William F. Shughart II

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  • Power lines are seen near the property of Lance Martin, who is opposed to commercial solar farms, in New Bloomfield, Missouri, on March 15, 2023. – The US electricity grid generates 60 percent of its power from fossil fuels. The administration of US President Joe Biden is trying to turn the tide toward renewable energy. But grassroots protests against solar projects in many corners of the US “will significantly delay America’s commitment toward getting to net zero,” said Jungwoo Chun, a lecturer on climate and sustainability at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)Commentary

    Unrealistic plans to crack down on U.S. power plant emissions won’t work. We’ve been down this road before–and so have others

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  • A plastic straw is seen in a Starbucks drink in Miami, Florida.Commentary

    How Banning Plastic Straws Could Make Pollution Even Worse

    By Camille Harmer and William F. Shughart II