Topic: Energy

Crisis, Energy, Environmentalism, Government

Reddy or Not, Winter Is Coming

– December 13, 2022

“Any time, but especially in the depths of the cold, electricity consumers must still be able to count on electricity ‘always there/with lots of power to spare’ as they have for 100 years.” ~ Jon Sanders

Economic Education, Energy, Environmentalism

There’s No Natural ‘Carrying Capacity’ for the Human Population: An Essay Inspired by the Happy News that the Human Population Has Reached Eight Billion

– November 30, 2022

“We don’t obtain resources from an existing stock created for us by nature, leaving fewer resources available for use tomorrow each time we withdraw some amount for our use today. Instead, resources are ultimately fruits of the human mind and effort.” ~ Donald J. Boudreaux

Energy, Environmentalism, Government, International

Hypocrisy Abounds at Climate Summit

– November 26, 2022

“Europe is scouring the world for more fossil fuels because the continent needs them for its growth and prosperity. That same opportunity should not be withheld from the world’s poorest.” ~ Bjorn Lomborg

Crisis, Energy, Government

Democrats Fail the Marshmallow Test

– November 4, 2022

“If we can recognize how pre-schoolers do themselves a disservice by failing to defer gratification sufficiently, we should be able to identify the same sort of disservice to all of us from those sponsoring government policies that fail the marshmallow test.” ~ Gary M. Galles

Crisis, Energy, Environmentalism

Europe Needs American Energy, Not Fake Kryptonite

– October 22, 2022

“A greater available supply of American natural gas and oil to European nations would reduce their dependence on Russian supplies. Americans would also enjoy lower oil and gas prices, more plentiful natural gas, a more robust and secure energy environment, and a more stable economy.” ~ Jon Sanders

Economic Growth, Energy, Free Markets

Good News, the World Is Getting Better

– October 17, 2022

“Climate change fear is causing life-changing anxiety. You might be hearing nothing but bad news, but that doesn’t mean that you’re hearing the full story.” ~ Bjorn Lomborg

Energy, Government, International

OPEC Production Cuts Embarrass Biden — Again

– October 10, 2022

“The White House is once again denying its energy policy — shutting down the Keystone XL pipeline and slashing energy leases by 97 percent compared to previous administrations — is playing a role in the price hikes.” ~ Chris Woodward

Crisis, Energy, Government, Video

Energy Crisis Explained: EU Mandates to “Flatten the Curve” (Video)

– September 29, 2022

“Europe and other Western nations are facing a very real energy crisis right now. In this video, Kate Wand explains the energy crisis in Europe and the collectivist nature of the West’s war on climate change.” ~ AIER

Crisis, Energy, Government

Biden’s Impoverishing Americans To Cut Emissions Won’t Even Touch Climate Change

– September 25, 2022

“Americans have been cutting more emissions than any other nation. We just didn’t do it the ‘right’ way, through government mandates. For our reward, we’ve been sold into worse inflation, worse energy poverty, and a worsening environment for rolling blackouts.” ~ Jon Sanders

Energy, Government, Inflation, Video

The Inflation Reduction Act: Is History Repeating Itself? (Video)

– September 21, 2022

“On this episode of Liberty Curious, AIER Senior Research Faculty Thomas Hogan sat down with Kate Wand to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act.” ~ AIER

Crisis, Energy, Government

Every Curve Flattened

– September 8, 2022

“Thoughtlessly mandating the crushing of trends, in retail electricity prices, unemployment, infections, and beyond, is killing the proverbial messenger.” ~ Peter C. Earle

Energy, Government, Regulation

Despite Shortages and Soaring Prices, West Coast AGs Fight to Block Natural Gas Pipeline

– September 5, 2022

“Three additional major U.S. pipeline projects, the PennEast, Atlantic Coast, and Constitution, have all been canceled in the face of lawsuits and regulatory resistance in the past two years.” ~ Chris Woodward