Balancing Energy Independence and Stewardship

Chris Wright’s appointment by President-elect Trump signals a clear shift toward energy policies that favor traditional fossil fuel industries. Wright runs a Denver-based oilfield service company and is known for his skepticism regarding the extent of human impact on climate change. He doesn't outright deny climate change but questions how much of it is driven…

Climate Change and Conservative Values: A Response to the Debate on Emissions and American Policy

In the vice-presidential debate, J.D. Vance addressed the highly polarizing issue of climate change. When prompted, he cautiously acknowledged the scientific consensus that carbon emissions contribute to climate change, albeit in a way that suggested skepticism: "Let’s just say that’s true, just for the sake of argument, so we’re not arguing about weird science." While…