The WSJ today points out that: California refutes its own 'green jobs' policy.  Remember when Governor Arnold promised that California’s "cap and trade" law would reduce emissions and create jobs?  The Governor seemed to believe you could create something simply by passing a restrictive environmental law.  Oops. 

“A new study by the state's own auditing agency—its version of the Congress... continue reading »

Today’s lead WSJ editorial highlights the political tricks that increase concentration of government power:  politicians buy off skeptics with corporate welfare. The editors point out that Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman deny that their Cap and Trade bill will raise your taxes.  This is a new climate bill, says Senator Kerry, one that includes “no gas tax.” But in fact,

“ This is still cap and tax—except with new and larger subsidies, outright corporate bribe... continue reading »

It doesn’t matter if you think, as I do, that global warming poses a dubious threat... continue reading »

On my Fox Business program this week (Thursday at 8pm & 11pm ET),  I look at the junk science and junk economics that drives our politicians' favorite pet projects... continue reading »

Today, the President is set to announce his new energy plan which includes allowing oil drilling off Virginia’s shoreline – a reversal of a long-standing ban on most offshore drilling:

White House officials pitched the changes as ways to reduce U.S... continue reading »

Today Energy Secretary Steven Chu took to the pages of the Wall Street Journal to sell his plans for more nuclear power:

America is on the cusp of reviving its nuclear power industry. Last month President Obama pledged more than $8 billion in conditional loan guarantees for what will be the first U.S. nuclear power plant to break ground in nearly three decades... continue reading »

Viewers have written in, responding to last night's show on energy and innovation. (It airs again tonight at 10pm ET, Saturday at 7pm ET, and Sunday at 11pm ET). Paul Lindner wrote:

Today nearly 50 pecent of our oil is imported.  (NOT nearly 70 percent)  See last weeks info from EIA.gov  Check your facts -PLEASE... continue reading »

USA Today reports that "green" energy is the popular new field at universities around the country:

Nationwide, more than 100 majors, minors or certificates were created this year in energy and sustainability-focused programs at colleges ... Students want the courses, and employers want the trained students... continue reading »

The politicians sounded so certain when they said that incandescent light bulbs needed to go. Last year, Obama promised:

"I will immediately sign a law that begins to phase out all incandescent light bulbs - a measure that will save American consumers $6 billion a year on their electric bills."... continue reading »

After last night’s show, lots of viewers wrote in asking how they could get a free golf cart. But others got the idea: Sirsickofit writes: “People, please asking for information on the golf carts.....Mr.Stossel is trying to make a point!!... continue reading »