"If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, Mankind would be no more justified In silencing that one person, Than he, if he had the power, Would be justified in silencing mankind." — John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) The world is filled with self-evident truths — truisms — that ...
Burning fossil fuels is the main cause of air pollution, which does enormous damage to public health. Fortunately, technology has made eliminating fossil fuels much easier and cheaper, while allowing us to maintain our high standard of living. WATER HEATER One of the biggest recent ...
In Utah, where community values and pragmatism are deeply rooted, the focus of our national policy, specifically as addressed in the State of the Union, should reflect its people's immediate and pressing needs. While noble in its intent to eradicate the scourge of cancer, the Cancer Moonshot ...
"We're building a clean energy future," says President Joe Biden. Who is "we"? Well, you pay for it. He and his "green" cronies do most of the building. Lately, they're pouring more of your money into "renewable energy." They promise to give us "carbon-free power" from the sun and wind. My ...
As a child, I remember driving across the causeway to Antelope Island and gazing at the endless water extending forever in both directions. I’m now an environmental science major at BYU, and I frequently hear about the ailing health of the Great Salt Lake. However, it wasn’t until a trip to ...
Thankfully, the 2024 Utah legislative session has ended. While good bills passed, others harmed vulnerable groups. Further, many of the bills comprise pieces of a puzzle that, as they come together, form a terrifying picture of nationwide efforts to replace our democracy with an autocratic ...
