Environment and Climate Tip Sheets

Restoring State Sovereignty Over Federal Lands by Abby Black

Restoring State Sovereignty Over Federal Lands

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This policy tip sheet argues that the federal government’s vast ownership and control of land—especially in Western states—undermines state sovereignty, stifles economic opportunities, and contradicts the constitutional balance envisioned by America’s Founders. The document highlights stark disparities in land ownership, noting that states like Alaska and many in the West manage only a fraction of […]

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The Case for Expanding Nuclear Energy by Logan Blakeslee

The Case for Expanding Nuclear Energy

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This policy tip sheet explains the history, mechanics, and growing potential of nuclear energy in the United States, emphasizing the nation’s early leadership in atomic science and the technological advances that have made nuclear power safer and more efficient. It highlights how modern reactors—including small modular reactors—offer reliable, large-scale electricity generation with minimal land use

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Do States Have the Legal Authority to Stop ESG in Banking?

Do States Have the Legal Authority to Stop ESG in Banking?

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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics are a popular kind of social credit scoring, one that poses a significant threat to individual liberty and free-market economies, both in America and abroad.[1] ESG is regularly used by corporations and investors as a tool to impose values and environmental policies on other businesses, governments, families, and individuals.

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Foreign Ownership of U.S. Agricultural Land

Foreign Ownership of U.S. Agricultural Land: Outlining the Biggest Problems and Potential Solutions

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In recent years, America has experienced a remarkable trend: foreign individuals and corporations have been amassing millions of additional acres of U.S. agricultural land. Although some organizations have downplayed the significance of this development, there are substantial economic, national security, and freedom-related reasons policymakers should be deeply concerned.[1] According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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