John Carey

Researchers disagree about what the economic costs of climate change will be over the coming decades. But the answer to that question is fundamental in deciding how urgent it is to take action to reduce emissions.

Hitting all the points in a noted GOP pollster’s playbook, the President’s plan is driven by politics not policy. Worse, it won’t cut oil dependency.

The system is right on the edge, and even small supply disruptions will propel prices upward. This time, oil prices may have taken a ride to a higher-altitude roller coaster.