Cap-And-Trade Proposals Harm Economy, Poor
Cap-and-trade proposals under consideration in Congress would harm the U.S. economy, disproportionately hurt the poor and fail to produce promised environmental benefits, according to a brief analysis released today by the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
Posted: 05/14/2008 | News
NCPA: Government Response To High Fuel Prices Inadequate
United States policy should focus on increasing the supply of oil and gas, according to the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
Posted: 04/23/2008 | News
Wetlands Protection Debate Likely To Be Heated
Debate on expanding and preserving wetlands protections in the Clean Water Act is heating up on Capitol Hill. At issue is whether Congress should adopt legislation that expands the definition of “navigable waters” in the 1972 Clean Air Act to include “waters of the United States, including territorial seas.” Wetlands protection bills now before both Houses of Congress would expand the wording.
Posted: 04/16/2008 | News
Brazil Not The Best Model For U.S. Energy Independence
U.S. policy makers should make oil production a priority, according to a brief analysis released today by the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA). Advocates of Brazil’s energy policies often cite Brazil’s increased ethanol use as a reason for its recent independence from foreign energy.
Posted: 04/08/2008 | News
EPA Regulations Could Bankrupt U.S. Cities, Cost Millions
The EPA has suggested lowering the standard from 80 part per billion (PPB) to 70 to 75 ppb, which will put most regions of the country in violation. Cities and counties could well bankrupt themselves trying to meet it with little or no improvement in human health.
Posted: 03/13/2008 | News