Innovation vs. mandates: Why government-first environmental policy only hurts the environment
California officials may be putting the environment first, but it doesn't seem to be helping. Benji Bakker, a conservative environmental activist, has noticed this pattern, especially in areas with left-wing policies. “If you look at countries and states and places that are trying this, like Germany or California, it's not only costly, it's economically costly, […]
Trump must end the permissive environment Joe Biden is leaving behind
Opposed to President Bidenassertionhe has no intention of “handing over” a country that is “stronger at home and in the world” to President-elect Donald Trump. Rather, Biden is handing over a world dangerously out of control in an environment of permissiveness that began with the disastrous withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. The world is […]
John Ratcliffe says US faces ‘most challenging security environment’ ever in confirmation hearing
CIA nominee John Ratcliffe told senators Wednesday how he would rebuild the intelligence community in what he called “the most difficult national security environment in our nation's history.” Ta. Ratcliffe, who served as director of national intelligence during President-elect Trump's first term, is testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee. The committee will then vote on […]
Natural resources officials plan to destroy 420 acres of Michigan forest — to help protect the environment
Northern Michigan residents and state lawmakers are outraged to learn that the state Department of Natural Resources wants to clear 420 acres of forested land to expand a private solar farm. DNR officials wanted to lease a total of about 4,000 acres of public land from around the state to supplement declining revenues and help […]
NYPD continues ‘heightened threat environment’ for Times Square New Years Eve
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced Monday that police were continuing to operate under a “heightened threat environment” ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square. More than 1 million visitors are expected to take part in the 120th tradition of watching the New Year's ball drop in Times Square on Tuesday. […]
House environment panel poised for Democratic leadership shakeup
Click here to see what's new on The Hill {beacon} energy and environment energy and environment Full text Feeding seaweed to grazing cows could reduce methane emissions by nearly 40 percent: study Supplementing the diet of grazing beef cattle with pelleted seaweed could reduce methane emissions by almost 40 percent, a new study has […]
What Trump's expected withdrawal from global climate efforts means for the environment — and the economy
President-elect Trump's victory is expected to result in the United States once again withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and withdrawing from global climate action more broadly. Experts do not expect this to derail international efforts to combat global warming, but it will cede U.S. leadership on climate issues and technology and could lead to a […]
Former ABC News Anchor Says Toxic Work Environment Contributed To Suicide Attempt
Former ABC News anchor Kendis Gibson claimed on October 12, 2018, that the studio's toxic work environment contributed to her suicide attempt. Mr Gibson claimed that racism, hazing and bullying on the network had had a significant impact on his mental health. Page 6. He recalls his experiences in his new memoir, “Five Trips: A […]
Environmental groups present differing opinions of Trump’s energy and environment appointees
Groups focused on energy and climate have mixed feelings about the new appointees chosen to lead environmental issues for the next four years. President-elect Donald Trump nominates fracking CEO Chris Wright to head Department of Energy and former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) It was done. Both candidates […]
Stephen King leaving X over 'toxic' environment
Author Stephen King announced Thursday that he is leaving social media platform X, citing a “toxic” environment. “I'm quitting Twitter. I tried to stay, but the atmosphere has become too toxic. Follow me on the thread if you'd like,” King wrote in Thursday's post. Post to X. The announcement came just one day after the […]