Carbon Tax Conference in Houston: Some Critical Questions

By Robert Bradley Jr. -- February 7, 2019 1 Comment

The [Houston] conference excitedly states that “momentum for a national carbon dividend is growing.” In fact there is momentum against a carbon tax to enable a “dividend.” As Justin Gillis wrote in the New York Times : “Efforts to sell Republicans on the idea that [a CO2 price] is the most market-friendly approach to the emissions problem have failed miserably, and will continue to fail.”

This Saturday at the University of Houston, a conference will be held on carbon taxes.  Titled Texas Energy & Carbon Pricing: Ready to Lead, the event’s main organizer is Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), which (in its own words)

is working with Congress in a non-partisan way to advocate for a market-based climate solution that will allow consumers and businesses alike, including those with oil/gas interests here in Texas, to use the market to identify the most cost-effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Tx. Governor Abbott: Beware of Andrew Dessler (science-is-settled climate alarmist requires balance)

By Robert Bradley Jr. -- January 24, 2019 10 Comments

If Texas A&M scientists calculated that an asteroid was heading our way, we would likely head for the hills with a lot of pills. But when this university’s climatology department warns of dangerous man-induced global warming and calls for government action (think new taxes and regulation), roll your eyes and watch the wallet. [But] we live in a postmodern world where emotion and desire substitute for humility and scholarship. 

 – Robert Bradley, “Political Scientists: Gerald North and Andrew Dessler Double Down on Climate Alarmism,” October 11, 2013.

Andrew Dessler is an alarmist/activist climate scientist. He is very certain of his positions on the hard science questions (what Judith Curry warns is really an uncertainty monster). Dessler also veers outside of his expertise to confidently assess the prospects for (government) forced energy transformation away from fossil fuels, the area of political economy. 

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Energy & Environmental Newsletter: December 3, 2018

By -- December 3, 2018 2 Comments

The Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions (AWED) is an informal coalition of individuals and organizations interested in improving national, state, and local energy and environmental policies. Our premise is that technical matters like these should be addressed by using Real Science (please consult WiseEnergy.org for more information).

A key element of AWED’s efforts is public education. Towards that end, every three weeks we put together a newsletter to balance what is found in the mainstream media about energy and the environment. We appreciate MasterResource for their assistance in publishing this information.

Some of the more important articles in this issue are:

Twilight of the Green Follies

Is Wind Power Actually Cheaper Than Coal Fired Power? No!

Editorial: VA Offshore Wind Project Throws Caution to the Wind

The Carbon Tax Scam

Cost of US Nuclear Generation at 10 Year Low

How Billions have been wasted on wind energy — just in Ontario

100% Renewable, is Bad Policy for Ratepayers

Climate change alarmists seriously harm the economy

Study: Wind turbines adversely affecting nearby citizens

Do wind turbines kill birds?

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Energy & Environmental Newsletter: October 22, 2018

By -- October 22, 2018 2 Comments

The Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions (AWED) is an informal coalition of individuals and organizations interested in improving national, state, and local energy and environmental policies. Our premise is that technical matters like these should be addressed by using Real Science (please consult WiseEnergy.org for more information).

A key element of AWED’s efforts is public education. Towards that end, every three weeks we put together a newsletter to balance what is found in the mainstream media about energy and the environment. We appreciate MasterResource for their assistance in publishing this information.

Some of the more important articles in this issue are:

Globally, $2.4 TRILLION per year required for renewables

The high cost of being a ‘Good Neighbor’ to Big Wind

Are Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants Less Expensive Than New Gas, Wind or Solar?

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“A Conservative’s Approach to Combating Climate Change” (Adler’s 2012 argument revised)

By Robert Bradley Jr. -- October 11, 2018 3 Comments Continue Reading

Richard Kerr (Science) in 2009: Warming ‘Pause’ About to Be Replaced by ‘Jolt’ (but still waiting ….)

By Robert Bradley Jr. -- October 9, 2018 2 Comments Continue Reading

Krugman’s Paranoia on a Lack of Climate Paranoia

By Robert Bradley Jr. -- August 27, 2018 3 Comments Continue Reading

Rebuttal to a Rebuttal: Climate Exaggeration on the Firing Line

By Robert Bradley Jr. -- August 8, 2018 2 Comments Continue Reading

William Niskanen on Climate Change: Part II, Physical Science

By Robert Bradley Jr. -- June 13, 2018 4 Comments Continue Reading

Exchange with a Climate Alarmist at R Street: Part II

By Robert Bradley Jr. -- April 19, 2018 9 Comments Continue Reading