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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When federal bureaucrats drive up costs for American families and businesses through heavy-handed regulation, it shouldn’t be too much to ask for a solid scientific… Read More
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President Obama has announced what he calls “an historic agreement” in a climate change deal with China. In his commitment to reduce carbon emissions 26… Read More
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If you’re a taxpayer, here’s a story that should really make your blood boil. Ivanpah, a solar plant in California, received a $1.6 billion loan… Read More
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Conservatives tend to champion state and local government over big federal government. But that doesn’t always mean state and local governments protect American freedoms. Such… Read More
EnergyCommentary
The federal government just fined Kia and Hyundai motors $100 million dollars. Was the culprit: A.) Sudden acceleration of vehicles. B.) Excess dirty pollutants spewing… Read More
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Domestic mining is a key cog in the American economy. According to a recent report commissioned by the National Mining Association (NMA), it could be… Read More
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As world leaders remain locked in on the threat of ISIS, the U.S. Department of Defense laid out its plan to fight a different battle:… Read More
EnergyCommentary
One of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers let loose a bit of truth and self-admission to the Financial Times: We still need help, and… Read More
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Surprise, surprise: Companies aren’t lining up to become the next Solyndra. Imagine that. The Wall Street Journal reports that companies are hesitating to take loan… Read More
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Senators John Thune (R–SD) and Amy Klobuchar (D–MN) are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct an economic analysis of how domestic railcar… Read More
