Michael Bastasch

Ocasio-Cortez Claims Victory Against GOP On Climate Change Despite Green New Deal Getting Zero Votes

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seemed to take a victory lap on the Green New Deal, claiming her effort proved…

5 years ago

Federal Regulations Amount to $15,000 ‘Hidden Tax’ On Families, Report Finds

The federal regulatory apparatus imposed a roughly $14,600 “hidden tax” on American households last year, according to a new report…

5 years ago

Apocalypse Now? UN Warns Of Imminent Ecological Catastrophe, Just Like They Did In 1982

The United Nations is out with a familiar refrain — ecological catastrophe is decades away, echoing a warning from 1982.…

5 years ago

CNN Promotes Discredited ‘Population Bomb’ Author In Climate Coverage

CNN interviewed discredited environmental catastrophist Paul Ehrlich in its coverage of the United Nations’ latest warning of ecological collapse due…

5 years ago

Jay Inslee Unveils His Climate Change Agenda — He ‘Embraced The Goals Of The Green New Deal’

2020 hopeful Jay Inslee released a plan to fight climate change that’s very similar to the Green New Deal. Inslee…

5 years ago

Beto O’Rourke Signs The Same Campaign Pledge He Violated Last Election

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke signed the “No Fossil Fuel Money” pledge pushed by environmental activists — a pledge he…

5 years ago

Democrats Told To Avoid Talking About Paris Climate Accord Ahead Of Voting On It

House Democratic leaders told members to avoid talking about the Paris climate accord ahead of a scheduled vote on legislation…

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Pelosi, Schumer Want To Turn Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Into A Climate Change Bill

Top Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer made it clear to President Donald Trump they will use infrastructure to advance…

5 years ago

The Green New Deal Would Cause ‘Significant Environmental Damage, Report Finds

The Green New Deal would cause “significant environmental damage” and require “massive land use,” according to a new report. New…

5 years ago

Gavin Newsom Under Pressure To End Drilling As California’s Reliance On Saudi Oil Soars

Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering restricting California’s oil industry, but doing so could make the Golden State even more reliant…

5 years ago

Trump Administration Shelves Plan To Dramatically Expand Offshore Drilling

The Interior Department has put plans to open more offshore areas to oil and gas drilling on hold indefinitely, according…

5 years ago

Driving A Tesla Results In More CO2 Than A Mercedes Diesel Car, Study Finds

A Tesla Model 3 is touted as a zero-emissions car by government regulators, but it actually results in more carbon…

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2020 Democrats Back Plan That’s Already Raising Electricity Prices. It’s Not The Green New Deal

Democratic presidential candidates back green energy policies that dramatically increase electricity prices, a new study found. University of Chicago experts…

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Traffic Jams, Mass Arrests, Piles Of Litter: Five Days Of Climate Change Protests Rock London

Climate change protesters have descended on London for the past five days, demanding the government take action on global warming.…

5 years ago

The ‘Biggest Implication’ Of Mueller’s Report Has Nothing To Do With Obstruction, Experts Say

The “biggest implication” of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s 400-page report could be calls for more Russian sanctions. Mueller found no…

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