America’s biofuel boondoggle made little sense when gas prices were high enough to somewhat support ethanol producers. Now the policy looks downright farcical.
Scientists are coming out in droves in favor of genetically modified organisms. This week, a prominent British research council and a group of leading plant scientists both advocated for smarter policymaking more favorable to GM research.
Germany’s energy ministry refuted a report that it plans to phase out coal consumption, remarking that “exiting nuclear and coal-fired power generation at the same time would not be possible.” So much for the country’s green energy revolution.
In a sharp editorial, the Financial Times outlines some of the fundamental inconsistencies with Germany’s clean energy transition—most notably Merkel’s decision to phase out nuclear power, an effectively zero-carbon energy source.
Beijing is launching a high-profile campaign to combat misinformation about genetically modified foods. Its success or failure could have enormous implications for China’s food security.
Germany’s grand energy transition was like something out of an environmentalist’s dream at the outset, but initial enthusiasm for the growth of renewable energy has given way to the harsher realities of a country more reliant on coal than ever.
This weekend’s march in New York City was presumably meant to show support for policies aimed at addressing climate change. Why, then, did so many protestors hoist anti-fracking signs?
Germany’s green energy transition has hurt its economy and its ability to compete in the global market, all while actually increasing emissions. It’s time to take stock of what we’ve learned from this policy experiment.
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