NCPA Media: Environment

  • Feb 20, 2013

    Coal-fired Electricity Generation Down 10 Percent in Past Decade

    Natural Gas-Fired Generation Up 50 Percent: NCPA Study

    Natural gas is poised to replace coal as the most cost-effective fuel for electricity generation according to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis.
  • Feb 06, 2013

    The Economic Effect of Plastic Bag Bans

    Plastics Today: Plastic bag bans can have a negative economic impact in on sales in the ban areas, according to an NCPA study.
  • Oct 27, 2012

    Green energy challenged, but algae shows promise

    It may have its critics, but an expert on energy and environmental policy says don't rule out algae.

    ONENEWSNOW.com: Algae could become a valuable biofuel if the government would stop subsidizing alternatives and allow private companies to define good investments, says NCPA Senior Fellow Sterling Burnett.  
  • Oct 08, 2012

    Competition, Privatization Keys To Traffic Overload

    Two NCPA Studies Explore National Road Congestion & NYC Transit Woes

    Privatizing the New York City Transit System as well as solving nationwide traffic congestion are the subjects of two new reports from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
  • Oct 05, 2012

    Chinese Renewable Bag Manufacturer Pushes US Plastic Bag Bans

    Breitbart.com: Bag bans in the Los Angeles area are negatively affecting employment and are a safer option than reusable bags, according to a study by the NCPA.


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