New Congress Should Empower People—Not Politicians—for Environmental Results
Commentary
As Republicans expand their power in Congress, high on their agenda should be a change in the country’s approach to environmental stewardship. The new strategy cannot simply be a less oppressive form of the Left’s approach. Conservative voters would reject that, and it is ineffective.
Republicans should work to shift the focus of environmental efforts from government agencies to homeowners, farmers, and individuals empowered with technology solutions. As I explain in my new book “Time to Think Small,” this approach is more effective at dealing with today’s environmental problems, ranging from climate change and energy security, to ocean plastic and protection of wildlife….