China's E.V. Graveyards Are an Indictment of Government Policy
A Bloomberg report blames "unconstrained capitalism" for a glut of abandoned electric vehicles. But the industry also received billions of dollars in public funds.
Energy & Environment
Fourth Circuit Concedes to Congress on Mountain Valley Pipeline
The judges recognize that Congress ended their ability to review the Mountain Valley Pipeline, but they seem none too happy about it.
Biden's New Grand Canyon Monument Will Hamper Clean Energy Production
The designation will prevent new uranium mines in a lucrative area.
The EPA's Power Plant Emissions Rules Are Unworkable, Says Trade Group
The Edison Electric Institute submitted comments clarifying that although it supports the EPA's goal of decarbonization, the technologies being presented are not sufficiently proven effective.
This Scientist Used To Spread Climate Change Alarmism. Now She's Trying To Debunk It.
The doomsday consensus around climate change is "manufactured," says scientist Judith Curry.
Stuck Behind an SUV? Blame Me.
Confessions of a Carter administration economist
Supreme Court Saves Mountain Valley Pipeline from Fourth Circuit Stay
The Supreme Court vacated a stay entered by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Industrial Policy Isn't About Creating Jobs
It's a short-sighted approach that distracts us from the more important question.
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Is an Intimate Epic About the Man Who Built the Bomb
It's a portrait of a complex man, and a warning about the nuclear era he created.
Judge Glock on "Climate Liberalism"
A review of Climate Liberalism: Perspectives on Liberty, Property & Pollution at Law & Liberty.
Will SCOTUS Be the Mountain Valley Pipeline's MVP?
The Mountain Valley Pipeline's developers seek Supreme Court intervention to prevent the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit from delaying its completion.
Giving Away Taxpayer Money Is Not the Best Way To Attract Investment
State and countries should make their business climates more attractive to investment, not just dole out taxpayer money.
'Bidenomics' Is Nothing New
It's a familiar program. And it will result in higher prices, slower growth, and fewer jobs.
Kenya Lifts Logging Ban, Promising Jobs and Growth
The 2018 ban led to the loss of approximately 44,000 jobs and $28 million in revenue.
Buy Your Own Damn E-Bike
The popularity of e-bike subsidies doesn't mean these programs are creating more e-bike riders.
Tesla Solar Factory Not Living Up to New York's $1 Billion Investment
In exchange for $1 billion, the state expected 5,000 jobs and 1,000 installations a week. Instead, it reported 1,700 jobs, most of them Tesla data analysts, and 21 installations per week.
CRISPR Tech Could Bring Cheaper Beef to Your July 4 Cookout
As beef prices increase, biotech could provide a cheaper and tasty alternative.
Automotive Lobby: EPA's Vehicle Emission Standards 'Neither Reasonable Nor Achievable'
The group stresses that it supports the government's ultimate goal of electrification, but the method of achieving that goal should be realistic.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: COVID, Ukraine, Bitcoin, Guns, Free Speech, and More
The environmentalist and anti-vaccine activist talks about his presidential run and whether he'd jail climate change skeptics.
The Green Police Are Coming for New York Pizza
Environmental activists expect us to modify our lifestyles to meet their priorities.
The Next President Needs To Cut Spending
At a minimum, the national debt should be smaller than the size of the economy. A committed president just might be able to deliver.
RFK Jr.: The Reason Interview
RFK Jr. on libertarianism, Tulsi Gabbard, conspiracy theories, drugs, guns, free speech, and more
Fearmongering Won't Solve Climate Change
Global warming is an issue. But there are other pressing problems that deserve the world's attention.
Ohio E.V. Manufacturer Fails Despite Millions in Taxpayer Subsidies
Lordstown Motors received $24.5 million to operate an Ohio factory. G.M., the factory's previous owner, received $60 million before shuttering it.
Police Let Their K-9 Maul on the Wrong Guy. They Arrested Him Anyway.
The city says the man's injuries were "caused solely as a result of his own acts or omissions."
Economic Freedom Is Declining in the U.S.
We once ranked No. 4 in the world, according to the Heritage Foundation. Now we're 25th.
Nigeria Looks To Reduce State Role in Energy Sector
The new administration plans to end the state monopoly on oil and gas.
California's Latest Tax-the-Rich Scheme: Electric Bills Based on Income
And it undercuts energy efficiency investments already made by millions of Californians.
Controlled Burns Can Prevent Smoky Skies. Why Won't the Federal Government Approve Them?
As long as government policies continue to fan the flames of extreme wildfires, we’ll suffer the consequences.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Is Better Than a Transformers Sequel Has Any Right to Be
It's no Orson Welles as Unicron, sadly. But I'll take it.
Virginia Wildlife Agents Came Onto His Land and Stole His Camera. Now He's Suing.
Eight weeks ago, a camouflaged game warden came onto Josh Highlander's land, scared his son, and stole his trail camera.
Democrats' Gaslighting, Republicans' Temper Tantrum Endanger America's Gas Stoves
The White House insists it doesn't want to ban gas stoves but still needs the power to do so.
Permitting Reforms in Debt Ceiling Bill Will Accomplish Little
The Fiscal Responsibility Act falls well short of solving America's permitting crisis.
Socialism Is Bad for the Environment
"All the time we hear socialists say, 'Next time, we'll get it right.' How many next times do you get?"
U.K. Think Tank Warns Government Not To Get Into E.V. 'Subsidy Race'
Rather, Downing Street should prioritize "stability in government policy," cautions Policy Exchange's Geoffrey Owen.
An Un-Bearable Fourth Amendment/Property Rights Case
A Connecticut case raises the issue of whether a government agency violated the Fourth Amendment by attaching a camera to a bear known to frequent the plaintiffs' property. While the facts may seem silly, the case does raise some serious issues.
A Connecticut Couple Challenges Warrantless Surveillance of Their Property by Camera-Carrying Bears
The lawsuit looks iffy in light of the Supreme Court's "open fields" doctrine.
No, Corporate Greed Didn't Cause the 2023 Egg Price Shock
A much more plausible explanation is the avian flu outbreak that devastated the poultry industry last year.
The Supreme Court Is Not in a 'War on Science'
The Supreme Court is agnostic on questions of science, but clear and resolute on questions of law.
District Court Judge Revives Kids Climate Case
Years after the Ninth Circuit ordered the case dismissed, it is brought back to life with a surprising trial court order.
France's Ban on Short-Haul Flights Will Kill People
You're 2,200 times more likely to die when traveling by car as opposed to by airplane.
