A History of Government Regulations Imposed on the Mining Industry
Mining companies have been subjected to many new regulations and legislation over the decades. Since the late 19th century, a range of new laws to regulate mining have been passed at state and federal levels. While some were essential, others placed a huge burden on mining operations. Safety Legisla
What is Global Warming and What Does It Mean to Our Future?
What is the Definition of Global Warming; what does It Mean for Our Future; what We Can Do about It; and Is there Still Time? Global warming is one of those words that everyone knows, everyone understands the basic definition of, but very few people understand in any detail. Global warming is both a
Pros and Cons of Every Energy
Which Energies are Most Productive, Environmentally Friendly, and Sustainable There are pros and cons to every energy source, pros, and cons by which we judge the value of an energy source. Some energies produce more power than others. Some energy types pollute less than others. Some energy sources
How Much Oil Have We Used? What’s Left? Where Is It? Who is using It?
In the 1970s a massive energy crisis in the United States — and around the world for that matter — had people thinking that since there was no gasoline at the pumps, that must mean there was no oil left for which to drill. But according to Richard J Barnett and Ronald E Muller of […]
Life Cycle of Fossil Fuels
Methane “Natural” Gas Biggest Pollutant During Life Cycle of Every Fossil Fuel The effects of fossil fuel pollutants on the environment — the atmosphere in particular — are of such focus in the media and the minds of individuals interested fades to the background. While the price does not re
Carbon Footprint of Fossil Fuels: Understanding Fossil Fuels’ Lifecycles
It is irresponsibly naive — ignorant in fact — to argue a fuel is “clean” just because its combustion emissions are lower than those of another fuel type. It is equally ill-informed to argue a fossil fuel — or any fuel for that matter — is “dirty” based solely on its type or sum of [
Fuel Oil Pros and Cons: The Cheaper Environmentally Friendly Choice
In the Eastern United States, heating oil is the most common means of heating both residential homes and industrial complexes/buildings with a furnace or boiler. In many of the states in and surrounding the Appalachian Mountains, coal is the most common choice. In the Western United States, natural
Could 2017 GOP Tax Bill — That Would End Electric Vehicle Tax Credits — Help Environment?
Republicans and Environmentalists alike Question Carbon Footprint of Electric Cars The Grand Old Party (GOP) is planning to eliminate one of the nation’s largest electric vehicle subsidies. The effect the cut will have on the electric car industry is clear. But, the reason why the GOP is making
Electric Cars are Coal Burners
What is the Real Carbon Footprint Left by Electric Cars? Around the world, there is an electric car revolution occurring. Chevy, Toyota, Nissan, GM, Volkswagen, Renault, BMW, BYRD, and at least 20 other car manufacturers produce electric cars. Environmental activists, car manufacturers, and governme
The Truth You Want To Know About California’s Liberal Ideology
California’s “Liberal” Governing Class Proposes Denying Employment to and Confiscating Pensions of Those Not Willing to Fall in Line A state that ballyhoos its superiority with inclusion rhetoric, California seems adamant to punish those — the working class, especially those in t