ConservAmerica https://conservamerica.org/ Conservation is Conservative Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:23:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://conservamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/favicon-150x150.jpg ConservAmerica https://conservamerica.org/ 32 32 Plastic Powers American Prosperity https://conservamerica.org/plastic-powers-american-prosperity/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:23:17 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2981 Plastics are often viewed as a symbol of waste. But the truth is the opposite: they are one of the materials that have made modernity possible. If you were to remove every plastic object from your surroundings, modern life would vanish in an instant. The IV tube that delivers medicine. The circuit boards that power […]

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]]> Commentary: America must power AI with speed and discipline — or China will dominate https://conservamerica.org/commentary-america-must-power-ai-with-speed-and-discipline-or-china-will-dominate/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:08:15 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2902 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer and ConservAmerica counsel Brent Fewell appeared on Fox News on March 3, 2026: Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the global economy, strengthening national security and redefining geopolitical competition. The hyperscale data centers that power AI are becoming as foundational to this century as railroads and interstate highways were […]

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]]> Proposed Big Bend National Park Expansion Embodies the Conservation of the Future https://conservamerica.org/proposed-big-bend-national-park-expansion-embodies-the-conservation-of-the-future/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:42:11 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2894 This blog post is by ConservAmerica Policy Advisor Dan Mahoney: Since its founding in 1944, Big Bend National Park has represented some of the best of American conservation — a place where rugged beauty and thoughtful stewardship meet the spirit of the old frontier.  Today, Congress has a rare opportunity to honor that legacy in […]

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]]> Trump voters support solar https://conservamerica.org/trump-voters-support-solar/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:48:43 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2897 Trump voters overwhelmingly support solar as a key to meeting energy demand, according to recent polling shared by President Trump’s former advisor KellyAnne Conway. In five key red states, more than 8 in 10 voters support using solar to strengthen America’s energy supply, including a striking 75% of Trump voters. The majority of those polled […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Signs Permitting Reform Coalition Letter https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-signs-permitting-reform-coalition-letter/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:39:07 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2891 ConservAmerica joined with 600+ organizations, led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in signing a coalition letter urging the U.S. Senate to build on the House of Representatives’ progress and pass bipartisan, comprehensive permitting reform. This letter underscores the shared recognition that modernizing federal permitting is essential to building, investing, and strengthening our communities and […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Applauds “Make America Beautiful Again” Strategy https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-applauds-make-america-beautiful-again-strategy/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:35:04 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2887 WASHINGTON, DC — ConservAmerica, a leading voice for conservative environmental stewardship, is proud to support the Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) strategy launched by the Make America Beautiful Again commission. This framework, recently unveiled by the U.S. Department of the Interior, outlines a long-term conservation vision that balances economic opportunity with responsible stewardship of our […]

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]]> Webinar Replay: Celebrating America’s 250 Years – Behind the Scenes at the Theodore Roosevelt Library https://conservamerica.org/webinar-replay-celebrating-americas-250-years-behind-the-scenes-at-the-theodore-roosevelt-library/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:03:46 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2881 Teddy Roosevelt’s story is finally getting a permanent home in western North Dakota, where a new presidential library and museum is currently being built. The nearly 100,000-foot facility site is being built to overlook the lands he once roamed as a young rancher. The project is uniting historians and communities in hopes of creating a […]

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]]> Powering America: Reforming the ESA to Recover Species and Build Infrastructure https://conservamerica.org/powering-america-reforming-the-esa-to-recover-species-and-build-infrastructure/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:11:26 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2874 Washington, DC – ConservAmerica is pleased to announce the release of its latest report Powering America: Reforming the ESA to Recover Species and Build Infrastructure. This report offers a comprehensive analysis of project litigation from 2005-2025 for 17 major fossil fuel projects with at least $500 million in capital investment, over two-thirds of which were subject […]

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]]> Commentary: Build Power at the Pace of Innovation – Let the Markets Lead https://conservamerica.org/commentary-build-power-at-the-pace-of-innovation-let-the-markets-lead/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:11:51 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2877 The following opinion piece by ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer appeared in Real Clear Markets on January 26, 2026: Over the past several years, Americans have watched the cost of everyday life climb faster than their paychecks. Since 2020, overall consumer prices have risen by roughly 25%, while household electricity prices have increased even faster, especially in certain […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Applauds U.S. House Passage of H.R. 4776 https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-applauds-u-s-house-passage-of-h-r-4776/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:50:13 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2866 Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House passed H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act. The SPEED Act seeks to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to help streamline the permitting process and return the law to its intended purpose. This bill was introduced by Roosevelt Conservation Caucus member and […]

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]]> Blog: U.S. House Moves on Permitting Reform https://conservamerica.org/blog-u-s-house-moves-on-permitting-reform/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:41:27 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2861 America’s ability to build depends on permitting. Energy projects, water infrastructure, transmission lines, and core public works all hinge on an effective permitting process. Not the abstract, political version, but the real-world process that determines whether a project moves in months or stalls for years.  This month, the U.S. House is moving several permitting reform […]

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]]> Commentary: Don’t Undercut the Case for Energy Abundance https://conservamerica.org/commentary-dont-undercut-the-case-for-energy-abundance/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:06:25 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2855 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica fellow Alina Voss was published in C3 Magazine on December 9. 2025: The bulk of the Trump administration’s pushback against renewable energy projects has been on environmental grounds. Focusing chiefly on topics such as marine life, wind patterns, ocean currents, and whale migration, the arguments against offshore wind rarely address […]

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]]> Commentary: Our delegation wears Teddy Roosevelt’s conservation mantle best https://conservamerica.org/commentary/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:03:22 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2858 The following opinion piece from ConservAmerica Senior Fellow Rob Sisson appeared in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on December 5, 2025:   This year’s elk season opener found me tagging along with Randy Newberg and Ted Roosevelt IV in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains. Ted, who is beginning his 83rd trip around the sun this […]

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]]> Commentary: China’s Chokehold On Rare Earths Is A Wakeup Call https://conservamerica.org/commentary-chinas-chokehold-on-rare-earths-is-a-wakeup-call/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:15:07 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2727 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica fellow Alina Voss appeared in the Daily Caller News Foundation on October 20, 2025: China’s latest move should serve as a wake-up call. As President Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for their first face-to-face meeting in nearly a year, China has just announced it will exercise greater control over rare […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Announces White Paper: An Exploration of Policy Tools to Address Abandoned Mines https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-announces-white-paper-an-exploration-of-policy-tools-to-address-abandoned-mines/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:06:45 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2718 Washington, DC – ConservAmerica is pleased to announce the release of its latest paper entitled An Exploration of Policy Tools to Address Abandoned Mines. This paper was authored by ConservAmerica Director of Government Affairs, Jason Solomon, and published in partnership with RESOLVE and Regeneration. This white paper explores how the Good Samaritan model—by establishing a safe, well-regulated framework for […]

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]]> Commentary: The danger of Louisiana’s attacks on domestic energy production https://conservamerica.org/commentary-the-danger-of-louisianas-attacks-on-domestic-energy-production/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:10:35 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2721 The following opinion piece by ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer, appeared in The Hill on October 4, 2025 In a Supreme Court docket stuffed with blockbuster cases, it has been easy to miss the news about a dispute with a puzzling line-up of litigants: a deep-red, energy-rich state — Louisiana —  suing the very energy producers […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Submits Letter of Support for SPEED Act https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-submits-letter-of-support-for-speed-act/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:20:29 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2701 ConservAmerica submitted a letter of support to the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee in support H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act. The SPEED Act seeks to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to help streamline the permitting process and return the law to its intended purpose. This bill was […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Presents Private Lands and Wildlife Corridors Conference https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-presents-private-lands-and-wildlife-corridors-conference/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:56:04 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2706 On August 28th, ConservAmerica brought our conservation partners together at the Private Lands and Wildlife Corridors Ideas Conference in Livingston, Montana. With vacation season winding down and elk starting their annual migration from nearby Yellowstone National Park, the timing and location were opportune for collaborative learning, recognizing accomplishments, and strategizing future joint endeavors to bridge […]

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]]> Commentary: Congress must pass the America the Beautiful Act in 2025 https://conservamerica.org/commentary-congress-must-pass-the-america-the-beautiful-act-in-2025/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:57:28 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2697 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica fellow Dan Mahoney appeared in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on September 5, 2025: America’s public lands, and its national parks in particular, are in urgent need of reinvestment. These lands support our country’s $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy, but they are suffering from a growing deferred maintenance backlog. The estimated […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Holds Conference Focused on Private Lands and Wildlife Corridors https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-holds-conference-focused-on-private-lands-and-wildlife-corridors/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:11:38 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2687 Washington, DC – ConservAmerica hosted a full day conference on Private Lands and Wildlife Corridors: Best Ideas and Best Practices in Livingston, Montana this week. The one-day conference brought together conservation professionals, policy makers and experts, and community leaders to discuss how privately held lands play a critical role in maintaining wildlife movement and ecological connectivity. Leading […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Joins Working Group on U.S. Nuclear Energy Dominance to Release Report https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-joins-working-group-on-u-s-nuclear-energy-dominance-to-release-report/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:15:23 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2680 After decades of stagnation, America’s nuclear industry is winning bipartisan support from Congress and from the Trump administration. We recently joined the Working Group on U.S. Nuclear Energy Dominance to release the following report: https://innovationreform.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-05-Nuclear-energy.pdf

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]]> Commentary: 50 years with the Lower Snake River Dams is worth celebrating https://conservamerica.org/commentary-50-years-with-the-lower-snake-river-dams-is-worth-celebrating/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:44:56 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2677 The following opinion piece from ConservAmerica Board Member Todd Myers appeared in the Tri-City Herald on August 13, 2025: It has been fifty years since the four dams on the Lower Snake River were completed. Originally built to provide transportation, they now create the equivalent of 75 percent of all wind and solar power in […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Sends Letter to Treasury https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-sends-letter-to-treasury/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:40:53 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2673 Washington, DC – ConservAmerica sent a letter to Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Ken Kies yesterday, in support of a predictable and fair tax code, as the Department of Treasury works to implement President Trump’s recent Executive Order (EO), entitled Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign Controlled Energy Sources. This EO, which followed the signing into […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Joins U.S. Chamber Coalition in Submitting Clean Power Plan Repeal Comments https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-joins-u-s-chamber-coaltion-in-submitting-clean-power-plan-repeal-comments/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:45:10 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2683 ConservAmerica joined in a U.S. Chamber-led coalition (U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Lime Association, ConservAmerica, and American Chemistry Council) in submitting comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  regarding the Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units. These comments were submitted in support of initiatives that deliver practical and lasting […]

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]]> Commentary: Why Zinke’s Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act is must-pass legislation https://conservamerica.org/commentary-why-zinkes-habitat-connectivity-on-working-lands-act-is-must-pass-legislation/ Sat, 02 Aug 2025 13:00:22 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2670 The following opinion piece by ConservAmerica Fellow Dan Mahoney appeared in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on August 1, 2025: Wildlife habitat across the West is increasingly fragmented by development, fencing and roads, threatening migration corridors for iconic species like elk, mule deer and pronghorn. While public lands are a crucial piece of these pathways for […]

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]]> Speeding Justice on Public Lands: Why Congress Should Pass EARA https://conservamerica.org/speeding-justice-on-public-lands-why-congress-should-pass-eara/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:11:18 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2647 Conservatives believe in efficient government and property rights—yet today, landowners, energy producers, and even public‐land conservation efforts face bureaucratic gridlock in DOI appeals. Congresswoman Hageman (R-WY) has introduced a bill to help cut through some of that red tape at the Department of Interior (DOI), where too many entities have seen their projects delayed for […]

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]]> Celebrating VPA-HIP Passage for Public Access, Conservation, and Preserving Our Hunting Heritage https://conservamerica.org/celebrating-vpa-hip-passage-for-public-access-conservation-and-preserving-our-hunting-heritage/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:16:10 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2651 While the recent public lands debate offered a vivid reminder of how highly people value their BLM and Forest Service lands in the West, it also made clear that not everyone has access to these wide swaths of public acreage. Millions of Americans around the country still do their hunting and fishing on private land […]

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]]> ConservAmerica on the CEN Podcast https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-on-the-cen-podcast/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:21:55 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2654 ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer sat down with the Conservative Energy Network (CEN) recently to talk about the evolving role of hydrogen in the clean energy transition. Catch the episode on Spotify.  

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]]> ConservAmerica Statement on Final Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-statement-on-final-passage-of-one-big-beautiful-bill/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:46:07 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2635 Washington, DC – The U.S. House voted to approve the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, today. This legislation now moves to the President’s desk for signature. ConservAmerica congratulates the Trump administration, Republican leadership, and Members who negotiated the package and brought it to final passage. ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer released the […]

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]]> Commentary: Conservation and common sense — why Utah deserves a fair deal on public lands https://conservamerica.org/commentary-conservation-and-common-sense-why-utah-deserves-a-fair-deal-on-public-lands/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:09:33 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2615 The following opinion piece by ConservAmerica Counsel Brent Fewell appeared in the Deseret News on June 28, 2025.  The views expressed are the author’s and not necessarily the position of ConservAmerica. As Congress debates a sweeping reconciliation bill, one issue stirring intense controversy is the future of America’s public lands. Tensions have flared between those […]

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]]> Commentary: The Supreme Court is reining in lower-court overreach on the environment https://conservamerica.org/commentary-the-supreme-court-is-reining-in-lower-court-overreach-on-the-environment/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:38:02 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2626 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica Fellow Patrick Hynes appeared in The Hill on June 27, 2025: On May 29, the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County curbed lower courts’ ability to micromanage federal agencies’ environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act. This landmark ruling frees agencies from decades of defensive, […]

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]]> Policy Brief: Building Resilient Forests Through Smarter Policy; Collaboration Over Litigation https://conservamerica.org/policy-brief-building-resilient-forests-through-smarter-policy-collaboration-over-litigation/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:26:07 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2618 The following Policy Brief is by ConservAmerica Fellow Dan Mahoney:  As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, the need for effective forest management has never been more urgent. Unfortunately, the very systems meant to safeguard these lands often impede the work necessary to steward them. If we want healthier forests and safer communities, we […]

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]]> Jeff Kupfer on the Lars Larson Show https://conservamerica.org/jeff-kupfer-on-the-lars-larson-show/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:40:52 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2629 ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer was a guest on the Lars Larson Show recently, to discuss clean energy tax credits and how they should be handled in the Big Beautiful Bill. To listen in, click here: jeff-kupfer-what-should-be-done-about-carbon-tax-credits-in-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-3

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]]> Commentary: Don’t undercut Pennsylvania’s hydrogen opportunity https://conservamerica.org/commentary-dont-undercut-pennsylvanias-hydrogen-opportunity/ Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:34:12 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2621 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer appeared in Penn Live on June 7, 2025: Pennsylvania has long played a central role in powering America. Today, the Commonwealth stands ready to lead once again—this time by helping to shape the future of clean hydrogen, a critical technology for delivering a cleaner, more sustainable future. […]

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]]> Restoring Abundance: This Oceans Week, Let’s Focus on Solutions That Work https://conservamerica.org/restoring-abundance-this-oceans-week-lets-focus-on-solutions-that-work/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:14:45 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2608 By Brent Fewell This week is “Ocean Week” on Capitol Hill, sponsored by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. With the spotlight on marine, coastal, and Great Lakes policy issues, this focused event should serve as a good reminder to us all that America’s waters are more than a scenic backdrop—they’re a source of food, jobs, […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Applauds Supreme Court Decision on NEPA Reviews https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-applauds-supreme-court-decision-on-nepa-reviews/ Thu, 29 May 2025 12:18:07 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2606 Washington, DC – ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer released the following statement today on the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County: “Today’s decision addressing the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for a Utah railway project marks a long-overdue return to common sense. For years, NEPA has been weaponized […]

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]]> House Resources Advances BBB https://conservamerica.org/house-resources-advances-bbb/ Tue, 13 May 2025 12:15:15 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2604 The House Natural Resources Committee (HNR) recently advanced its portion of the upcoming “one big, beautiful reconciliation bill,” focusing on measures that restore a proper balance between energy development and conservation of federal lands. By stimulating investment in drilling, mining, and energy generation on public lands, the markup is estimated to result in $20.2 billion […]

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]]> Thank you for your leadership https://conservamerica.org/thank-you-for-your-leadership/ Sat, 10 May 2025 12:49:26 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2591 Thank you to the members of the House Republican Conference who promote affordable American energy by advocating for the preservation of clean energy tax credits. CLICK HERE to read the full statement from 13 House Republicans on Clean Energy Tax Credit Reform, as led by Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA – 02), or on the image […]

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]]> Commentary: The Conservative Case for Clean Hydrogen https://conservamerica.org/commentary-the-conservative-case-for-clean-hydrogen/ Tue, 06 May 2025 19:21:00 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2594 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica Fellow Patrick Hynes appeared in DC Journal: As Republicans wield their budgetary scalpel on the Inflation Reduction Act, the 45V tax credit for clean hydrogen production might appear an easy target. The industry is nascent, the technology less familiar than other IRA-backed initiatives, and its return on investment for taxpayers […]

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]]> DOI’s Emergency Permitting Procedures https://conservamerica.org/dois-emergency-permitting-procedures/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:07:37 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2574 Last week, the Department of the Interior (DOI) implemented emergency procedures that are designed to slash the multi-year permitting processes for energy and critical minerals to a maximum of 28 days. While there is much to do in order to fix the country’s broken and burdensome permitting system, DOI’s action is a significant step towards […]

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]]> An America First Approach to National Parks https://conservamerica.org/an-america-first-approach-to-national-parks/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:08:58 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2579 National Park week reminds us of the enduring value of our country’s over 400 national parks, and their role in preserving our nation’s beauty, history, and natural heritage. These parks have long been cherished by visitors – over 325 million in 2023 alone. Yet as visits continue to rise, we have seen growing tension between […]

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]]> Honoring Earth Day Through Conservative Stewardship https://conservamerica.org/honoring-earth-day-through-conservative-stewardship/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:34:31 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2555 On this Earth Day, it’s worth remembering that the roots of environmental conservation run deep within the conservative tradition. Far from being a partisan issue, the call to protect our natural resources has long been a matter of principle for many leading conservatives—anchored in the belief that we have a moral duty to preserve the […]

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]]> Seeing is Believing: An Earth Day Message to People of Faith https://conservamerica.org/seeing-is-believing-an-earth-day-message-to-people-of-faith/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:10:33 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2576 The following piece is by ConservAmerica Fellow Rob Sisson: The most holy of days for Christians, Easter, falls two days before Earth Day this year. The order and proximity of the two dates are good reason to contemplate Creator and Creation. In his excellent new book, Living in Wonder (Zondervan, 2024), author Rod Dreher makes […]

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]]> 45Q Is the Key to a Long Future for U.S. Oil and Gas https://conservamerica.org/45q-is-the-key-to-a-long-future-for-u-s-oil-and-gas/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:17:06 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2550 As Congress works through a budget resolution, lawmakers face key decisions about how to secure America’s energy future and help enact the president’s goal of unleashing American energy dominance. Energy tax credits continue to be front and center, standing out as strong tools to strengthen domestic production, support innovation, and keep America competitive on the […]

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]]> Webinar Replay: Reconciliation and America’s Energy Competitiveness https://conservamerica.org/webinar-replay-reconciliation-and-americas-energy-competitiveness/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:48:38 +0000 https://conservamerica.org/?p=2582 In February, ConservAmerica released a comprehensive report analyzing electricity demand growth, the available resources needed to meet it, and the implications of Congress repealing existing tax credits. This webinar, moderated by ConservAmerica’s Quill Robinson, took a closer look at that report, the state of energy tax credits, growth in energy demand, and developments in hydrogen […]

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]]> Commentary: Grizzly Bears Need Local Support https://conservamerica.org/commentary-grizzly-bears-need-local-support/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:35:05 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2542 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica Fellow Dan Mahoney appeared in The Dispatch on March 21, 2025: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently announced that it plans to continue listing grizzly bears as an endangered species, but while bear advocates are celebrating this announcement, it may undermine grizzly populations in the long term. The […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Commends House Republicans Prioritizing Affordable Energy https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-commends-house-republicans-prioritizing-affordable-energy-supporting-energy-tax-credits/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:19:29 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2535 Twenty-one House Republican Conference members, led by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), submitted a letter to House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith this week stressing the importance of prioritizing affordable energy for American families in any efforts to modify the existing energy tax credits. As the U.S. Congress works through a budget resolution under […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Releases Economic Analysis of Clean Energy Tax Credits https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-releases-economic-analysis-of-clean-energy-tax-credits/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:58:50 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2519 Washington, DC – ConservAmerica is pleased to announce the launch of its new report, A Wide Array of Resources is Needed to Meet Growing U.S. Energy Demand, as prepared by The Brattle Group. U.S. electricity demand is already growing and is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade. This economic analysis finds that to […]

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]]> Webinar Replay: Western Public Lands – The Growing Debate https://conservamerica.org/webinar-replay-western-public-lands-the-growing-debate/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:16:42 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2493 Earlier this month, the Supreme Court declined to hear Utah’s challenge to the federal government’s indefinite control over 18.5 million acres of land controlled by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The challengers have vowed to continue their fight in federal district court. The issue of control over public lands in the West is a […]

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]]> Webinar Replay: ConservAmerica Sits Down with Ed Russo, Environmental Advisor to President Trump https://conservamerica.org/webinar-replay-conservamerica-sits-down-with-ed-russo-environmental-advisor-to-president-trump/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:13:35 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2490 As President Trump continues to roll out his America First priorities, including energy dominance, the President has tapped his long-time environmental advisor, Ed Russo, to lead a new White House Environmental Task Force. An author and self-styled “environmental crusader,” Mr. Russo will have a prominent platform to identify and promote an array of environmental policies, […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Files Amicus Brief Encouraging Supreme Court to Hear EV Case https://conservamerica.org/2497-2/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:10:45 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2497 This month ConservAmerica filed a friend of the court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Diamond Alternative Energy v. U.S. EPA, in support of the petitioner, arguing that the Court should grant third party standing and address the merits of the case involving the impacts to downstream parties as a result of […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Congratules EPA Administrator Zeldin https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-congratules-epa-administrator-zeldin/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:31:44 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2485 Washington, DC – ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer issued the following statement on former Representative Lee Zeldin’s confirmation as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator: “Congratulations to former Congressman Zeldin on his confirmation. As one of the inaugural members of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus, he has long understood that a thriving economy and a healthy environment are […]

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]]> President Trump’s Energy Cabinet https://conservamerica.org/president-trumps-energy-cabinet/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:16:35 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2482 President Trump has made two things clear about the Golden Age he envisions for America’s future: energy will be abundant, and the air and water will be clean. By packaging these two priorities in blunt messaging – “Energy Dominance” and “Clean Air and Water” – Trump is telling the public trust that he views them […]

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]]> Commentary: Permitting reform is key to unleashing American energy. Can Trump get it done? https://conservamerica.org/commentary-permitting-reform-is-key-to-unleashing-american-energy-can-trump-get-it-done/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:05:54 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2479 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer appeared in The Hill on 1/29/25: President Trump has wasted no time putting his imprint on American energy policy. Within hours of his swearing in, he signed a dizzying array of relevant executive orders, including one titled “Unleashing American Energy.” While most of the attention has revolved […]

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]]> Commentary: A National Energy Council Is the Right Direction for the Environment https://conservamerica.org/comentary-a-national-energy-council-is-the-right-direction-for-the-environment/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:45:17 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2455 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica fellow Alina Clough appeared in Real Clear Energy on January 17, 2025: The 2024 election season made it clear that voters were unwilling to compromise on American energy affordability. Though Harris eventually capitulated on her previous anti-fracking positions, swing states’ embrace of the Trump-Vance ticket was a vote in favor […]

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]]> Commentary: Chris Wright is an energy and climate pragmatist https://conservamerica.org/commentary-chris-wright-is-an-energy-and-climate-pragmatist/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:45:40 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2458 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer appeared in the Washington Examiner on January 15, 2025: It is a big week for Senate confirmation hearings. On Wednesday, Chris Wright, the CEO of Liberty Energy and nominee for secretary of the Energy Department, will get his turn in front of the Senate Energy and Natural […]

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]]> Commentary: Report on LNG Is a Solution in Search of a Problem https://conservamerica.org/commentary-report-on-lng-is-a-solution-in-search-of-a-problem/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:49:04 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2460 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer appeared in DC Journal on January 14, 2025: In a move motivated by a desire to firm up support for his flailing reelection campaign, President Biden announced a “temporary pause” on liquified natural gas exports almost a year ago.  Referencing the climate denialism of Republicans and the need […]

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]]> Commentary: Sen. Steve Daines is our common-sense conservationist https://conservamerica.org/commentary-sen-steve-daines-is-our-common-sense-conservationist/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 13:54:17 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2465 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica Fellow Rob Sisson appeared in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on January 11, 2025: In the spring of 2019, one of my last acts as president of ConservAmerica, the national organization dedicated to conservative, common-sense conservation solutions, was to help launch the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus (RCC). The RCC is a bicameral […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Announces Departure of Todd Johnston https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-announces-departure-of-todd-johnston/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:52:25 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2463 Washington, DC – ConservAmerica announced today that Vice President of Policy Todd Johnston will be leaving his position to join the staff of West Virginia Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey. Todd will serve as Deputy Chief of Staff and Chair of the Energy, Infrastructure, and Competitiveness Council. “Todd joined the team right at the time that we […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Applauds Passage of Good Sam Legislation https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-applauds-passage-of-good-sam-legislation/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:47:56 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2398 ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer released the following statement today on the House passage of S. 2781, The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act: “We are so pleased to see this bill finally head to the President’s desk. Good Samaritan legislation has long been a priority for ConservAmerica. Far too often, policies that were […]

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]]> Commentary: A More Humanist Conservation https://conservamerica.org/commentary-a-more-humanist-conservation/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:46:22 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2420 The following commentary by ConservAmerica Alina Clough appeared in The Dispatch on November 29, 2024: As much of the country turned its attention toward southern hurricanes earlier this year, wildfires blazed across the western U.S. in Montana, Wyoming, and parts of Idaho. The Horse Gulch fire, for example, consumed over 15,000 acres of land but […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Statement on Republican Control of Congress https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-statement-on-republican-control-of-congress/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:46:49 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2330 Washington, DC – ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer released the following statement today as the Republicans officially secured the majority in the U.S House, giving the party control of both chambers of Congress: “The American people have spoken, placing their trust and confidence in the Republican party’s vision for our nation’s future. We congratulate President-elect Trump, […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Congratulates Sen. John Thune https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-congratulates-sen-john-thune/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:45:51 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2328 Washington, DC – ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer issued the following statement today on the selection of Senator John Thune (R-SD) as Senate Majority Leader: “Congratulations to Senator Thune on his election as Majority Leader. As a former co-chair and a current member of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus, we have experienced Sen. Thune’s results-oriented leadership firsthand. […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Congratulates Lee Zeldin, Rep. Elise Stefanik https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-congratulates-lee-zeldin-rep-elise-stefanik/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:43:10 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2325 Washington, DC – ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer issued the following statement today on former Representative Lee Zeldin’s selection to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): “Congratulations to former Congressman Zeldin on his selection to run the EPA.  As one of the early members of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus, the congressman demonstrated his recognition that a strong […]

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]]> Commentary: Harris’s hiring should worry swing states https://conservamerica.org/commentary-harriss-hiring-should-worry-swing-states/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:03:43 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2344 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica Fellow Alina Clough appeared in the Washington Examiner: When it comes to climate matters, Vice President Kamala Harris has been playing a centrist on the campaign trail. However, while her campaign is now feigning support for fossil fuels, its recent hiring of Camila Thorndike as climate engagement director revealed Harris’s […]

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]]> ConservAmerica attends site visit with RCC member Rep. Andrew Garbarino https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-attends-site-visit-with-rcc-member-rep-andrew-garbarino/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:56:27 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2336 ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer attended a site visit recently in the district of Roosevelt Conservation Caucus member Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY). The purpose was to view a commercial property that installed rooftop solar panels using the solar investment tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Rep. Garbarino recently led a letter from 18 […]

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]]> Commentary: Elect Republicans for common-sense climate change policy https://conservamerica.org/rob-sisson-elect-republicans-for-common-sense-climate-change-policy/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 18:48:48 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2332 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica Fellow Rob Sisson appeared in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle: In more than two decades of working on common sense, conservative solutions to environmental and conservation issues, I have yet to meet an elected Republican in Washington, D.C. who denies climate science or who wants anything but clean water and clean […]

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]]> Commentary: The Real Three Mile Island Disaster Was Shutting It Down https://conservamerica.org/commentary-the-real-three-mile-island-disaster-was-shutting-it-down/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:07:52 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2320 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica Fellow Alina Clough appeared in The National Review: For decades, “Three Mile Island” has been an argument against nuclear energy. That’s changing, thanks to a deal just struck between Microsoft and Constellation Energy to restart the operation of the Three Mile Island Unit 1 reactor. While the 1979 partial nuclear meltdown […]

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]]> Interview with Rep. Garbarino: A Deeper Dive https://conservamerica.org/interview-with-rep-garbarino-a-deeper-dive/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:56:39 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2316 Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) recently joined ConservAmerica president Jeff Kupfer to discuss his leadership  on conservation and climate issues since joining Congress in 2021. At 39, Rep. Garbarino is a strong voice for younger generations in the Republican party, and we are certainly impressed by his dedication to these issues so far.  We started our […]

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]]> Commentary: Kamala Harris’ Natural Gas Policies Are Dangerous for Ohio https://conservamerica.org/commentary-kamala-harris-natural-gas-policies-are-dangerous-for-ohio/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:12:15 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2313 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica Fellow Alina Clough appeared in Real Clear Energy:   Vice President Kamala Harris’ natural gas policies are undeveloped at best and dangerous at worst. The presidential candidate has long attracted the support of climate activists for her hardline stances on environmental issues. Despite flip-flopping on many of those positions on […]

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]]> Webinar Replay: Removing Barriers to Cleaning up America’s Abandoned Mines and Watersheds https://conservamerica.org/webinar-replay-removing-barriers-to-cleaning-up-americas-abandoned-mines-and-watersheds/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:08:11 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2310 On Wednesday, September 18 ConservAmerica hosted a webinar on S.2781, “Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024,” which recently passed the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan legislation would make it easier for Good Samaritans such as state agencies, local governments, nonprofits, and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and […]

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]]> Commentary: California’s Environmental Policies Are Backfiring https://conservamerica.org/commentary-californias-environmental-policies-are-backfiring/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:57 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2306 The following Op-Ed by ConservAmerica Fellow Patrick Hynes appeared in the National Review. California’s power prices are skyrocketing. Since 2008, electricity rates in the state have increased 3.2 times faster than the national average, far outpacing inflation. Per the Wall Street Journal, 215,000 Californians had their power shut off last year, and households owed a […]

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]]> VIDEO: ConservAmerica Chats with Rep. Andrew Garbarino https://conservamerica.org/video-conservamerica-chats-with-rep-andrew-garbarino/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 21:46:26 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2011 ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer recently sat down with Roosevelt Conservation Caucus member Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY). They covered many topics, including Rep Garbarino’s recent letter to Speaker Mike Johnson in which Rep. Garbarino and 17 of his House Republican colleagues urged the Speaker to prioritize business and market certainty in any effort to repeal or […]

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]]> Commentary: Big Tech’s Green Shift to Javier Milei’s Argentina https://conservamerica.org/commentary-big-techs-green-shift-to-javier-mileis-argentina/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:44:26 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2008 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica fellow Patrick Hynes appeared in Real Clear Energy:  In July of 2021, President Biden accused Facebook of “killing people” because Mark Zuckerberg refused the Administration’s orders to censor “vaccine-discouraging” memes. Fast forward three years. Biden has been forced into retirement, while Zuckerberg has watched Meta’s stock quintuple over the past […]

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]]> Commentary: At the DNC, the Left’s climate solutions are worse than the problem https://conservamerica.org/commentary-at-the-dnc-the-lefts-climate-solutions-are-worse-than-the-problem/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:00:21 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2341 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica Fellow Alina Clough appeared in the Washington Examiner: As a conservative Gen Z environmentalist, I am often told the Left has the best climate policies. So I traveled to Chicago ahead of the Democratic National Convention to hear what they had in mind. Their solutions to climate change, however, were […]

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]]> Commentary: The results are in – Curtis won on climate https://conservamerica.org/commentary-the-results-are-in-curtis-won-on-climate/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:19:12 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2006 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica fellow Alina Clough appeared in the Daily Herald. The climate is shifting in Republican politics, at least on climate. Republican politicians and strategists alike often consider climate to be a weak point for candidates seeking office, worrying that talking about climate change will seem like a trade-off for the issues […]

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]]> Interview with Sen. Cramer: A Deeper Dive https://conservamerica.org/interview-with-sen-cramer-a-deeper-dive/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:18:15 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1997 Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) recently joined us for a brief discussion about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act, which he introduced this summer with Chris Coons (D-DE). The PROVE IT Act would direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a study and […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Issues Statement on Second Anniversary of IRA https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-issues-statement-on-2nd-anniversary-of-ira/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:55:03 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1991 ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer released the following statement today to mark the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act: On the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, we recognize the significant investments that American businesses have made across our country, relying in many cases on the incentives and programs established by the bill. These […]

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]]> Commentary: In the battle of flames and bureaucracy, these are streamlining solutions for Colorado’s wildfire crisis https://conservamerica.org/commentary-in-the-battle-of-flames-and-bureaucracy-these-are-streamlining-solutions-for-colorados-wildfire-crisis/ Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:24:06 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1999 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica Fellow appeared in the Rocky Mountain Voice: On Tuesday, July 30, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared disaster emergencies for multiple wildfires and activated the state emergency operations plan. These major fires, fueled by extreme heat and dry conditions, are raging across thousands of acres near Loveland, Lyons, and Jefferson County. […]

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]]> Webinar Replay: Examining the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 https://conservamerica.org/webiner-replay-examining-the-energy-permitting-reform-act-of-2024/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:03:58 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=2002 A cleaner, sustainable, and prosperous future requires the deployment of new, lower-emission sources of energy, and the expansion and modernization of our aging infrastructure system. Even as Congress has made significant resources available through the Energy Act of 2020, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, […]

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]]> Commentary: What does Kamala Harris think about fracking? https://conservamerica.org/commentary-what-does-kamala-harris-think-about-fracking/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:52:08 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1983 The following OpEd, by ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer, appeared in the Pittsburgh Gazette: In early 2019, a few weeks after she announced her candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination, Kamala Harris signed on as an original co-sponsor of the Green New Deal. That resolution set a goal to meet “100 percent of US power demand […]

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]]> Commentary: Let’s Kick Politics Out of Energy Policymaking https://conservamerica.org/commentary-lets-kick-politics-out-of-energy-policymaking/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:51:14 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1935 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer appeared in Real Clear Energy: A couple weeks ago, at the end of another momentous term, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out what was known as Chevron deference, a 40-year-old doctrine that directed courts to defer to a federal agency’s expertise when interpreting ambiguous statutes. This principle […]

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]]> Plant Voglte is a Long-Awaited Step Forward for American Clean Energy https://conservamerica.org/plant-voglte-is-a-long-awaited-step-forward-for-american-clean-energy/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:05:15 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1941 Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle includes the first nuclear reactors constructed in the United States in over three decades. As states like New York and California deal with the consequences of decommissioning old plants, Plant Vogtle has quickly made a name for itself as a long-awaited step forward for American clean energy. Still, while new nuclear […]

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]]> Interview with Rep. Miller-Meeks: A Deeper Dive https://conservamerica.org/interview-with-rep-miller-meeks-a-deeper-dive/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:02:10 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1938 ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer sat down recently with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks as part of ConservAmerica’s Congressional Chats series featuring members of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus. Rep. Miller-Meeks, now in her second term as Iowa’s U.S. Representative for the 1st District, brings a diverse background, including service in the U.S. Army, practicing as a physician, running […]

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]]> Commentary: Kathy Hochul’s Latest Energy Scheme Is Bad for New York https://conservamerica.org/commentary-kathy-hochuls-latest-energy-scheme-is-bad-for-new-york/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:49:20 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1974 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica fellow Alina Clough appeared in the National Review New York State’s long-running war on natural gas is a case study in lazy climate policy, and Governor Hochul’s latest proposal is no exception. The New York Cap and Invest (NYCI) program brands itself as a market-based solution to climate change, but […]

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]]> VIDEO: ConservAmerica Chats with Sen. Kevin Cramer https://conservamerica.org/video-conservamerica-chats-with-sen-kevin-cramer/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:39:34 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1971 ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer sat down recently with Roosevelt Conservation Caucus member Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND). Their twenty-minute conversation went in-depth on why Sen. Cramer thinks the PROVE IT Act would benefit U.S. manufacturing, why some provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act are worth retaining, and how these policies are consistent with an America-First approach […]

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]]> Interview with Sen. Tillis: A Deeper Dive https://conservamerica.org/interview-with-sen-tillis-a-deeper-dive/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:55:50 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1980 ConservAmerica Senior Advisor Quill Robinson recently caught up with Roosevelt Conservation Caucus member Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), where we heard his thoughts on two bills: the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Before diving into policy specifics, Tillis reminded us of a critical point we often stress: conservatives have always […]

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]]> VIDEO: ConservAmerica Chats with Rep. Miller-Meeks https://conservamerica.org/video-conservamerica-chats-with-rep-miller-meeks/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:36:13 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1967 ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer sat down recently with newly appointed Chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus and new Roosevelt Conservation Caucus member Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA). Rep. Miller-Meeks is a member the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where she sits on the Subcommittee on Health and the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals, as […]

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]]> Commentary: Can Donald Trump Save the Inflation Reduction Act From Joe Biden? https://conservamerica.org/commentary-can-donald-trump-save-the-inflation-reduction-act-from-joe-biden/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:30:30 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1964 The following OpEd by ConservAmerica fellow Patrick Hynes appears in Real Clear Energy. When it comes to climate and energy policy, is there a clear favorite in November’s presidential election? Americans aren’t so sure, according to CBS News polling, which found 36% prefer Joe Biden’s approach to climate change, while 35% prefer Donald Trump’s. Regarding […]

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]]> ConservAmerica Welcomes New Board Members and Senior Fellow https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-welcomes-new-board-members-and-senior-fellow/ Wed, 29 May 2024 15:19:08 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1960 Washington, DC – ConservAmerica is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members – Neil Chatterjee and Todd Myers – to its Board of Directors. Neil and Todd will be pivotal in supporting the organization’s strategic goals, aiding in coalition-building efforts, and expanding the organization’s reach and impact. “We are excited to welcome Neil […]

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]]> SmarterSafer Coalition Submits Letter To Transportation Subcommittee https://conservamerica.org/smartersafer-coalition-submits-letter-to-transportation-subcommittee/ Fri, 24 May 2024 19:05:39 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1957 SmarterSafer – Americans for Smart Natural Catastrophe Policy recently sent a letter to Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen on the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Chairman Perry and Ranking Member Titus on the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, commenting on a recent hearing held to examine disaster mitigation, […]

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]]> VIDEO: ConservAmerica Chats with Sen. Tillis https://conservamerica.org/video-conservamerica-chats-with-sen-tillis/ Thu, 23 May 2024 19:37:06 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1952 ConservAmerica Senior Policy Advisor Quill Robinson sat down recently with Roosevelt Conservation Caucus member Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC). Sen. Tillis, a member of the Finance Committee; Veterans’ Affairs Committee; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; and Judiciary Committee, was a 2023 recipient of ConservAmerica’s Congressional Champions Award. Conversation topics included the importance of conservation leadership, […]

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]]> House Passes Bills Aimed at Balancing Resource Needs https://conservamerica.org/house-passes-bills-aimed-at-balancing-resource-needs/ Fri, 03 May 2024 18:34:07 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/?p=1949 This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed several pieces of legislation aimed at balancing the nation’s energy security, economic, and natural resource protection needs, including H.R. 6285, the Alaska’s Right to Produce Act, and H.R. 3397, the Western Economic Security Today Act: “We commend Roosevelt Conservation Caucus (RCC) members Rep. Stauber and Rep. Westerman […]

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]]> Commentary: How Nixon can secure our electricity grid from beyond the grave https://conservamerica.org/commentary-how-nixon-can-secure-our-electricity-grid-from-beyond-the-grave/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:13:09 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/commentary-how-nixon-can-secure-our-electricity-grid-from-beyond-the-grave/ The Biden administration’s new vehicle rules accelerate electrification just as artificial intelligence and manufacturing are spiking electricity demand. With utilities doubling their forecasts for new power demand in the next five years, ensuring grid stability will require much more power supply. Thankfully, President Richard Nixon laid out the blueprint for solving this problem with nuclear energy over 50 years ago.

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]]> ConservAmerica Chats with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-chats-with-sen-shelley-moore-capito/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:42:33 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-chats-with-sen-shelley-moore-capito/ ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer sat down recently with Roosevelt Conservation Caucus member and Ranking Member on the US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV). Sen. Capito was also a recipient of ConservAmerica’s Congressional Leadership Award. Among many topics, Jeff and Sen. Capito covered movement of the Senators ADVANCE Act (Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2023), along with the LNG export ban, and burdensome regulatory requirements.

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]]> ConservAmerica, C3 Solutions, and ACC Oppose Locomotive Rule https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-c3-solutions-and-acc-oppose-locomotive-rule/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:18:06 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-c3-solutions-and-acc-oppose-locomotive-rule/ ConservAmerica, along with C3 Solutions and American Conservation Coalition, submitted comments this week to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on whether the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) In-Use Locomotive Regulation meets the criteria for a waiver of federal preemption under section 209 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).  Approving the waiver would allow California and other states to mandate zero emissions locomotives even though these technologies are not available to meet the nation’s rail transportation needs.

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]]> ConservAmerica Urges the EPA to Reject California’s Misguided Locomotive Rule https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-urges-the-epa-to-reject-californias-misguided-locomotive-rule/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:24:34 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-urges-the-epa-to-reject-californias-misguided-locomotive-rule/ We have often seen how overly aggressive environmental regulations can hinder economic growth and innovation – and contrary to their purported goals - even increase pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now weighing whether to allow California to move forward with strict emissions standards for locomotives that unfortunately would have economic ramifications well beyond the state’s borders and likely increase emissions.

In general terms, California’s standards require the use of zero-emissions locomotive engines by 2030. As a practical matter, this can be achieved only through the use of technologies – either hydrogen fuel cell or battery electric – that are both prohibitively expensive and cannot be deployed at scale within the proposed compliance timeframe.

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]]> Can Climate Action Survive Another Trump White House? https://conservamerica.org/can-climate-action-survive-another-trump-white-house/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:37:55 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/can-climate-action-survive-another-trump-white-house/ Energy leaders, dignitaries, and policy makers from 85 countries descended upon Houston last month for CERAWeek 2024 where the focus on energy transition and reduction in global carbon emissions has grown in urgency.

President Biden has made CO2 reductions one of his Administration’s top policy priorities with an ambitious goal of net zero by 2050.  Over the next 10 years, the federal government will spend well over $500 billion through the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act and CHIPS law to curb CO2 emissions.  

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]]> Commentary: Is Biden’s War on LNG the New Anti-Nuclearism? https://conservamerica.org/commentary-is-bidens-war-on-lng-the-new-anti-nuclearism/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:01:25 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/commentary-is-bidens-war-on-lng-the-new-anti-nuclearism/ In the aftermath of the 1979 Three Mile Island nuclear accident, then-Senator Joe Biden voted for a “temporary pause” on reactor permitting, despite no credible evidence of public harm from radiation. Although the measure failed, the nuclear industry never recovered from this political overreaction based on exaggerated fears. Forty-five years later, President Biden has unilaterally ordered a “temporary pause” on the permitting of liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminals – a move the Washington Post editorial board aptly labeled “a win for political symbolism, not the climate.”

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]]> ConservAmerica Launches Roosevelt Conservation Fellowship Program https://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-launches-roosevelt-conservation-fellowship-program/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:01:12 +0000 http://conservamerica.org/conservamerica-launches-roosevelt-conservation-fellowship-program/ ConservAmerica is pleased to announce the launch of its new Roosevelt Conservation Fellowship program, which welcomes inaugural fellows Patrick Hynes and Alina Clough. This initiative aims to bring new voices and perspectives to the dialogue on commonsense, market-based solutions for today's pressing environmental issues.

"We believe that the key to addressing environmental and energy challenges lies in collaboration and fresh thinking," said ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer.

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