In 2018, Center of the American Experiment released a report evaluating how environmentally responsible mining would boost Minnesota’s economy. With the help of economist John Phelan and Debra Struhsacker, a…
I don’t know how anyone could’ve adequately followed all the energy and environmental news that happened this year without spending 40 hours a week on the subject (and even that…
Today marks the beginning of the United Nations’ 29th Conference of the Parties, or COP29. Look forward to two weeks of international handwringing about the U.S. election results. COP29 is…
This piece was originally published at Independent Women’s Forum on May 13, 2024. Read more here: https://www.iwf.org/2024/05/13/jpmorgan-report-carbon-free-energy-transition-needs-reality-check/ A recent report from JPMorgan Chase warns that moving away from fossil fuels…
Minnesota gas prices are only five cents away from hitting new all-time highs. According to AAA, the average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline is $4.22, with prices exceeding…
Since Minnesota seems to adopt only the worst ideas from California, it pays to monitor events on the left coast. After the infamous sacking of the local Louis Vuitton store,…
The following article was written by Michael Shellenberger at Substack. Shareholder divestment campaigns caused oil and gas shortages, a return to coal, and higher emissions. Over the last decade, climate…
Heartland’s Donald Kendal, and Justin Haskins are joined by Jim Lakely in episode #192 of the In The Tank Podcast. This weekly podcast features (as always) interviews, debates, and roundtable discussions…
The supply of and demand for middle-skill workers has created a mismatch in our labor market. The “skills gap” is real, and employers are coming up with their own solutions…
Minnesota is one of the top states in the nation for good jobs that don’t require a four-year degree. That’s the finding of a new report from Georgetown University’s Center…