NCPA Media: Environment

  • Aug 01, 2011

    Utah Approves Expansion of Important Copper Mine

    The Heartland Institute - After two public hearings and an extended comment period, the Utah Air Quality Board has approved emissions increases for long-term mining at Kennecott Utah Copper's Bingham Canyon mine. During the process, Kennecott was able to overcome objections from environmental activists who claimed mining causes too much air pollution.
  • Aug 01, 2011

    Wildfire Threat Grows with Housing Sprawl

    CNBC – The threat of larger wildfires today was the topic of a 2008 NCPA publication.
  • Aug 01, 2011

    Bedbugs Found Carrying Drug-Resistant Staph

    The Heartland Institute – In an article on bedbugs, Sterling Burnett blames the government ban on DDT for the recent infestation surge.
  • Jul 29, 2011

    Obama Unveils Landmark Fuel Economy Rules

    New vehicles will need to get nearly 55 mpg by 2025.

    Slate – Peter Fulham covers the new fuel economy rules for automakers, and quotes Sterling Burnett on his issue with the plan.
  • Jul 29, 2011

    Obama: Fuel economy deal a template for debt talks

    Politico – President Obama proudly announced an agreement on new vehicle fuel efficiency requirements, but NCPA's Sterling Burnett warns about the unintended consequences.


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