Today we’re going to take a look at a provision in the OBBBA that puts an early expiration date on federal tax credits for wind, solar, and battery storage projects, pushing them off Uncle Sam’s payroll years sooner than many in the industry expected. Under the old Inflation Reduction Act, these tax perks were set…
Drill, Baby, Drill or Stewardship First? A Look at the Public Lands Provision in the OBBBA
Tucked within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a particularly transformative set of provisions on natural resources. Chief among them is a bold expansion of oil drilling, gas extraction, mineral mining, and timber harvesting across millions of acres of public lands and offshore zones. This includes both previously accessible and newly reopened areas, such…
RFK Jr. at HHS: Trump’s Wild Card Pick and the Conservative Dilemma
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was always going to be a political lightning rod, but his Senate confirmation hearing turned into an all-out battle over science, ideology, and the soul of the conservative movement. The spectacle exposed deep political and philosophical divisions: Democrats, who have…
Trump’s Paris Agreement Exit – Independence or Isolation?
Once again, President Donald Trump has decided to pull the United States out of the Paris Agreement. This move, which he first executed during his initial term, has reignited a debate about America’s role on the global stage, the importance of environmental stewardship, and the fine balance between economic freedom and global responsibility. As an…
Wildfires, Responsibility, and the Call for Leadership Rooted in Stewardship
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles are a sobering reminder of California’s ongoing battle with natural disasters. The numbers are staggering: ten lives lost, 180,000 people evacuated, and iconic areas left in ruins. Financial damages are estimated at $57 billion, but the human and environmental toll is incalculable. Amid this crisis, President-elect Donald Trump criticized…
President Biden’s Offshore Drilling Ban: A Win or a Warning?
President Biden’s decision to halt new offshore drilling across 625 million acres of U.S. waters has sparked passionate debate, and rightly so. This sweeping executive order raises critical questions about the balance between environmental stewardship, energy independence, and economic stability. While this ban is framed as a climate victory, its broader implications deserve a closer…
Balancing Faith, Freedom, and Sustainability: A Christian Conservative’s Take on Delaware’s New Environmental Bills
Well, folks, it seems the Delaware Senate has been busy bees, buzzing about with a hive of environmental legislation. As an independent Christian conservative who believes in being good stewards of God's green Earth, let's take a gander at these bills, weighing their merits and potential pitfalls. Senate Bill 265: The Delaware Energy Solutions Act…
Breaking the Flood Cycle: Why Relocation and Resilience Are the Keys to Safer Communities
Rebuilding homes and infrastructure in flood-prone areas is like using duct tape to repair a dam—it’s a temporary and insufficient solution for a problem that demands a deeper fix. Each time we rebuild in these vulnerable locations, we pour vast amounts of money into a losing battle against nature, only to see it washed away…
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…
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