Steve Benson for December 27, 2017

Too dirty. Go nuclear all the way.

A 35% tariff on imported solar cells would have that virtual effect. Abundant natural gas is real enemy of coal as an energy source, but wind and solar seem to be the scapegoats.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/11/itc-suggests-trump-impose-up-to-a-35-tariff-on-imported-solar-modules/

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/plugged-in/wind-energy-is-one-of-the-cheapest-sources-of-electricity-and-its-getting-cheaper/

Who has 5 gallons of gasoline, and a match???

Trump administration eases rule against killing birds – The Washington …https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/trump-administration…killing-birds/…/1be9afe6-ea7…

18 hours ago – The Interior Department has quietly rolled back an Obama-era policy aimed at protecting migratory birds, stating in a solicitor’s opinion that it will no longer prosecute oil and gas, wind, and solar operators that accidentally kill birds. The new interpretation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which was …Trump admin says ‘incidental’ bird killings aren’t illegal | TheHillthehill.com/policy/…/366244-trump-admin-says-incidental-bird-killings-arent-illegal

60 Environmental Rules on the Way Out Under Trump – The New York …https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/10/…/trump-environment-rules-reversed.html

Oct 1, 2017 – On more than one occasion, the administration has tried to roll back a rule by announcing its intent but skipping steps such as notifying the public and asking for comment. This has led to a new kind of legal challenge, according to Joseph Goffman, executive director of Harvard’s environmental law program.

A good start..

A good start..

A good start..

Manuchian could share his gift.