After proposing a ban on gas stoves, the disaster known as the Biden Administration is now considering new regulations for other household appliances. In its zeal to eliminate fossil fuels, the administration wants to impose draconian restrictions on dishwashers, washing machines, air conditioners, and furnaces. If the proposed regulations are enacted, consumers will suffer from…
In 2007, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ordered Chantell and Mike Sackett to halt construction of a new home in Priest Lake, Idaho. The agency claimed that the couple was building on a wetland. Adding insult to injury, the EPA ordered the couple to restore the land to its original condition or face fines as…
For fifty years, environmentalists have been predicting impending disaster if we do not dramatically reduce our use of fossil fuels. These predictions are a modern version of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” and we must question their credibility. In the 1970s, environmentalists predicted a new Ice Age and widespread famine. Their solution was a dramatic…
When politicians announce a new program or policy, they tell us of all the great benefits that will result. We are told that “green” energy mandates will generate jobs. They tell us that raising the minimum wage will benefit low-skilled workers. We are told that expanding the housing voucher program will allow tens of thousands…
The following article was published in the Spring 2010 issue of The Objective Standard. $ $ $ For centuries, few have questioned the idea that waterways—streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans—are or should be “public property.” The doctrine of “public trust,” with roots in both Roman and English common law, holds that these resources should not…
This was originally posted on Live Oaks on February 10, 2010. Comments have not been migrated. I earlier reported that the city is forcing Houstonians to use biodegradable bags for lawn clippings and leaves. Originally, this coercive measure was set to begin on January 1 of this year, but retailers did not have sufficient stock…
Environmental groups are infamous for using litigation and political pressure to achieve their goals. They believe that restrictions and regulations are the proper course of action. However, an alternative approach is embraced by many organizations and businesses concerned about protecting natural resources. My article in Kiwanis Magazine, “Zoned natural,” explores this alternative. Click here to…