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Our Green Economy is ‘Made in China’
· CommentsHave you ever heard of neodymium? Neither had I, until I read an article in The Atlantic by Lisa Margonelli (“Clean Energy’s Dirty Little Secret“). Neodymium is a “rare earth element” that is a critical component in making lightweight, affordable permanent magnets. According to a U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet written by Gordon B. Haxel, James B. Hedrick, and Greta J. Orris, “Small, lightweight, high-strength REE [rare… Continue reading
The Road to Cap-and-Trade
· CommentsCap-and-trade is a key component of President Obama’s proposed budget, and although Congress is currently reviewing the budget, steps are being taken that make cap-and-trade almost inevitable. Earlier this week, news came out that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sent the White House a proposed finding that carbon dioxide is a danger to public health. If this finding is approved by the White House Office of Management and Budget… Continue reading
