Economic Freedom is the Foundation for Innovation and Efficiency
Introduction Political candidates don’t talk like this very much anymore: In his Earth Day speech in 1992, then-presidential candidate President Bill Clinton said, “I believe it is time for a new era in environmental protection, which uses the market to help us get our environment back on track—to recognize that Adam Smith’s invisible hand can […]
TESTIMONY: The Importance of Domestic Energy Production to Conservation and Energy Security Efforts
The following is an excerpt from Nick Loris’ testimony before the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands of the House Natural Resources Committee on April 28th, 2022: My name is Nick Loris, and I am the Vice President of Public Policy at the Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions (C3 Solutions). Thank you for […]
TESTIMONY: America’s Natural Solutions: The Climate Benefits of Investing in Healthy Ecosystems
The following is an excerpt from Nick Loris’ testimony to the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on April 1, 2022. My name is Nick Loris, and I am the Vice President of Public Policy at the Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions (C3 Solutions). Thank you for this opportunity to appear before the select […]
TESTIMONY: What More Public Lands Leasing Means for Achieving U.S. Climate Targets
The following is an excerpt from Nick Loris’ testimony before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the Committee on Natural Resources on December 2, 2021: My name is Nick Loris, and I am the Vice President of Public Policy at the Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions (C3 Solutions). Thank you for this […]
Getting to Know America’s Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration (ARCs) Act
Key Takeaways Natural climate solutions are important to reducing the risks of climate change, but their efforts are often hamstrung by regulatory and funding challenges. The America’s Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration (ARCs) Act makes key investments into revegetation efforts, forest management practices, and research activities. While key funding is needed to accelerate conservation and forest […]
Free Economies are Clean Economies
Introduction Political candidates don’t talk like this very much anymore: In his Earth Day speech in 1992, then-presidential candidate President Bill Clinton said, “I believe it is time for a new era in environmental protection, which uses the market to help us get our environment back on track—to recognize that Adam Smith’s invisible hand can […]
Free Economies are Clean Economies 2021
Introduction Political candidates don’t talk like this very much anymore: In his Earth Day speech in 1992, then-presidential candidate President Bill Clinton said, “I believe it is time for a new era in environmental protection, which uses the market to help us get our environment back on track—to recognize that Adam Smith’s invisible hand can […]
Opportunities to Reduce Taxpayer Burdens from Hurricanes and Storm-Related Flooding
Executive Summary: National Flood Insurance Program The value of property at risk from extreme weather events, particularly on coastal lands, is rising. The current annual economic impact from hurricanes and storm-related flooding is $54 billion, $17 billion of which are direct costs to the federal government. The costs of these disasters is anticipated to rise […]