Category Archives: Energy

Endangerment Finding delenda est

Posted on September 5, 2018 by matt ohern

As the Punic Wars dragged on, Cato the Elder reportedly concluded every speech to the Roman Senate by proclaiming “Carthago delenda est” – “Carthage must be destroyed.” Ample evidence suggests that the Obama era Environmental Protection Agency’s “Endangerment Finding” was … Continue reading →

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Keep it in the ground … by blocking pipelines

Posted on July 25, 2018 by matt ohern

You can understand their frustration, as the steady stream of radical environmentalist successes during the Obama years has been replaced with endless setbacks. Oil, gas and coal leasing, permits and production have risen significantly. Big Green just lost its first … Continue reading →

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The Energy Debate Cloaked in Many Colors

Posted on July 25, 2018 by matt ohern

One of the most instructive Old Testament stories recounts the wisdom of Joseph in Egypt, after his interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams, predicting years of drought and famine. Around 1490 BC, Joseph was made Regent (chief administrator) and ordered grain stored … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes, Solar Panels and Construction Standards

Posted on June 27, 2018 by matt ohern

The 2017 hurricane season wrought immense destruction to the electricity grid across the West Indies, most visibly in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Barbuda. Not only did high winds knock down power lines, they tore away solar panels … Continue reading →

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Can’t Win for Losing

Posted on June 13, 2018 by matt ohern

If we continue to burn coal to generate electricity, we might destroy the Earth’s capacity to support life. If we switch to natural gas, then fracking might poison the water and set our faucets on fire. Biomass sounds good, but … Continue reading →

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