The following is an excerpt from Nick Loris’ testimony before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the Committee on Natural Resources on
Key Takeaways Natural climate solutions are important to reducing the risks of climate change, but their efforts are often hamstrung by regulatory and funding challenges.
Introduction Political candidates don’t talk like this very much anymore: In his Earth Day speech in 1992, then-presidential candidate President Bill Clinton said, “I believe
Executive Summary: National Flood Insurance Program The value of property at risk from extreme weather events, particularly on coastal lands, is rising. The current annual
Around the world, economic recovery from the pandemic is slower due to inefficient supply chains. Increased consumer demand for goods and services, as well as
When people discuss the negative effects of climate change, rising sea levels are often at the forefront of the conversation. Global sea levels have risen
Wildfires refer to out-of-control fires that can occur naturally or can be started by humans (purposefully or not). While wildfires are dangerous and destructive, controlled
China is now the world’s second largest economy and a crucial actor in geopolitics. Through its Belt and Road Initiative, China has grown its influence
Climate change policy solutions largely focus on mitigation such as emissions reduction goals and temperature decreases. While global mitigation efforts can help reduce the risk
A carbon tax places a price on carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions to encourage businesses to reduce emissions. Businesses will either incur the
Investments in energy efficiency can save families and businesses money, while using fewer resources and reducing emissions. It relies on innovative technologies and materials to
Plastics are an essential part of our everyday lives. Plastic, which is created by refining raw materials such as oil and natural gas in a
Heavy industry, which includes steel, chemical, oil, cement, and aerospace, produces items that are essential for daily life. Moreover, these industries are economic powerhouses and
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New Source Review (NSR) is a complex regulation that affects manufacturing facilities and power plants in the United States. Before
Hydrogen is the world’s most abundant element, and could be a solution to lowering our CO2 emissions, specifically as hydrogen fuel. There are four different
Hydropower is often dubbed America’s original source of renewable electricity. The first hydroelectric plant was established as long ago as 1882 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Electricity
Geothermal energy is labeled “America’s untapped energy giant” by the Department of Energy, and for good reason. With lower lifecycle emissions than solar and a
When people think of natural climate solutions, they usually think of forests and trees, and that makes sense. Trees sequester enormous amounts of carbon dioxide.
Blue Carbon, which is the carbon stored in coastal and oceanic ecosystems, is a significant nature-based climate solution that is often overlooked. While many natural
When evaluating how to decrease CO2 emissions, the discussion often focuses primarily on energy innovation or technological solutions. While innovation and technology are indeed important
When people talk about climate change, they often treat agriculture as an obstacle to the survival of our planet. This is shortsighted and unfair. The
President Biden signed an Executive Order rejoining the United States to the Paris Climate Agreement on January 20, 2021. Many immediately praised this saying that
Since 2000, no energy source has proved more useful in reducing carbon dioxide emissions than natural gas. Natural gas technology innovation has resulted in drastic
Nuclear energy is the largest source of carbon-free electricity in the United States. Despite this, some environmental groups seek to stop any and all nuclear
The Green New Deal (GND) is pitched as a plan to save the planet from climate change; in reality, however, it is a progressive wishlist
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a comprehensive law that requires all federal infrastructure and energy projects to undergo an environmental assessment and environmental
Rare earth elements (REE) are 17 natural elements that have become essential to America’s national security and economic prosperity. REE are needed to manufacture a
Carbon capture is an important technology that can significantly reduce emissions from energy, transportation, and industrial manufacturing. Carbon capture reduces these emissions by either capturing
Conservatives have long been skeptical about climate action. Alarmist environmentalists have tried to use it to push their broader political and economic agendas at the
Extreme weather events are putting more and more properties at risk of flooding due to seasonal weather and the changing climate. The nonpartisan Congressional
