Heritage Foundation Leadership for America

Omnibus Lands Bill Restricts Energy Exploration

The Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2008 would result in a huge expansion in ownership of land in the United States. This would restrict access to energy and limit economic opportunity at a time when the nation should be increasing domestic supply.

The Global Response to a Terror-Generated Energy Crisis

In June 2008, The Heritage Foundation invited energy scholars and policy experts to participate in a computer simulation and gaming exercise assessing the economic effects of a global petroleum energy crisis. This exercise suggests reliance on market forces and coordinated security activities did much to help restore the confidence of markets and consumers.

EPA-Mandated CO2 Reductions Will Lower U.S. Industries' Return on Equity

The global warming policy debate is increasing the calls for reduction of carbon-dioxide and other greenhouse-gas emissions. The proposal to allow the EPA to broadly regulate emissions under the Clean Air Act will impose higher costs on U.S. industries, leading to slower economic growth and lower employment. This will cause decreased productivity of U.S. industries and lower returns on equity.

Washington Subsidies Not Necessary to Rebuild U.S. Nuclear Industry

The private sector has already begun to invest in the nuclear industry without federal government subsidies. Congress should take steps that promote industrial independence, not create dependency that is inherently incompatible with long-term business planning. The federal government should concentrate on establishing a regulatory environment that is conducive to commercial nuclear growth, overhauling the spent nuclear fuel management regime, and opening foreign markets.

Impact of CO2 Restrictions on Employment and Income: Green Jobs or Gone Jobs?

Those pushing restrictions on carbon dioxide have tried to repackage global-warming legislation as jobs bills. As appealing as the repackaging seems on the surface, the support for these claims collapses once it is examined.

Arctic security heats up

By many accounts, the sea ice that covers much of the earth’s Arctic region is melting. The size — that is, the extent — and thickness of the Arctic ice floes are diminishing, following a three-decade trend and brushing up against last year’s historic lows.

Slump at the Pump no Reason for Complacency

Seeing a sharp drop in gasoline prices -- over a dollar per gallon off summer highs -- is one rare piece of good news these days for consumers. But now is not the time to hit the brakes and rest easy, because Washington still needs to do some things to ensure more affordable pump prices.

California drilling

When it comes to energy, we're supposed to pick between a clean environment and affordable fuel. But what if we could have both?

Bringing Alaskan Energy To The White House Race

It’s understandable that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin emphasized energy issues during the vice-presidential debate. Her state is sitting on a lot of it — potentially 30 billion barrels.

Heat's rightly on for coastal drilling

Gasoline prices have dropped a little since hitting $4 a gallon, but America’s total energy bill is going to increase as we enter the home heating season.

Conservative Victory on Energy

Under the command of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congress rarely produces a decisive victory for the American people and the conservative movement. It did last week.