Power For Texas (Audio)
H. Sterling Burnett discusses the future of electric power in Texas on the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Texas Policy Cast.
Posted: 03/21/2008 | Commentaries | Policy Issue: Energy
Federal Government Continues to Weigh ESA Listing of Polar Bears
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has postponed a decision on whether to list polar bears as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act.
Posted: 03/20/2008 | Commentaries | Policy Issue: Global Warming
Climate Panel On The Hot Seat
IPCC reports have predicted average world temperatures will increase dramatically, leading to the spread of tropical diseases, severe drought, the rapid melting of the world’s glaciers and ice caps, and rising sea levels. However, several assessments of the IPCC’s work have shown the techniques and methods used to derive its climate predictions are fundamentally flawed.
Posted: 03/14/2008 | Commentaries | Policy Issue: Global Warming
Scientists Recommend Stronger Action to Decrease Bird Kills
After years of trying to get wind farm operators to act voluntarily to reduce bird deaths at the Altamont Pass, California wind farm, environmental groups have filed multiple lawsuits in an effort to change the way the plant operates.
Posted: 03/01/2008 | Commentaries | Policy Issue: Energy