
Since publication of the last Mandate for Leadership, the Trump administration scrapped the climate agenda of the Obama administration, which would have driven up energy bills on American families for no meaningful impact on global temperature.
Combatting the 'Green Agenda' With Free Enterprise
This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made by the Trump administration over the past four years. You can purchase your copy of “Mandate 2020” here.
Environmental Policy for the 21st Century Under Trump
This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made by the Trump administration over the past four years. You can purchase your copy of “Mandate 2020” here.
The Alaska Pebble Mine Project Has Been Held Up for Years. Science, Not Politics, Should Guide the Approval Process.
A battle over a proposed copper and gold mine in Alaska that has lasted more than a decade took another turn recently as the Army Corps of Engineers pressed pause on a permit for the project to move forward. The Army Corps’ letter to Pebble Limited Partnership did not kill the project, but requires additional mitigation plans for open waters, wetlands, and streams.
Assessing Themes in the Biden Energy and Environment Platform
A central tenet of Joe Biden’s environmental plan is more government intervention into energy and transportation markets. On one hand, there are proposals to subsidize and mandate preferred energy sources and technologies; on the other, the plan would prohibit and regulate the development of other natural resources. Combined, these policies would harm consumers multiple times over through higher energy prices—as well as lead to more cronyism and corporate welfare in energy markets.
Focus on protectionism, Puerto Rico recovery: Sink the Jones Act
Five months have passed since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, and more than 400,000 Puerto Ricans still lack electricity. Many have no access to food supplies and drinkable water. Yet this U.S. territory doesn’t just need recovery, it desperately needs reform. One easy reform for Congress to enact is to sink the Jones Act, which would help not only Puerto Rico, but U.S. consumers and businesses. You may have never heard of the Jones Act, section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920.
Finding Bipartisan Opportunities in House Democrats’ Climate Plan
Devin Hartman is energy policy director at the right-leaning R Street Institute. Nicolas Loris is deputy director for economic policy studies at the conservative Heritage Foundation. *** On the surface, House Democrats’ new climate plan is long on ambition but short on bipartisanship. The sweeping proposal bypassed Republican input, leaving the other side frustrated over the process. But the massive 547-page report has nuggets of bipartisan potential.
The progressive climate plan is heavy on symbols and burdens Original
Democrats unveiled a sweeping climate proposal this week. While the progressive plan will not pass this year, it does provide a road map for next year. Democrats should take the time to reconsider because it is an insensible climate policy under normal economic conditions and even worse as the country faces massive constraints. Conservatives should respond constructively with critical reforms that fuel economic growth, improve the fiscal outlook, and reduce global emissions.
NICOLAS LORIS: Free markets will cure the economy
The coronavirus pandemic has led to the rise of two different camps after shredding economies around the world. One clamors for governments to open markets back up. The other one urges our leaders to close them off. Temporary restrictions on travel and activity are necessary to flatten the curve, but a deeper resistance to open markets is taking root. Some argue that we are dangerously dependent on foreign countries for essential goods.
NICOLAS LORIS: Raise entry fees for funds to reduce the maintenance backlog at our national parks
The Great American Outdoors Act is well-intentioned, with its goal of addressing the nearly $20 billion deferred maintenance backlog of our nation’s public lands. But the bill, which the Senate will vote on soon, would also add to the federal debt and empower the executive branch to acquire more federal land with limited accountability. Recognizing some of the bill’s flaws, U.S. Sen.
Raise Entry Fees to Reduce the Maintenance Backlog at National Parks
The Great American Outdoors Act is well-intentioned, with its goal of addressing the nearly $20 billion deferred-maintenance backlog of our nation’s public lands. But the bill, which the Senate will vote on soon, would also add to the federal debt and empower the executive branch to acquire more federal land with limited accountability. Recognizing some of the bill’s flaws, Sen.
National park maintenance must be paired with fiscal responsibility
ANALYSIS/OPINION: Several national parks, closed for more than two months because of coronavirus pandemic, are now reopening. Even with restrictions in place, nature lovers are looking forward to visiting these national treasures this summer. In Washington, policymakers are trying to improve the visitor experience by addressing the enormous maintenance backlog at the parks.
In Responding to Low Oil Prices, Patience Is a Virtue
Sometimes the preferred policy solution is to do nothing at all. Take the oil industry, for instance, where many of the proposals from federal and state policymakers would have done far more harm than good by distorting markets and harming consumers. America’s oil producers are by no means out of the woods yet, but the improved outlook offers a lesson in policy patience. When COVID-19 caused a significant drop in travel and production of goods, oil prices plummeted.
Want a greener recovery? Here are three ways to do it
ANALYSIS/OPINION: As policymakers search for ways to jumpstart an economic recovery, several members of Congress are renewing a push for a massive green stimulus package. Government spending on specific energy projects may benefit a handful of companies, but it is no recipe for sustained economic viability. Instead, policymakers should implement broad-based, technology neutral reforms that unleash the ingenuity of the American people.
Commentary: Calls to ban natural gas appliances are misguided
By Nicolas Loris, The Heritage Foundation Sunday May 17, 2020 at 7:16 AM For perhaps a million years or more, mankind has cooked meals with fire. For more than a century, innovators brought the experience of cooking over an open flame into American households with natural gas stoves. Over time, that experience has only gotten cheaper, safer and cleaner. So why do some policymakers want to ban its use? To combat climate change.
Commentary: Calls to ban natural gas appliances are misguided
By Nicolas Loris, The Heritage Foundation Sunday May 17, 2020 at 7:16 AM For perhaps a million years or more, mankind has cooked meals with fire. For more than a century, innovators brought the experience of cooking over an open flame into American households with natural gas stoves. Over time, that experience has only gotten cheaper, safer and cleaner. So why do some policymakers want to ban its use? To combat climate change.
No good reason to ban natural gas
For perhaps a million years or more, mankind has cooked meals with fire. For more than a century, innovators brought the experience of cooking over an open flame into American households with natural gas stoves. Over time, that experience has gotten cheaper, safer and cleaner. So why do some policymakers want to ban its use? To combat climate change, they say.
Calls to ban natural gas appliances are misguided
For perhaps a million years or more, mankind has cooked meals with fire. For more than a century, innovators brought the experience of cooking over an open flame into American households with natural gas stoves. Over time, that experience has only gotten cheaper, safer and cleaner. So why do some policymakers want to ban its use? To combat climate change.
Commentary: Calls to ban natural gas appliances are misguided
For perhaps a million years or more, mankind has cooked meals with fire. For more than a century, innovators brought the experience of cooking over an open flame into American households with natural gas stoves. Over time, that experience has only gotten cheaper, safer and cleaner. So why do some policymakers want to ban its use? To combat climate change.
Commentary: Calls to ban natural gas appliances are misguided
For perhaps a million years or more, mankind has cooked meals with fire. For more than a century, innovators brought the experience of cooking over an open flame into American households with natural gas stoves. Over time, that experience has only gotten cheaper, safer and cleaner. So why do some policymakers want to ban its use? To combat climate change.
Commentary: Calls to ban natural gas appliances are misguided
For perhaps a million years or more, mankind has cooked meals with fire. For more than a century, innovators brought the experience of cooking over an open flame into American households with natural gas stoves. Over time, that experience has only gotten cheaper, safer and cleaner. So why do some policymakers want to ban its use? To combat climate change.
Commentary: Calls to ban natural gas appliances are misguided
For perhaps a million years or more, mankind has cooked meals with fire. For more than a century, innovators brought the experience of cooking over an open flame into American households with natural gas stoves. Over time, that experience has only gotten cheaper, safer and cleaner. So why do some policymakers want to ban its use? To combat climate change.
Commentary: Calls to ban natural gas appliances are misguided
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Don’t Expand Federal Energy Loan Programs. Unplug Them.
Amid the economic downturn caused by COVID-19, some in Congress are calling for more stimulus programs to jump-start and sustain an economic recovery. Many policymakers are calling for it to be done in a climate-friendly way, which has renewed interest in the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office. The Loan Programs Office offers taxpayer-backed loans and loan guarantees to projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
After coronavirus, forget tariffs, subsidies - These 3 things will put US on road to recovery
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. "Business as usual" is off the table these days — and may be for quite some time. Rising concern and anxiety over our loved ones’ health and financial stability leave most of us yearning for the day when our leaders loosen the lock-downs and let us get on with our lives and livelihoods. But determining when and how to reopen America is more of an art than a science, even with the best guidelines.
Why Eco-Warriors’ Bid to Ban Natural Gas Appliances Is Wrongheaded
Could the 80-year-old phrase “Now we’re cooking with gas” soon become a relic of the past? Several cities are studying proposals to restrict the use of natural gas in commercial and residential buildings as a way to combat climate change. In the latest push to ban natural gas appliances in homes, a Sierra Club-commissioned report warns of the adverse public health effects from using natural gas stoves, furnaces and water heaters.
Restoring America as the Land of the Free
Foreword Kay C. James For more than a quarter century, The Heritage Foundation’s world-recognized Index of Economic Freedom has measured the impact of economic liberty and free enterprise in about 180 countries around the globe. Governments throughout the world await the release of each year’s Index and eagerly seek out their rankings and ways to improve their scores.
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