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Recent Research and Commentary

The Facts Behind EPA's Greenhouse Gas Regulations

April 3, 2012, 5:35pm

Adam Peshek

Americans Remain Supportive of Natural Gas

March 23, 2012, 12:21pm

Adam Peshek

Oil and Gas Production Up, But Don't Thank the Feds

February 28, 2012, 3:54pm

Adam Peshek

Poll Finds Americans Want Keystone Pipeline

February 24, 2012, 9:59am

Adam Peshek

Rick Perry Makes a Good Plan Sound Bad

The Texas governor's energy pitch strikes all the wrong notes.

October 25, 2011

Shikha Dalmia

The biggest problem with the energy plan that Rick Perry released recently is Rick Perry himself. Like a desperate used-car salesman, he is making such outlandish claims for it that his customers might walk out before taking a good look.

That, however, would be a pity, because the plan is actually better than any proposed by any president in recent memory.

The High Cost of Low Fuel Bills

New efficiency standards for cars may cost lives

August 11, 2011

John Stossel

President Obama has declared that auto companies' fleets must average 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025, almost double the current 27.5. Standing at his side when he made the announcement were executives from the Big Three automakers. They're happy to agree to stupid rules, since they are now dependent on government favors. Obama said that under his new rule, "everyone wins. Consumers pay less for fuel, the economy as a whole runs more efficiently." John Stossel begs to differ.

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