As those who write frequently on climate policy issues, we are often asked, “What will decarbonization cost?”. Decarbonization is the term used to refer to effectively eliminate emissions of greenhouse gases, usually measured in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent, allegedly to stop human-caused global warming. In practical terms, that means ending use of hydrocarbons (oil, natural […]
https://pricklypear.news/wp-content/uploads/iStock-1271641693-scaled.jpg14452560Robert Lyman and Dr. Jay Lehrhttps://pricklypear.news/wp-content/uploads/logo_2023.pngRobert Lyman and Dr. Jay Lehr2022-08-29 02:05:572022-08-28 10:06:09What Would Global Decarbonization Actually Cost?
Grace Hopper, a pioneering computer scientist, and Navy rear admiral once said, “One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions,” which extended W. Edward Deming’s “Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.” But rather than relying on accurate measurements, as Thomas Sowell put it in Discrimination and Disparities, public policy is often hamstrung by “overlooking simple […]
https://pricklypear.news/wp-content/uploads/manipulatingdata-800x508-1.jpg508800Gary M. Galleshttps://pricklypear.news/wp-content/uploads/logo_2023.pngGary M. Galles2022-08-27 01:50:182022-08-26 08:44:56An Infrared Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Those at the top of the public sector are doing well while Tucson stays mired in poverty. The City of Tucson and the surrounding Pima County have a lot of poverty. The city’s poverty rate of 20.79% is near twice the national average, and the county’s poverty rate of 15.94% is about 1.5 times […]
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The passion of the green movement has captured the world’s attention with its incessant demands for solutions to taper carbon emissions. Unfortunately, these appeals are rarely questioned due to the clout of environmental activists. We are automatically expected to endorse the assumptions of climate activists or be accused of science denialism. But closer introspection exposes the unscientific approach […]
Editors’ Note: Although the November 8th election here in Arizona will be focused on economic issues and our southern border invasion, the Inflation Reduction Act should be a central issue for the Senate race between Blake Masters (R) and incumbent Mark Kelly (D). Similarly, incumbent Kyrsten Sinema (D) will attempt to remain in her Senate seat […]
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Editors’ Note: Thomas Patterson’s excellent review of the deceptive and punishing Inflation Reduction Act ends with a statement about Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. He is accurately labeled as the 51st vote for the Inflation Reduction Act causing incalculable damage to Americans’ economic well-being and liberty and should be a major focus of the November 8th election. […]
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Supporters of the Inflation Reduction Act are touting it as a game-changer on climate politics. New York Times columnist Paul Krugman – who may be a bit given to hyperbole where partisan politics is involved – has even suggested the Democrats may have just saved civilization itself. Conversely, some leftist critics of the bill argue it will do little to combat […]
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Editors’ Note: While the “heat island” effect has been known for some time, if the country is about to embark on a costly socialist-driven program to “control climate change”, we had better have our facts correct. The implication of this article though is very serious. The data upon which we are basing many of our […]
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Editors Note: The following is an excellent analysis of this atrocious piece of legislation. While the “devil is in the details”, we cannot forget that our own Senator, Krysten Sinema, and Joe Manchin are the two people that previously held the line against Build Back Better, only to cave on a slightly less expensive version. […]
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The Inflation Reduction Act raises taxes on the middle class and will sabotage the country’s power grid by making green energy unavoidable. Democrats and their leftist allies are celebrating the U.S. Senate’s passage of the misnamed “Inflation Reduction Act.” Subject to a vote out of the Rules Committee mid-week, it’s expected that H.R. 5376 will […]
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What Would Global Decarbonization Actually Cost?
/in Culture War, Economy, Environment, Featured, Politics/by Robert Lyman and Dr. Jay LehrAs those who write frequently on climate policy issues, we are often asked, “What will decarbonization cost?”. Decarbonization is the term used to refer to effectively eliminate emissions of greenhouse gases, usually measured in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent, allegedly to stop human-caused global warming. In practical terms, that means ending use of hydrocarbons (oil, natural […]
An Infrared Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
/in Economy, Environment, Featured, Politics/by Gary M. GallesGrace Hopper, a pioneering computer scientist, and Navy rear admiral once said, “One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions,” which extended W. Edward Deming’s “Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.” But rather than relying on accurate measurements, as Thomas Sowell put it in Discrimination and Disparities, public policy is often hamstrung by “overlooking simple […]
Tucson’s Privileged Public Sector
/in Arizona News, Culture War, Economy, Education, Environment, Politics/by Craig J. CantoniThose at the top of the public sector are doing well while Tucson stays mired in poverty. The City of Tucson and the surrounding Pima County have a lot of poverty. The city’s poverty rate of 20.79% is near twice the national average, and the county’s poverty rate of 15.94% is about 1.5 times […]
Rethinking Climate Change: Are the Apocalyptic Models Wrong?
/in Culture War, Economy, Education, Environment, Politics/by Lipton MatthewsThe passion of the green movement has captured the world’s attention with its incessant demands for solutions to taper carbon emissions. Unfortunately, these appeals are rarely questioned due to the clout of environmental activists. We are automatically expected to endorse the assumptions of climate activists or be accused of science denialism. But closer introspection exposes the unscientific approach […]
Energy Shortage and Mineral Dependence
/in Economy, Environment, Featured, Liberty, National Security, Politics/by Neland NobelEditors’ Note: Although the November 8th election here in Arizona will be focused on economic issues and our southern border invasion, the Inflation Reduction Act should be a central issue for the Senate race between Blake Masters (R) and incumbent Mark Kelly (D). Similarly, incumbent Kyrsten Sinema (D) will attempt to remain in her Senate seat […]
Time to Deal With Politicians Who Keep Bringing Us Massive Needless Spending Bills.
/in Arizona News, Economy, Environment, Liberty, Midterms 2022, Politics/by Thomas C. PattersonEditors’ Note: Thomas Patterson’s excellent review of the deceptive and punishing Inflation Reduction Act ends with a statement about Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. He is accurately labeled as the 51st vote for the Inflation Reduction Act causing incalculable damage to Americans’ economic well-being and liberty and should be a major focus of the November 8th election. […]
Is the Inflation Reduction Act Really a Climate Policy Game-Changer?
/in Environment, Featured, Midterms 2022, National Security, Politics/by James E. HanleySupporters of the Inflation Reduction Act are touting it as a game-changer on climate politics. New York Times columnist Paul Krugman – who may be a bit given to hyperbole where partisan politics is involved – has even suggested the Democrats may have just saved civilization itself. Conversely, some leftist critics of the bill argue it will do little to combat […]
Media Advisory: 96% 0f U.S. Climate Data is Corrupted
/in Culture War, Environment, Featured, Politics/by Anthony Watts, H. Sterling Burnett, James Taylor, Jim LakelyEditors’ Note: While the “heat island” effect has been known for some time, if the country is about to embark on a costly socialist-driven program to “control climate change”, we had better have our facts correct. The implication of this article though is very serious. The data upon which we are basing many of our […]
The “Inflation Reduction Act” Will Do Almost Nothing That Joe Manchin Says It Will
/in Economy, Environment, Featured, Liberty, Midterms 2022, National Security, Politics/by James D. AgrestiEditors Note: The following is an excellent analysis of this atrocious piece of legislation. While the “devil is in the details”, we cannot forget that our own Senator, Krysten Sinema, and Joe Manchin are the two people that previously held the line against Build Back Better, only to cave on a slightly less expensive version. […]
Democrats’ Green Energy ‘Transition’ Costs You Way More And Gives You Way Less
/in Culture War, Economy, Environment, Featured, Liberty, Midterms 2022, National Security, Politics/by Chuck DevoreThe Inflation Reduction Act raises taxes on the middle class and will sabotage the country’s power grid by making green energy unavoidable. Democrats and their leftist allies are celebrating the U.S. Senate’s passage of the misnamed “Inflation Reduction Act.” Subject to a vote out of the Rules Committee mid-week, it’s expected that H.R. 5376 will […]