Judith Curry plus New York and Delaware move opposite on electric rates
Thank you for your fearless brilliance, Judith. Wise up on energy, state lawmakers.
New York wisely guts “landmark” climate law
When reality intrudes on Green fantasy.
Hot town, summer in the city
How is it that directly in the heart of NYC, it is coolest?
SUNY Students Discover Capitalism = Conservation
At a college dedicated to environmental science and forestry in a very liberal state, CFACT Collegian Tatiana Romero brought a message students rarely hear in class: only capitalism can save the environment, not the government. On April 14, Tatiana hosted a “Free Market Conservation” tabling event at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, engaging students with examples of practical environmental solutions that come from private enterprise rather than government mandates. Her table featured CFACT flyers, stickers, and physical examples of market-driven tools and products, literally putting the truth in the hands of curious students. Many [...]
Florida, New York Collegians Confront Federal Overreach
While most college students are busy preparing for finals, two CFACT Collegians took their advocacy beyond campus and straight into the federal rulemaking process—submitting formal deregulation proposals through Regulations.gov. This unique opportunity allows everyday Americans to recommend rules for repeal or reform, giving students like Sophia Sousa of the University of Florida and Skyler Perez of CUNY John Jay College a direct voice in shaping national policy. Rather than simply reacting to government decisions, these Collegians stepped up to challenge the regulatory state itself. It’s worth noting that the structure of the federal submission portal requires detailed, section-by-section responses—meaning comments of [...]
New York retreating on its Climate Act
Governor Hochul has now proposed specific legislative actions to begin to back away.
My report: Severe climate act impacts threaten New York State
New York ratepayers and businesses are in for a hosing, but there is still time.
Hochul must reveal the “ruinous cost” of the Climate Act
If the Climate Act requires severe economic damage to New Yorkers over the next few years, that incredible fact should be a major election issue.
Fuel rationing chaos looms in New York State
Rationing gasoline and diesel under the Climate Act is a predictable prescription for chaos.
New York’s climate law will ration fossil fuels and tax the rations
The program is called "cap and invest," which sounds good. Note the missing word: "tax."
New York’s 2030 climate target is impossible
New York State cannot cut emissions by the required 30% in just four years and Governor Hochul admits it.
New York’s climate law hits the wall
New York State is between a rock and a green hard place.
Showdown looms for Empire Wind
Empire is about to start driving the enormous steel monopiles that hold the turbine towers, but a new wrinkle has hit the fan.
Trump halts Long Island wind project
Watch Craig Rucker on the Matt Gaetz Show.
The bell “tolls” for congestion taxes
Trump withdraws federal approval of NYC congestion tolls.