Russia and the Global Green Energy Crisis: Live With Michael Shellenberger
A conversation with the author of Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All about what the war in Ukraine means for the push for renewables.
Energy & Environment
New York Wind Project Drops Federal Funding To Avoid Federal Permitting Headaches
The Port of Albany will forgo more than $29 million in federal funding for the delayed $300 million project.
Rockets, Feathers, and Rising Gasoline Prices
Saudi Arabia snubs Biden by advocating OPEC cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day.
Here's What the Media Get Wrong About Hurricanes
No, a big storm does not require big government.
Storms and Reforms
Plus: The editors unpack a philosophical question from a listener concerning foreign policy.
Who Sabotaged the Nord Stream Pipelines?
Plus: Gov. Ron DeSantis gets accused of fair-weather fiscal responsibility, warrantless drone searches might be illegal, and Lizzo's flute playing sparks a fake controversy.
Feds Allow Single Foreign Ship To Deliver Fuel to Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico
It’s only one vessel, but the U.S. domestic shipping cartel, protected by the awful Jones Act, is screaming about it.
Government Subsidies Encouraged Millions To Move Into Hurricane Ian's Destructive Path
Plus: Reason livestream on right-wing populism, the government can't solve the fentanyl crisis, and more...
1st Amendment Protects Activist Recordings of Factory Farms, Rules Federal Judge
While animal-rights activists still risk trespassing charges, the state of Iowa cannot make it illegal to record while trespassing on private property.
Ford Rolls Out Gas-Guzzlers To Fund Its Green Energy Ambitions
While that might seem backward, even the most worthwhile green energy goals will require some level of trade-off if they are to be achieved.
Environmentalists, Senate Republicans Unite to Kill Joe Manchin's Plan to Streamline Environmental Review
The West Virginia senator had proposed a series of exceedingly modest tweaks designed to speed up the yearslong environmental review process for new energy projects.
In the Aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, the Jones Act Is Screwing Over Puerto Rico Again
The island is begging the Biden administration to allow foreign ships to bring fuel to help restore power. But entrenched maritime interests balk at competition.
The Fight To Stop Research Into a Cheap, Effective Backup Plan for Climate Change
Why are activists trying to stop research into a promising backup plan to handle climate change?
In Purported Global First, Dutch City Bans Meat Ads
Haarlem lawmakers claim the ban will help fight climate change.
Are We Past 'Peak Petrostate'?
It's the economics of energy production that make petrostates more trigger-happy, Emma Ashford argues in Oil, the State, and War.
If Sanders and Warren Think Climate Change Is an Emergency, Why Are They Against These Green Energy Reforms?
If climate change is an emergency that requires immediate action, it makes sense to streamline environmental reviews that tangle green energy projects in red tape.
Counting Neurons and the Moral Standing of People vs. Animals
Total human neurons outweigh all farmed animals by a factor of 30–1.
Where Did Puerto Rico's Disaster Relief Go?
After a Category 1 hurricane made landfall Sunday, a million Puerto Rican households are still without power.
Ford's E.V. Charger Mandate Shows How Broken Dealership Laws Are
The current franchise dealership model does not benefit consumers. It also may not benefit dealerships.
The U.K.'s New 'Free Market' Prime Minister Is Fighting Inflation With Price Controls
This fiscal irresponsibility throws gasoline on the country's already raging inflation fire.
The U.N. Tells the E.U. That Green Energy Goals Are Worth Freezing to Death Over
Europe is facing an energy crisis, but bureaucrats need to realize that long-term climate goals can be addressed without sacrificing the well-being of the population.
Marco Rubio Wants To Make Your Groceries More Expensive
The senator from Florida calls for tariffs on imported fruits and vegetables.
Does Climate Science Really Compel Us Toward Urgent Action?
Climate scientist Andrew Dessler of Texas A&M University defends urgent action on climate against scientist and author Steven Koonin.
California Demands Everyone Drive Electric Vehicles, but Can't Even Keep the Lights on
The market already is moving in the EV direction, so the state should just let companies do their thing.
Embrace a Bit of Prepper Mindset for the Next Emergency—Even the Government Approves
A little readiness is a good hedge against the surprises the world just seems to keep throwing our way.
What Would It Take for the Democrats To Really Be the Party of Opportunity?
Government should not penalize investment, thwart competition, discourage innovation and work, or obstruct production.
Detroit Police Shot a Woman's Dog and Allegedly Dumped It in Garbage Can
Tiffany Lindsay wants answers and an apology after her neighbors discovered her dead dog, shot the night before by Detroit police, in their garbage can.
Are Paper Bags Really Better for the Environment Than Plastic Bags?
New Jersey is the first state to ban single-use bags made from both plastic and paper, but one is actually worse for the environment than the other.
When Sri Lanka Banned Synthetic Fertilizers, the Country Imploded
Green activists have some good points. But the pursuit of a chemical-free world hurts vulnerable people the most.
California Legislators Vote To Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Running
Wonderful news for California's economy and consumers!
California Wants Everybody To Buy an Electric Car, but Its Own Energy Grid Can't Support It
Amid a heat wave, warnings were sent out not to recharge electric vehicles during peak hours.
The Biden Administration Is Taking From the Poor and Giving to the Rich
From student debt cancellation to green subsidies, the White House is giving handouts paid for by hardworking lower-wage Americans.
Do We Need to Rapidly Convert to Renewables To Save the Planet? A Soho Forum Debate
Texas A&M University's Andrew Dessler vs. Steven Koonin, former undersecretary for science at the Department of Energy
Environmental Lawsuits Tried To Block 50,000 Homes From Being Built in California in 1 Year
The California Environmental Quality Act gives everyone the right to delay the approval of new housing. The Golden State's NIMBY activists are happy to exercise that right.
Japan Is Reopening Nuclear Power Plants and Planning To Build New Ones
If Japan can get over its anti-nuclear Fukushima freak out, then the rest of the world should too.
California Advances Plan To Ban Gas Vehicle Sales by 2035
If the Golden State wants to convert to electrical vehicles, it better start embracing nuclear power.
John Fetterman Proposes Prosecuting Oil Executives for High Gas Prices
Ignoring the principles of supply and demand, Fetterman thinks high gas prices should be a matter for law enforcement.
Louisiana Sheriff Loses Tax Lawsuit Targeting Smith Angus Farm
Multiple state agencies told Sheriff Randy ‘Country’ Seal that he had no right to collect taxes from a rancher in his parish. He sued anyway.
Government Goons Murder Internet-Famous Walrus
The Norwegian government euthanized Freya the walrus on Sunday, citing safety concerns for the crowds that gathered to watch her sunbathe.
The Biggest Obstacle To Building Offshore Wind Farms Is Government
America gets about 42 megawatts of power from offshore wind. Another 18,000 megawatts are currently tied up in permitting battles.
How To Waste $1 Trillion
Why should we believe that this boondoggle will produce better results than hundreds of other corporate welfare programs?
Third Circuit Rejects Oil Company Efforts to Remove Climate Claims to Federal Court
Five Circuits have considered, and rejected, fossil fuel efforts to get state-law tort and nuisance claims removed to federal court. Will their luck change in the Supreme Court?
In a Belated Outburst of Rationality, Germany Decides To Keep Three Nuclear Plants Open
Leaving the country dependent on Russian natural gas was not too smart.
