Heritage Foundation Leadership for America

Poznan Conference: America Should Take Notice as Europe Backs Away from Costly Global Warming Measures

A global warming conference is currently underway in Poznan, Poland, with representatives from 190 countries debating a new treaty to succeed the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. In these uncertain economic times, the last thing America and the world needs is to extend Kyoto’s flawed approach.

Making Domestic Energy Affordable: A Memo to President-elect Obama

President-elect Obama, throughout the campaign, you pledged to find ways to provide relief for the rising energy prices that affect millions of American households and businesses. This was a leading issue for voters, especially during the summer when gasoline exceeded $4.00 a gallon.

The True Costs of EPA Global Warming Regulation

The EPA's Clean Air Act is ill suited to address global warming, which would almost certainly unleash a costly and impractical regulatory scheme that would ensnare all manner of vehicles as well as a million or more businesses, buildings, and farms. Heritage's economic analysis estimates a nearly $7 trillion cumulative decline in GDP by 2029 from such regulations, and up to 3 million lost manufacturing jobs.

Omnibus Lands Bill Restricts Energy Exploration

The Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2008 would result in a huge expansion in ownership of land in the United States. This would restrict access to energy and limit economic opportunity at a time when the nation should be increasing domestic supply.

The Global Response to a Terror-Generated Energy Crisis

In June 2008, The Heritage Foundation invited energy scholars and policy experts to participate in a computer simulation and gaming exercise assessing the economic effects of a global petroleum energy crisis. This exercise suggests reliance on market forces and coordinated security activities did much to help restore the confidence of markets and consumers.

Nuclear Industry Growing Without Federal Handouts

Seems like the only way to get a business going (or keep it going) today is to get help from Washington. That is, unless you're in the nuclear business. While other industries are begging for taxpayer dollars, the nuclear industry is expanding at an impressive pace — without federal subsidies.

Arctic security heats up

By many accounts, the sea ice that covers much of the earth’s Arctic region is melting. The size — that is, the extent — and thickness of the Arctic ice floes are diminishing, following a three-decade trend and brushing up against last year’s historic lows.

Slump at the Pump no Reason for Complacency

Seeing a sharp drop in gasoline prices -- over a dollar per gallon off summer highs -- is one rare piece of good news these days for consumers. But now is not the time to hit the brakes and rest easy, because Washington still needs to do some things to ensure more affordable pump prices.

Hot air about wind power

The visuals are terrific. Imagine the Empire State Building with a windmill on top rather than King Kong. That's how the New York Post depicted Mayor Michael Bloomberg's latest idea. Another illustrator adorned the Brooklyn Bridge with windmills atop its towers.

California drilling

When it comes to energy, we're supposed to pick between a clean environment and affordable fuel. But what if we could have both?

Bringing Alaskan Energy To The White House Race

It’s understandable that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin emphasized energy issues during the vice-presidential debate. Her state is sitting on a lot of it — potentially 30 billion barrels.