About Adam Houser

Adam Houser coordinates student leaders as National Director of CFACT's collegians program and writes on issues of climate and energy.

CFACT experts, Climate Hustle 2 film make big impact at Heartland Climate Conference

Prominent skeptical climate scientists, experts, authors, and activists gathered from around the world, to attend the Heartland Institute's 14th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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|2024-01-29T11:57:56-05:00October 18th, 2021|Comments Off on CFACT experts, Climate Hustle 2 film make big impact at Heartland Climate Conference

Red-legged frogs leap to healthy numbers in Yosemite

California red-legged frogs are successfully returning to Yosemite National Park after an extensive rehabilitation effort. The work is a result of combined talent, and resources of the National Park Service, Yosemite Conservancy, the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, and NatureBridge. The California red-legged frog was a staple resident of Yosemite until about 50 years ago, when their numbers finally dwindled. Today, the collaborative rehabilitation plan is seeing new frog eggs appear in the wild even sooner than was expected. As reported by the National Park Service: “A new generation of [...]

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|2021-10-17T13:06:01-04:00October 8th, 2021|Comments Off on Red-legged frogs leap to healthy numbers in Yosemite

EPA finalizes mandate to reduce emissions from refrigerators, air conditioners

The rule specifically targets hydrofluorocarbons, also known as "HFCs" and intends to cut their use by 85% over 15 years.

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|2021-09-23T16:58:31-04:00September 23rd, 2021|Comments Off on EPA finalizes mandate to reduce emissions from refrigerators, air conditioners

San Nicolas Island fox faces brighter days ahead

“The San Nicolas Island fox, a subspecies of the Channel Island Fox only found on the most remote of California’s eight Channel Islands, is at a low risk of extinction, new research published last week in Ecosphere shows. 

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|2021-09-20T17:03:53-04:00September 21st, 2021|Comments Off on San Nicolas Island fox faces brighter days ahead

U of Minnesota Gophers dig into new semester at CFACT interest meeting!

Kirby Gibson, a graduate student and CFACT club president, was excited about the club’s momentum. “We’re really looking forward to spreading CFACT’s message of free market environmentalism on campus this year.”

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|2021-09-17T10:15:06-04:00September 17th, 2021|Comments Off on U of Minnesota Gophers dig into new semester at CFACT interest meeting!

Facebook’s Digital “Animal Farm” Revealed in New Report

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. A new report from the Wall Street Journal reveals an uneven standard applied to Facebook's users.

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|2021-09-14T16:48:36-04:00September 14th, 2021|Comments Off on Facebook’s Digital “Animal Farm” Revealed in New Report

Invasive grasses could be fueling California wildfires

When dry brush, dead trees, and undergrowth build up in America’s western forests, wildfires are sure to burn.

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|2021-09-09T11:53:50-04:00September 10th, 2021|Comments Off on Invasive grasses could be fueling California wildfires

Health Dept. launches new “Office of Climate Change & Health Equity”

The staff will report to the White House's task force on climate change and focus on how climate change risks the health of Americans, particularly the poor and minorities.

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|2021-08-30T12:03:04-04:00August 30th, 2021|Comments Off on Health Dept. launches new “Office of Climate Change & Health Equity”

Mushrooms…in space!

In Super Mario Bros. players use mushrooms to increase their size, and gain extra lives. Mushrooms may help space travelers “level up” as well.

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|2021-08-21T17:16:06-04:00August 23rd, 2021|Comments Off on Mushrooms…in space!

Obama-era judge halts Alaska oil permits supported by Trump, Biden

In a victory for environmentalist groups, the "Willow" oil project, owned by ConocoPhillips, now faces an uncertain future.

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|2021-08-19T16:57:53-04:00August 19th, 2021|Comments Off on Obama-era judge halts Alaska oil permits supported by Trump, Biden

Cringe: Woke Weather Channel “#WasteNoWater” Coffee challenge backfires on social media

“Saving water in the East does not equate to more water in the west. That’s not how it works,” one commenter said.

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|2021-08-17T19:10:59-04:00August 19th, 2021|Comments Off on Cringe: Woke Weather Channel “#WasteNoWater” Coffee challenge backfires on social media

Did you know capitalism helps the environment? Watch new video

It may sound strange to some, but when one looks at the facts, it's true. Let's look at some examples.

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|2021-08-12T11:10:16-04:00August 12th, 2021|Comments Off on Did you know capitalism helps the environment? Watch new video

Spain’s new weapon in war against wildfires: Sheep

farmers are employing a new secret weapon against fire: sheep. And it seems to be working.

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|2021-08-04T17:41:05-04:00August 5th, 2021|Comments Off on Spain’s new weapon in war against wildfires: Sheep

Exxon may commit to a “Net-Zero by 2050” pledge

The company has not yet officially adopted the net-zero by 2050 policy, but Exxon's serious consideration of the idea is a huge shift from previous strategy on climate related issues.

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|2023-02-23T10:49:49-05:00August 5th, 2021|Comments Off on Exxon may commit to a “Net-Zero by 2050” pledge

Tesla “Megapack” battery bursts into flames in Australia

It is unclear what caused the battery to ignite.

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|2021-08-04T11:55:48-04:00August 4th, 2021|Comments Off on Tesla “Megapack” battery bursts into flames in Australia
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