Category: climate change

Coal’s Big Comeback

Commentary The big winner in the rightly decided West Virginia v. EPA Supreme Court decision announced last week was … made-in-America coal. This decision will rein in the strategy of unelected zealots running regulatory agencies who wish to shut down energy sources like natural gas and coal without congressional approval. The left hates coal, and…


Biden’s Green New Deal Is Increasing Greenhouse Gases

News analysis Here’s an amazing but true statistic. After more than a decade of declining carbon emissions here in the United States, in 2021, President Joe Biden’s first year in office, emissions rose. In other words, not only have Biden’s energy policies been a disaster for our economy and national security as we have become…


Queensland’s Mining Firms Boycott State’s Industry Plan Over ‘Exorbitant’ New Coal Taxes

Queensland’s major mining bodies have rebuffed the state government’s launch of its industry plan in response to the state’s decision to hike coal taxes. Under the new royalty regime, which comes into effect from July 1, miners would need to pay more royalties (20 percent) on each tonne of coal sold for more than $175…


Australia Adopts 43 Percent Emission Reduction Target Despite Current Energy Shortage

Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, has revealed the new centre-left Australian government’s climate bill, which will set a target of 43 percent emissions reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050. Speaking to the National Press Club on Wednesday, Bowen said Labor would establish a Climate Change Authority to “assess and publish…


Schools’ ‘Woke Agenda’ Causes Children ‘Climate Change Anxiety’: Australian Senator

An Australian Liberal Senator has accused the education department of bringing children “climate change anxiety” as she called out the “strong left-wing bend” across the school system. The comment comes as radical climate protesters continued the mass disruption in Sydney’s Hyde Park after bringing the CBD to a standstill on Monday, aggravating the police force…


When It Comes to Energy, Ottawa Is Committing Suicide

Commentary We may soon need to lay Ottawa to rest, following its decision to deny itself the necessities of life. The fateful die was cast last month after the Enbridge energy company made what it believed to be an urgent and uncontroversial application to the Ontario Energy Board to replace a corroded 65-year-old natural gas…


Health Canada Proposal for Warning Label on Ground Beef Upsets Ranchers

Beef producers are mounting opposition to a Health Canada proposal to label ground beef sold in stores as high in saturated fat. The proposal is part of an upcoming policy requiring warning labels on foods high in saturated fat, sugars, and sodium. Jennifer Babcock, senior manager of government relations for the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, says…


‘It’s Always About How’: Australian Shadow Treasurer Asks Government How It Will Achieve New Emissions Target

Australian shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has criticised the Labor government’s 43 percent emissions target, asking it to explain how it would ensure the needed power supply to businesses and homes. The comment comes after thousands of homes on Australia’s east coast were plunged into darkness on Monday as electricity suppliers struggled to meet demand as…


Capitol Report (June 17): Bi-partisan Gun Bill Meets Resistance; Fundamental Causes of Economic Downturn

As gas prices continue to soar, President Joe Biden turns his focus to climate change. What is he telling world leaders, and why do Republicans say his plan won’t deliver? Congressman Buddy Carter sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee, and he’ll join us to weigh in on the ongoing energy crisis. How’s Congress coming…


Capitol Report (June 17): Bipartisan Gun Bill Meets Resistance; Fundamental Causes of Economic Downturn

As gas prices continue to soar, President Joe Biden turns his focus to climate change. What is he telling world leaders, and why do Republicans say his plan won’t deliver? Congressman Buddy Carter sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee, and he’ll join us to weigh in on the ongoing energy crisis. How’s Congress coming…