Tag: Policy & Politics
The Pope: “World is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants”
It’s long been one of the most enigmatic things about this political era we’re in here in the United States. Well, since 2016 at least. How can someone who has such an immoral and sinful record get the votes of people who claim to vote based on Christian religious values … [continued]
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Don’t Blame Technology For The Start-And-Stop Transition To Clean Energy
Does the transition to clean energy rely on technology? Sure. Energy innovation is one kind of technological advancement that can enrich human lives, as the energy system is the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions and a major driver of climate change. Over the last decade, technologies have evolved enough … [continued]
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America’s Wind Market Keeps Building Under Policy Pressure
The useful way to understand U.S. wind energy in 2026 is to start with a contradiction. In physical terms, it remains one of the largest and most important wind markets in the world. In policy terms, it has become less stable and less predictable in a short period. The dichotomy … [continued]
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U.S. Senate Disapproves Mining Ban in Boundary Waters
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate voted to approve a controversial proposal, backed by the Trump Administration, to allow toxic sulfide mining in the watershed of one of the country’s most visited wilderness areas. In a 50-49 vote, Senate Republicans utilized a baseless interpretation of the Congressional Review Act to overturn a … [continued]
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Health, Environmental Groups Ask EPA to Reconsider Flawed, Unlawful Decision to Repeal the Endangerment Finding
Petition Identifies Multiple, Serious Problems with New Information and Analysis in Final Rule Washington, DC — Sixteen health and environmental groups have filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency outlining severe flaws in its rule to repeal the Endangerment Finding and motor vehicle climate pollution standards and describing how the … [continued]
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