Nicolas Loris, an economist, focuses on energy, environmental and regulatory issues as the Herbert and Joyce Morgan fellow at The Heritage Foundation. Read his research.
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Is man-made global warming to blame for the heavy rainfall and flooding in Louisiana? Former Vice President Al Gore sure thinks so. And The New… Read More
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“Keep it in the ground.” That mantra of the Greens encapsulates the restrictive energy policies imposed by the Obama administration. But there’s a better approach:… Read More
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Amid the summer heat, American households are thankful for affordable, reliable air conditioning. But the Obama administration’s war on coal is going to drive up… Read More
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In the latest bout of political theater, 19 congressional Democrats took the stage of the Senate floor Tuesday to attack free-market organizations for allegedly spinning… Read More
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Since Congress lifted the long-standing ban on crude oil exports, U.S. companies are taking advantage and Americans are reaping the benefits. This example shows how… Read More
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The fate of the European Union’s global warming commitments negotiated as part of the Paris Protocol may be in jeopardy as result of Brexit. The… Read More
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A task force of House Republicans on Tuesday released an agenda for regulatory reform, the latest in a series of policy documents designed, according to… Read More
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(Moderate spoilers involved.) Is winter actually never coming again? A new Vox video portrays a theory that the hit fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” is… Read More
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Innovation is a wonderful thing but can also serve as a reminder of just how good we have it. Take the journey of the solar-powered… Read More
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The federal government has wasted billions on energy projects promising to usher in a new energy future. All Washington can do is play favorites when… Read More
