Foreign Policy China’s Coal Boom Shows Its Empty Climate Commitments Are Red, Not Green The CCP is accelerating coal-fired power plant construction — while we remain blind to the danger of the nation’s ‘environmental’ claims. The Biden administration has placed tremendous importance on cooperating with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But based on new reports out of China, when it comes to their... September 7, 2023
Energy & Environment Winter is Coming, and We’re Losing Reliable Power The temperatures are dropping in Texas—and so is our ability to rely on wind and solar. A power plant closure in East Texas could make things worse. Fresh off a grid-straining summer, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is preparing for potential energy emergencies this winter with an expensive plan to secure additional power... November 15, 2023
Taxes & Spending Governments Lobbying Government: City of El Paso City governments spend millions every year to influence state-level policymaking in Austin. Armed with Other People’s Money, city officials often employ external lobbyists (i.e. registered lobbyists), internal lobbyists (i.e. intergovernmental relations personnel), and pro-government associations (i.e. Texas Municipal League, Texas Association of Counties, Texas Association of School Boards, etc.) to push ideas that promote or... March 20, 2024