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Environment

The Day After Tomorrow in Morocco

Morocco is a fitting place to host the United Nation’s annual Climate Change Conference.

Joseph ShupacJoseph ShupacNovember 11, 2016July 31, 2020

Politics, Not Environment, Informed Keystone Decision

The rejection of the Canada-to-Texas pipeline had more to do with American politics than the environment.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 6, 2015November 21, 2021

Climate Talks Highlight That Money Still Talks in Peru

Peru is struggling to find a balance between developing its economy and protecting the environment.

Avatar photoChristian FitzHughJanuary 24, 2015January 1, 2020
Mölsheim Germany wind turbines

German Green Energy a Failure, Studies Show

Germany competitiveness is undermined by green energy laws that do little to reduce greenhouse emissions.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 28, 2014October 3, 2021

Fueled by Green Policy, Corn Production Hurts Environment

Corn production for ethanol across the Midwestern United States is raising carbon dioxide emissions.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 13, 2013January 1, 2020

Study: No Reason Not to Build Canada Oil Pipeline

Extension of the Keystone Pipeline would have “no significant impacts” on the environment.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 2, 2013January 1, 2020

Coal Country Papers Chastise Obama’s Energy Policy

Ohio and West Virginia fulminate that the president’s “war on coal” destroys jobs.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 27, 2012December 31, 2019
Pennsylvania gas plant

No Mirage: American Energy Boom Coming

There’s little reason to be skeptical about the boom in American oil and gas production.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 10, 2012April 20, 2022

Germany, Poland Oppose Stricter Emission Rules

Poland’s environment minister threatens to block higher carbon taxes.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 19, 2012October 25, 2019

America’s King Coal Hopes to Reign in China

Environmental regulations and a boom in natural gas are destroying the oil industry.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 9, 2012November 23, 2014

Shale Gas Boom Could Reinvigorate Rust Belt

Former coal and steel areas in the Northwestern United States could prosper again if there is a shale gas boom.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 14, 2012January 1, 2020

Chinese Dam Building Tests Southeast Asian Resilience

China plans hydropower construction in river sites that are crucial to Southeast Asian agriculture and fisheries.

Avatar photoMatthew GarciaMarch 10, 2012July 2, 2020

UN Recast Limits to Growth As “Planetary Boundaries”

There is only so many times you can cry wolf before people start to wonder whether disaster truly looms.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 2, 2012November 25, 2014

India’s Licence Raj Refuses to Die

India cannot afford a Hindu rate of growth in the twenty-first century, but necessary reforms are not forthcoming.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 28, 2012July 2, 2020

Canada Prioritizes Energy Over Climate Treaty

Canada’s conservative government withdraws from the Kyoto climate change treaty to aid its oil sands industry.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 14, 2011December 31, 2019

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