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Sign from United Nations' 29th annual Climate Change Conference | Bianca Otero/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Climate Change

Trump and Climate Change Policy

Expect the incoming Trump administration to withdraw from the Paris Climate Change Agreement on Day 1.

Ronald Bailey | 11.11.2024 5:05 PM

An outdoor residential air conditioning unit. | Luckydoor | Dreamstime.com

Energy & Environment

Afraid of Rising Global Temperatures? Ditch Your Air Conditioner, Suggests New York Times Essay.

Depriving yourself of a modern luxury like air conditioning makes even less sense than banning plastic straws.

Joe Lancaster | 9.4.2024 10:10 AM

Administrative Law

Department of Transportation Lacks the Authority to Require States to Set Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets for Highways

A district court concludes that the Department of Transportation lacks the authority to force states to try and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with highway use.

Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 4.8.2024 7:15 AM

A wind turbine is photographed in front of a factory | Photo: Tim Van der Kuip/Unsplash

Environmentalism

No Progress on Global Emissions 8 Years After Paris Climate Agreement

Officials admitted at COP28 that they are not "on track" to achieving climate goals. And they are not likely to be any time soon.

Ronald Bailey | 2.5.2024 6:00 AM

global temperature depiction | C3S/ECMWF

Climate Change

It's Official: 2023 Was the Hottest Year on Record

And 2024 could be even warmer.

Ronald Bailey | 1.9.2024 3:35 PM

Climate change protests to end fossil fuel use | Hannes P Albert/dpa/picture-alliance/Newscom

Science

There Is No 1.5°C Climate Cliff

The world will not come to its end in 2030 because of climate change.

Ronald Bailey | 12.12.2023 12:50 PM

Nuclear power plant | Micka | Dreamstime.com

Energy & Environment

Is COP28 the 'Nuclear COP'?

Instead of opposing nuclear power, climate activists should be thronging the streets demanding a faster rollout.

Ronald Bailey | 12.11.2023 10:05 AM

zumaamericasthirtynine948471 | 	Dominika Zarzycka/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Climate Change

Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Frenzy at COP28

The activist demand that the U.S. phase out all fossil fuels in eight years is borderline insane.

Ronald Bailey | 12.8.2023 3:05 PM

Climate protesters | Bailey

Climate Change

U.N. Climate Change Conference Opens During Hottest Year on Record

It seems unlikely that activists' demands to "keep 1.5 alive" will be met.

Ronald Bailey | 11.30.2023 6:00 PM

COP28Image | UAE

Climate Change

U.N.'s 28th Climate Change Conference Opens Next Week in Dubai

Previewing the "global stocktake" of climate progress, demands for climate reparations, and the call for a worldwide fossil fuel phase-out.

Ronald Bailey | 11.27.2023 9:00 AM

A sign on a London road designating the area an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). | AlenaKravchenko | Dreamstime.com

Pollution

Cars That Don't Meet London's Emissions Standards Now Subject to Daily Fines

Studies are mixed on whether or not it will make a difference.

Joe Lancaster | 9.7.2023 4:35 PM

Climate Change

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.

Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 6.1.2023 5:23 PM

Gas pipelines | Paweł Bożek | Dreamstime.com

Brickbats

Brickbat: Bad Gas

Charles Oliver | 1.6.2023 4:00 AM

Propane heater | Allen Graham / Dreamstime.com

Brickbats

Brickbat: Talk About Great Timing

Charles Oliver | 12.29.2022 4:00 AM

High-speed train in France | Leonid Andronov | Dreamstime.com

Brickbats

Brickbat: Maybe Your Next Flight Should Be on a Train

Charles Oliver | 12.22.2022 4:00 AM

topicspolicy | Photo: DanielmAnderson/iStock

Policy

California's Ban on Gas-Powered Cars Could Wreak Havoc on Its Energy Grid

If all Californians bought E.V.s tomorrow, it would be a nightmare.

Scott Shackford | 12.15.2022 6:00 AM

Permitting hell vs. climate hell |  Alphaspirit | Dreamstime.com

Climate Change

Permitting Hell vs. Climate Hell at COP27

Onerous environmental permitting regulations make rapid renewable energy deployment in the United States a "fantasy."

Ronald Bailey | 11.15.2022 12:30 PM

John Stossel stands in front of a row of cars | Stossel TV

Electric cars

Driving Electric Cars Produces Little Carbon. Making the Batteries Produces a Lot.

Many politicians who want to ban gas-powered vehicles appear to misunderstand the science.

John Stossel | 11.2.2022 12:30 AM

Man grilling meat | Stockcreations / Dreamstime.com

Brickbats

Brickbat: It's What's for Dinner

Charles Oliver | 9.21.2022 4:00 AM

A man holding scissors goes to cut a traditional gas pump filling a white car on a red background | Illustration: Lex Villena; Michael Flippo, Nerthuz

California

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.

Steven Greenhut | 9.9.2022 8:00 AM

Climate change protest | Stossel TV

Energy & Environment

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.

John Stossel | 9.7.2022 5:05 PM

aerial view of Diablo Canyon nuclear plant | Joe Johnston/TNS/Newscom

Nuclear Power

California Legislators Vote To Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Running

Wonderful news for California's economy and consumers!

Ronald Bailey | 9.1.2022 4:00 PM

A nuclear plant in Japan |  Kyodo/Newscom

Energy & Environment

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.

Ronald Bailey | 8.25.2022 2:45 PM

Electric car recharging | Michael Flippo / Dreamstime.com

Energy & Environment

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.

Scott Shackford | 8.25.2022 2:30 PM

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Clean Energy

How a Massachusetts Power Plant Illustrates America's Fraught Shift to Green Energy

Brayton Point was a coal-fired plant that tried to clean up its act. Protesters and politicians demanded its closure. A new offshore wind project won't be sufficient to replace it.

Eric Boehm | 8.12.2022 1:00 PM

Green dollars set on fire | Illustration: Lex Villena; Robin Francom

Greenhouse gases

Ron Bailey: Will $370 Billion in Green Energy Subsidies Make Any Difference?

Science Correspondent Ronald Bailey surveys the provisions within the recent Inflation Reduction Act aimed at curbing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

Peter Suderman | 8.5.2022 6:30 AM

Activists call for adopting Inflation Reduction Act climate provisions | Karla Ann Cot/Sipa USA/Newscom

Energy & Environment

Are the Inflation Reduction Act's Climate Goals Plausible?

A 40 percent cut in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is possibly achievable.

Ronald Bailey | 8.4.2022 10:25 AM

European climate protesters holding banners | Kupec Petr/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Nuclear Power

Nukes and Natural Gas Are 'Green,' Votes E.U. Parliament

"It's an outrageous outcome to label gas and nuclear as green," responds Greenpeace

Ronald Bailey | 7.6.2022 3:35 PM

United States Supreme Court building |  Gary Blakeley | Dreamstime.com

Energy & Environment

Supreme Court Limits EPA's Ability To Impose Costly Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cuts

Any future regulations will require clear authorization from Congress.

Ronald Bailey | 6.30.2022 2:00 PM

Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Pushes Back Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Regulations While Awaiting Supreme Court Ruling

No matter how the Supreme Court rules in West Virginia v. EPA, absent legislative action it is unlikely new power plant rules will be in force before 2024.

Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 6.22.2022 11:50 AM

Thumbnail (6) | Lex Villena

Ayn Rand

Alex Epstein: Why the Future Needs More Fossil Fuels

The energy policy analyst says cheap and abundant gas, oil, and coal will continue to play a central role in human flourishing.

Nick Gillespie | 5.18.2022 5:13 PM

HFCDreamstime | David Spates | Dreamstime.com

Climate Treaty

Senate Committee Approves Climate Treaty

The pact will phase down the use of HFC coolants.

Ronald Bailey | 5.5.2022 5:15 PM

GlobalTempnewDreamstime | Narith Thongphasuk | Dreamstime.com

Climate Change

Worst-Case Climate Change Scenarios Are Highly Implausible, Argues New Study

Global temperature to rise to around 2.2°C above the pre-industrial average by 2100.

Ronald Bailey | 2.9.2022 1:45 PM

Supreme Court

Does the Supreme Court Have Jurisdiction to Hear West Virginia v. EPA?

The Solicitor General and NGO respondents argue that the petitioners lack appellate standing to challenge the D.C. Circuit's interpretation of the Section 111 of the Clean Air Act.

Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 2.3.2022 9:30 AM

Administrative Law

Why the Supreme Court's Decision in NFIB v. OSHA May Be Even Worse News for Climate Regulation than You Thought

Insofar as the Court was concerned about pretext, it may be more difficult for the EPA to reduce greenhouse gases using regulatory authority to control emissions.

Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 1.24.2022 8:17 PM

GermanNukeClosed |  Julian Stratenschulte/dpa/picture-alliance/Newscom

Nuclear Power

Germany Shuts Down Three Perfectly Good Nuclear Power Plants

Teutonic carbon dioxide emissions and electricity prices are projected to increase as a result.

Ronald Bailey | 1.4.2022 4:55 PM

COPPolsNewscom | Andrew Milligan/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Climate Change

Will Glasgow Climate Promises Be Kept?

Accelerating market and technological trends will fortuitously keep many COP26 promises.

Ronald Bailey | 11.18.2021 2:02 PM

Illustration: Lex Villena; Photos: Ron Adar/M10s/MEGA/Newscom; Rafael Ben Ari/Newscom

Environmentalism

The Fake Environmentalist Attack on Bitcoin

The cryptocurrency is spurring use of renewable energy even as it undermines existing economic, political, and cultural elites.

Nick Gillespie and Regan Taylor | 11.16.2021 3:27 PM

COP26protestNewscom | EyePress/Newscom

Climate Change

An Outbreak of Climate Optimism

But only if politicians keep their promises.

Ronald Bailey | 11.5.2021 2:45 PM

COP26introNewscom | Lee Floyd / Avalon/ Newscom

Climate Change

Lukewarm Promises at the U.N. Climate Change Conference

China and Russia aren’t interested in bigger emissions cuts.

Ronald Bailey | 11.5.2021 11:20 AM

Climate Change

Why Carbon Pricing Is Preferable to Carbon Regulation

And, within those policies deemed "carbon pricing," a carbon tax is preferable to cap-and-trade.

Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 9.21.2021 1:40 PM

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Climate Change

12 Years to Disaster? How Climate Activists Distort the Evidence

The data behind apocalypse 2030 is based on placing blame, not predicting the future.

Aaron Brown | 4.30.2021 1:38 PM

westendrf462000 | KNSY/Westend61 GmbH/Newscom

Reason Roundup

No, Biden Isn't Coming for Your Burgers

Plus: Donor disclosure fight hits Supreme Court, school choice momentum, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 4.26.2021 9:30 AM

labbeefnewscom | CRISTINA PEDRAZZINI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Newscom

Meat

Cultivated Meat Projected To Be Cheaper Than Conventional Beef by 2030

And produced with a much lower environmental footprint

Ronald Bailey | 3.11.2021 3:10 PM

CO2ElnurDreamstime | Elnur/Dreamstime

Climate Change

U.S. More Than Meets Pledged Copenhagen Climate Accord Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cuts

"The vast majority of 2020's emission reductions were due to decreased economic activity."

Ronald Bailey | 1.12.2021 2:40 PM

Volokh Conspiracy

D.C. Circuit Considers Obama and Trump Administration Climate Rules

A marathon oral argument on EPA's attempts at climate policy.

Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 10.10.2020 1:20 PM

Untitled-1 | James Arthur

Climate Change

Michael Shellenberger: Environmental Alarmism Is Wrong and Harmful

The Apocalypse Never author documents that things are getting greener and makes a case for nuclear power.

Nick Gillespie | 7.8.2020 5:01 PM

Looks tasty to me | Solar Foods

Biotechnology

Is Farm-Free Food the Future?

The end of agriculture draws nigh.

Ronald Bailey | 1.16.2020 4:00 PM

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