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This year will be the first time since 1958 that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will not hold an offshore oil and gas lease sale. [emphasis, links added] Energy expert Alex Epstein, author of “Fossil Futures,” argued at a recent House Budget Committee hearing that record U.S. oil production is despite the Biden-Harris administration's because of the policies, not because of them. Data shows he may be right This means the impact of government energy policy will be felt over the next four years. Offshore oil production in the Gulf of Mexico accounts for 14% of total U.S. oil…

A radical climate protest group called Climate Rebellion backed Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday, citing their belief that she will be able to press her on energy policy. [emphasis, links added] The activist group initially refused to back Harris, appearing to condition its support on her accepting a series of demands, including Complete moratorium on new oil and gas projects and prohibit new fossil fuel leasing on federal lands and waters. The group Climate Rebellion had launched one of its signature disruptive protests against Harris in 2023 after meeting with one of Harris' top advisers in early September [pictured…

From Manhattan Contrarians It's Climate Week in New York, and you can feel the excitement. The United Nations General Assembly was held in the city, and there was also an organization called the Climate Group (“Our mission is to drive climate action. Fast.) Some 600 (!) events were held to promote policies they believed would “save the planet”. At one of yesterday's events, New York Governor Kathy Hochul attended and gave what she may consider an important policy speech. The governor's web page describes the speech this way: Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York State’s participation in the…

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) traveled to Baldwin Hills to sign legislation restricting oil and gas facilities and dismantling pumping units behind him, ending a century of oil and industry's role in the region. [emphasis, links added] AB 2716 would close the Baldwin Hills oil facility, which existed before the surrounding area was developed for residential use but is now located within Los Angeles' most prominent middle-class black neighborhood. AB 3233 Local authorities will be given more power to ban oil and gas drilling. AB 1866 would expand existing laws and Increase and accelerate penalties for uncapped idle wells in existing…

[Leer en español] Yale Climate Connection readers in Puerto Rico are taking action to protect themselves from the island’s frequent power outages. “Puerto Rico is prepared to endure power outages even though it may not look like it; Puerto Ricans have become accustomed to this daily life thanks to the promises of the politicians who came to power.” One resident responded to our questionnaire on how readers can take care of themselves during power outages. Tell us when. “Before taking the stage, they [politicians] Oppose the current administration and make Puerto Ricans believe they are on their side, when in…

[Read in English] Yale Climate Connection readers in Puerto Rico are taking steps to protect themselves from the island’s frequent power outages. “While Puerto Rico seems unprepared to endure power outages, this is daily life…and Puerto Ricans are used to it due to the promises of politicians who have come to power,” one resident told us in response to our questionnaire about how readers viewed the outages. Take care of yourself during a power outage. “Before going on stage [los políticos] They are opponents of anyone in power and they make Puerto Ricans believe they are on their side when…

Hurricanes, wildfires and other climate disasters can destroy people's homes and property. While survivors were still reeling from the trauma, many subsequently received devastating news: Their applications for FEMA assistance had been denied. Jeanne Ortiz-Ortiz of the American Bar Association's Disaster Legal Services Program said FEMA applications are often denied because they lack information or lack adequate documentation. Everyone has the right to appeal. But many people don’t know this or how to get started. Ortiz-Ortiz: “It's very reasonable to feel overwhelmed and feel like the processes that are in place…may not be helping you right now, but there are…

not many people know Paul Homewood It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars will quickly turn into a full-blown trade war . Few industries are as vulnerable to changes in international trade and protectionist policies as the automotive industry. With the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), this is even more true than now. British and European policymakers were plunged into the most horrific confusion when they took the lead in deciding to phase out the internal combustion engine (ICE). Local manufacturers have been left behind Very uncompetitive compared to fierce competition in…

From the Daily Caller Nick PopeContributor The Biden-Harris administration announced Wednesday that it is establishing a taxpayer-funded “environmental justice” job training program. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with AmeriCorps, is creating the Environmental Justice Climate Corps, a $25 million program to “open doors” for people seeking “environmental justice” careers , “environmental justice” is essentially a combination of left and left. Wing social justice ideology and environmentalism. The initiative announced Wednesday is part of the administration's U.S. Climate Corps plan, which the White House passed through the executive after failing to include it in what ultimately became the Inflation…

David Wojcik My research report—Maine’s massive “floating wind” folly—is posted on the website of the Net Zero Reality Alliance, hosted by CFACT, which sponsored the research. See https://www.cfact.org/netzerorealitycoalition/ where there are many other studies. What follows is my executive summary, followed by the latest bad news about this ongoing silly saga. “Executive summary This report explores several fundamental aspects of Maine's offshore wind development plans. It is divided into two parts. Part 1 explores some economic issues such as feasibility, cost and progress to date. Part 2 explores the proposed development as it relates to the entire Gulf of Maine,…