Recent Research: Environment

The Leaflet - What Should States Do About the Federal Health Care Law?

August 23, 2012

On August 9, The Heartland Institute held its 2012

Research & Commentary: Michigan Renewable Energy Portfolio Mandate

August 20, 2012

A petition bearing more than 500,000 signatures has been turned in to state election officials to put the Michigan Energy Michigan Jobs initiative on the November ballot.

Research & Commentary: Congestion Traffic Pricing

August 6, 2012

According to a report by the Texas Transportation Institute, the cost of urban traffic congestion, converted to a dollar value, quintupled between 1982 and 2007.

Research & Commentary: Carbon Tax Swaps

August 6, 2012

Carbon taxes have regained traction with several prominent Republican lawmakers and political leaders publicly voicing support for a “revenue-neutral” carbon tax in exchange for tax cuts on capital

Research & Commentary: Gasoline Taxes

July 17, 2012

(An updated verison of this policy document can be found here)

The Leaflet - What Does The Supreme Court Ruling Mean for States?

June 29, 2012

What does the Supreme Court ruling mean for states?

Research & Commentary: Sea-Level Rise in North Carolina

June 27, 2012

The North Carolina House is considering a bill that would reassess how state agencies extrapolate data on future rates of sea-level rise affecting coastal communities.

Research & Commentary: Mining Regulation

June 20, 2012

Mining is the process of extracting raw minerals from the earth to be converted into valuable materials used by society.