John Hart joined Scripps News to discuss the vote to oust Kevin McCarthy from the House Speakership. Watch here.
Category: <span>Press</span>
It’s Time to Modernize America’s Nuclear Power Policy
Jeff Luse wrote in The National Interest about the need to modernize America’s nuclear power policy. For the first time in nearly thirty years, a newly constructed nuclear power plant provides energy for the U.S. grid. On Monday, the Georgia Southern-owned Vogtle Unit 3 powered up, bringing reliable, carbon-free power to nearly 500,000 homes and businesses...
Permitting reform is happening, but leaving both sides unhappy
Nick Loris was quoted in Semafor with his thoughts on permitting reform. “That last measure — a reversal of NEPA revisions made under the Trump administration that made it harder to sue — is especially bothersome for Republicans, since such lawsuits are routinely filed against fossil fuel and mining projects. Only about 10% of NEPA lawsuits lead...
White House advances new NEPA rules. Will they stick?
Drew Bond was quoted in E&E News with his thoughts on proposed NEPA changes. Read here.
The Coming Climate Apocalypse?
John Hart wrote in The Dispatch about the need for rational, risk-informed thinking to advance durable climate solutions. A blood-red sky in Manhattan. Killer heatwaves in the Southwest. Floods besieging Vermont. Welcome to Revelations 2023. Is this the end of the world? Not likely. But there’s real cause for concern and a pressing need for...
Permitting talks to resume as Congress returns
Nick Loris was quoted in E&E News in Kelsey Bruggar’s reporting on permitting reform. But some observers are skeptical permitting legislation will materialize. Despite the rhetoric of bipartisanship, Republicans and Democrats remain far apart on many details. Tinkering with bedrock environmental laws will frustrate the environmental community. “I think there’s way more opportunity for it...
Conservative Group Supports ESG
Jael Holzman of Axios reports on C3 Solutions’ new ESG paper. “A conservative climate group is supporting the right to use ESG and pushing back on investment bans in a new paper. Why it matters: Some pro-business Republicans are against efforts restrict state-backed investors from making environmentally focused capital allocations, a move supported by some...
New Climate Report Emphasizes the Need for Energy Innovation
Jeff Luse writes in RealClearEnergy that policymakers must unleash economic freedom to drive energy innovation. A recent report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) projects that the world will likely reach 1.5° Celsius (2.7° Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels in the next five years. Predictably, many in the media are treating this news as though environmental catastrophe is...
Debt Deal Contains Few Provisions to Speed Up Energy Permits
Nick Loris discussed the debt limit deal’s permitting provisions on NTD News. Watch here.
What’s Going on with the 2024 Republican Presidential Field?
John Hart joined Scripps News to discuss the 2024 GOP presidential race. Watch the discussion here.