Climate blogger Roger Pielke Jr... continue reading »

I have little sympathy for wind power promoters. Many claim they will “save the earth,” although they will not... continue reading »

Yesterday, the administration announced new regulations on car emissions. Our rulers will increase the minimum gas mileage from 27.5 to 35.5 mpg. For the first time, the government will also restrict automobile CO2 emissions. In a press release, the administration admits that the changes will increase the cost of the typical car by $1,000. But they say it will save each driver $3,000 over the life of the car... continue reading »

I once mocked new construction obstructionists with the phrase NIMBY: “Not in MY Back Yard.” Now it’s closer to BANANA: “Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anybody.” I thought of that yesterday reading this continue reading »

With health "reform" signed, government will finally step in to decide which medical treatments work.  What a relief! We waste money on ineffective medicine. Perhaps Congress will model its medical certification on the EPA's and Energy Department's Energy Star program.

Energy Star distinguishes energy efficient products which, although they may cost more to purchase than standard models, will pay you back in lower energy bills within a reasonable amount of time... continue reading »

People who commit their lives to going green are just better people. They're more moral, more honest... continue reading »

Succeeding in business is tough. You have to create a product that people want and then hope that they want it more than they want your competitors’ products... continue reading »

Minnesota spent $3.3 million on eleven wind turbines. $3.3 million may be a rounding error by Washington standards, but it is real money to most of us. Ed Morrissey writes that what's notable is that none of the wind turbines work in cold weather.

Minnesota has cold weather? Who knew? TV station KSTP cleverly calls the wind turbines "no-spin zones."... continue reading »

"We should put more Americans to work building clean-energy facilities and give...(APPLAUSE) ... and give rebates to Americans who make their homes more energy efficient, which supports clean-energy jobs."

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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 »