Green energy initiatives often generate bright, hopeful narratives of a cleaner, more sustainable future. They also give rise to a dark, tragic side when unintended consequences appear. One such case is the creation of great demand for metals and special materials that leads to surges in ‘green’ crime. Theft of these materials is driving costs … Read more
In 2020, New Jersey joined many states fighting “climate change” by declaring war on plastic bags. The state legislature passed a bill to ban single-use plastic bags. With much fanfare, then-Governor Phil Murphy signed the bag ban that he considered a milestone in tackling the state’s climate issues. “With the historic signing of this bill … Read more
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s purge of those not fully aligned with his ever-evolving party line has led to unexplained and sudden changes in senior military personnel, including the removal of the Defense Minister and the expulsion of nine high-ranking People’s Liberation Army officers (PLA) from the national legislature, as well as dropping three top defense-industry … Read more
If you were naïve enough to believe the dominant media and the extreme environmentalists, you might think that folks are ready to ditch their gas-guzzling cars to buy electric vehicles (EVs). Some inconvenient facts, however, demonstrate otherwise. One fact is public fatigue over the constant drumbeat of climate alarmists. There seems to be no inconvenient … Read more
Anxiety levels have increased drastically in recent times. Recent surveys indicate that 27 percent of respondents displayed anxiety disorder symptoms, up from eight percent reported in 2019. Youth are especially affected by this disorder. Sufferers experience nervousness, an impending sense of danger or panic, rapid heart rates, quickened breathing, perspiration and lack of focus. Reports … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state will be officially bowing out of the natural gas business. Through relentless pressure from environmentalists, Hochul and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) have caved in to green demands. The state will be eliminating eliminate fossil fuels. In a declaration of war against … Read more
China’s rapid rise to global prominence, both economically and politically, has rightly raised concerns in the international community. President Xi Jinping’s desire for greater influence and world leadership is manifested through aggressive expansion of its military power, increasing economic ties and loan packages and an assertive diplomatic offensive meant to overshadow America and the West. … Read more
The simple ribbon of cloth we call the necktie has come under brutal assault in the Spanish Parliament by socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez under the ridiculous guise of “saving energy.” At a news conference, he said, “I’d like you all to note that I am not wearing a tie; this means we can all … Read more
Everyone knows that today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. Even China’s president Xi Jinping recognizes that the dismal future of his communist regime must rely upon new blood. In a speech in 2019, he affirmed that “China’s hope lies in youth.” He flattered them by calling young people the most energetic force in society and encouraged … Read more
“Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Would you lay down your life for your friends? Would they do so for you? If the answer to either of these questions is no, perhaps a better understanding of real friendship would make such meaningful … Read more
