Energy and Environment
Conservation Easements - Winners and Losers of Conservation Benefaction
Written by Right Side News
Even though most people do not know the details of conservations easements, most agree with the general idea. Who could possibly be against a program that touts the philosophy of preserving our lands for wildlife habitat and farming? How could “preserving” our rural countryside possibly be ... Read more: Conservation Easements - Winners and Losers of Conservation Benefaction
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Consensus and Controversy: New Report On The Global Warming “Battlefield”
Written by Emil Røyrvik, SINTEF
This report outlines the main positions and debates surrounding the literally hot topic of man-made global warming. Inspired by social studies of science and technology, the goal of the report is to document, describe and take stock of this potent scientific and public “battlefield” that plays out ... Read more: Consensus and Controversy: New Report On The Global Warming “Battlefield”
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Conservation Easements - The Application
Written by Rick Buchanan
For those of you who have read Conservation Easements – the History, you know a brief history of conservation easements and should have a general feel of the background, number and scope of these programs. Lochloosa Connector Wood Conservation EasementNow we will look into how the different aspects ...
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The Real Costs of Conservation Easements: The History
Written by Rick Buchanan
Taxpayers are paying vast sums of money for the ability of some landowners to voluntarily give property rights to another entity.
This begs the question “Why am I paying for someone else’s charity”? After reading the following discussion of conservation easements, you should be asking your ... Read more: The Real Costs of Conservation Easements: The History
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How Rich Rockefellers Battle the People’s Pipeline
Written by Ron Arnold
Rockefeller billions vs Canadian energy and sovereignty – and US jobs, security and families Read more: How Rich Rockefellers Battle the People’s Pipeline
Keystone Pipeline Route - WikiAmericans concerned about gasoline prices were encouraged by the Pew Research Center’s new poll, whose headline blared, “Keystone XL Pipeline draws broad support.” A score box ...
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Do We Have Enough Natural Gas?
Written by Donn Dears
While we are currently experiencing a glut of natural gas that has brought the price down from around $13 to around $3 per million BTUs, there are questions as to how long our natural gas supplies will last.
The debate that has caught people’s attention is over whether we should export natural gas, ...
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Boxer–Sanders Carbon Tax Would Empower EPA to Crush Booming Energy Economy
Written by Derrick Morgan
Abstract
The Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Boxer–Sanders bill) would inflict high costs on families, especially those in carbon-intensive states; thwart promising energy investment and development; destroy manufacturing jobs; risk triggering a trade war; waste money; fail to provide environmental ... Read more: Boxer–Sanders Carbon Tax Would Empower EPA to Crush Booming Energy Economy
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Conservation Easements: A Vehicle for Land Confiscation
Written by Donna Holt
Martha Boneta's small 70-acre farm, previously the center of the famous "pitchfork protest", is once again under attack.
She purchased the farm with a Conservation Easement from the Piedmont Environmental Council. Conservation Easementsare touted as a means to protect resources such as productive ... Read more: Conservation Easements: A Vehicle for Land Confiscation
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Hydrogen Conundrum
Written by Donn Dears
Hyundai has just released a new hydrogen-powered car in New Zealand – the ix35 Fuel Cell SUV.
ix35 Fuel Cell SUV HyundaiIt emits water from its tail pipe, so why isn’t it on the front burner for environmentalists?
Right now, environmentalists are focused on battery-powered vehicles, but ...
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