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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The New York Times has declared the first American climate refugees. The article, published on May 2, tells the story of families living in southeastern Louisiana… Read More
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The Senate will soon vote on a bipartisan energy bill. Introduced by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Ark., and Marie Cantwell, D-Wash., the Energy Modernization Act illustrates… Read More
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Secretary of State John Kerry will join leaders from around the world to sign the Paris Protocol global warming agreement this Friday at the United… Read More
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Here’s one set of energy companies: Peabody, Arch Coal, Patriot Coal, Alpha Natural Resources, James River Coal and Walter Energy. Here’s another: Solyndra, Abound Solar,… Read More
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Congratulations, portable air conditioner buyers and sellers. This product now qualifies for… government regulation! The Department of Energy (DOE) recently determined that portable air conditioners… Read More
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Christmas came early last year for green companies looking for Washington handouts after Congress passed legislation extending massive subsides for wind, solar, and other renewable… Read More
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President Obama has made a couple of about-faces when it comes to offshore drilling in the Atlantic. After coming under pressure from environmental activists, the… Read More
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In June of 2013, former science adviser to the Obama administration Daniel Schrag told the New York Times: The one thing the president really needs… Read More
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Some politicians and environmental activists have been quick to call for blanket bans on hydraulic fracturing under claims that the process is poisoning America’s drinking… Read More
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Do we need a national energy plan? Many politicians think so. In fact, the Senate is considering a massive new energy bill that’s more than… Read More
