The Environment

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Joakim Book

The emergence of "catastrophe bonds" in recent decades suggests an interesting way that Climate Warriors could alleviate the presumed costs of climate change — assuming climate activists are willing to spend any of their own money on the problem.

Robert P. Murphy

If Canadian provinces (or US states) implement a regional carbon tax, they shouldn’t fool themselves that they are “doing the right thing.” Households and businesses will suffer from higher energy prices and slower economic growth, with very little to show for it.

Robert P. Murphy

The Green New Deal contains a wish list of progressive social and economic goals that come with a staggering price tag. 

José Niño

The Green New Deal blames cattle for creating too many greenhouse emissions. Presumably, the solution lies in allowing the federal government to dictate the number of cows allowed on farms and ranches. This wouldn't be the first time we've seen such a scheme.

Nikhil Sridhar

It is clear that for the planet to keep up with a rapidly growing population, it is necessary to liberate the global economy. 

Daniel Lacalle

The Eurozone's massive "green" policy plan has the EU facing high unemployment, stagnating growth, and energy bills of twice as much as seen in the US.

Ryan McMaken

If climate change effects aren't enough to put a noticeable dent in life expectancy, then why is climate change talked about as an apocalypse?

Robert P. Murphy

The "distinguished economists" advocating for a carbon tax are misleading the American public on several key points. 

Robert P. Murphy

The "Green New Deal" is aptly named, in the sense that the original New Deal was a massive boondoggle that restricted liberty and crippled the economy.