Category Archives: Environment

Imaginary Benefits, Extensive Harm

EPA mercury rules for electricity generating units are based on false science and economics. The Environmental Protection Agency clams its “final proposed” Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rules will eliminate toxic pollution from electrical generating units, bring up to $140 … Continue reading

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EPA and its Arrogance

By: Dr. David Schnare In 1874, Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) wrote: “The military engineers of the Commission have taken upon their shoulders the job of making the Mississippi over again – a job transcended in size by only the original … Continue reading

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EPA Seeks Private CAFO Data

(Editor’s note: Gary Baise is a Virginia resident and noted environmental attorney. He was Chief of Staff for the first EPA Administrator.) The Environmental Protection Agency claims that 29 states have “…specifically identified animal feeding operations as contributing to water quality … Continue reading

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Climate Change Crisis – Fraud or Reality?

(Many current Virginia state government officials are skeptical of the climate change crisis rhetoric. Many local governments have bought into the climate change crisis.  This article by a Virginian brings some important issues to the forefront of this discussion.) In … Continue reading

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Court Curbs Endangered Species Act Authority

The day before Thanksgiving provided a little joy for American farmers. The cause for celebration is that a U.S. District Court in Arizona reversed a September 27, 2011 decision regarding consultation requirements under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) involving pesticides. … Continue reading

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