Europe Lectures On Emissions, While U.S. Acts
In the war of words over climate change, European policy makers often lecture their American counterparts about carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions and the need to sign international energy reduction agreements. Yet recent reports show that the U.S. is actually doing a better job of controlling its CO2 emissions.
Posted: 05/25/2007 | News
Endangered Species Act Has Harmed Endangered Species
Today is the second annual “Endangered Species Day,” as declared by the U.S. Senate in honor of the Endangered Species Act. Yet rather than a cause for celebration, animal lovers and private property owners should view this day with sadness.
Posted: 05/18/2007 | News
Congressional Criticism Misses Mark On Gas Prices
As gas prices passed the $3.00 a gallon mark, several members of Congress have taken aim once again at the oil companies, promoting everything from a windfall profits tax to breaking the oil companies up. Yet rather than attacking “big oil,” Congress should look in the mirror.
Posted: 05/11/2007 | News
Grizzly Bear Removal From Endangered List Cause For Celebration
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is coming under attack from environmental activists for its decision to remove the Yellowstone grizzly bear from the list of endangered animals under protection from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Yet the government’s decision should be viewed as cause for celebration, not concern, according to Brian Seasholes, an adjunct scholar with the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
Posted: 05/04/2007 | News