Author: Steve Milloy

Earth to Judge David Tatel: Do you really think Congress wanted EPA to write 6 million permits for greenhouse gas emissions?

“[Clinton appointee David Tatel] questioned whether Congress really intended to limit that statute to certain pollutants in a way that would exclude greenhouse gases.” Continue reading Earth to Judge David Tatel: Do you really think Congress wanted EPA to write 6 million permits for greenhouse gas emissions?

Chevron gives up Colo. shale lease as Obama moves to shrink shale activity

What happened to the “all of the above” energy strategy Obama espoused in his State of the Union? Continue reading Chevron gives up Colo. shale lease as Obama moves to shrink shale activity

NEI: Making Nuclear Energy Safer

“With the anniversary of the incident at Fukushima Daiichi almost upon us, it’s only natural for the public and other stakeholders to be asking questions about the safety of America’s nuclear energy facilities. To answer those questions, NEI has published a white paper entitled, ‘Making Nuclear Energy Safer’.” Continue reading NEI: Making Nuclear Energy Safer

EPA’s Jackson: ‘Bulk’ of environmental protection done by states

From today’s House Appropriations hearing. So why do we need an $8+ billion federal EPA? Continue reading EPA’s Jackson: ‘Bulk’ of environmental protection done by states

Approps Chair: EPA, Jackson ‘contemptible’

Hal Rogers just called EPA and its administrator “contemptible” (several times) for withholding Clean Water Act permits for coal mining. It’s gripping testimony. Continue reading Approps Chair: EPA, Jackson ‘contemptible’

House Appropriations Chair rips EPA at hearing

Kentucky Rep. Hal Rogers had a terrific opening statement at today’s House Appropriations hearing ripping EPA for its war against fossil fuels, secret science and for consolidating the agency budget toward Obama-favored programs (like climate change) and away from grants to states. Continue reading House Appropriations Chair rips EPA at hearing