| Energy Realism this past week hit the known value of natural gas and why net zero should focus more on nuclear, as opposed to obsessing over highly expensive wind and solar. A trio of Appalachian experts got us started last week: more natural gas in their area is the foundation of U.S. energy security. Gas is the go-to fuel here and around the world since it has the lowest CO2 emissions of any fossil fuel, while also having the versatility to backup intermittent wind and solar power. This time of the year when we celebrate independence, we should celebrate the freedoms made possible by our energy abundance in America and our ability to share it with the world. And that begins with more natural gas. Our Essential Reading then also makes clear that, as opposed to renewables, gas is the real fuel of the future. U.S. gas dominance poses numerous benefits for the domestic economy, national security, and global populations. Policymakers should therefore reduce environmental and export regulations on gas to accelerate its benefits. But to be sure, there is an obvious need for more attention to non-fossil fuel energy. Although even the Europeans are waking up that the key there is not endless amounts of wind and solar but more nuclear energy. Kristen Walker wants the U.S. to take notice: nuclear is literally non-carbon and our most reliable energy resource. So we must conclude this time with a recent Spectator article from Rupert Darwall. Our Senior Fellow documents just how inflationary net zero goals really are. That is because they undeniably surge the price of energy, which surges the cost of everything because energy is the input of everything. It is a cycle you see. Obsessing over more expensive and less reliable wind and solar power is the last thing that we should be doing. Ask the UK. In the News Rupert Darwall, The Spectator Joel Kotkin, Spiked Robert Bryce Financial Times Kimberley Reid, The Conversation Camilla Hodgson, Financial Times Yael Halon, Fox News Eric Mack, CNET Patrick Smith, NBC Tsvetana Paraskova, Oil Price Will Bates Nadine Dorries, Daily Mail Ben King, BBC Michael Barnard, CleanTechnica Rob Davies, The Guardian ABC News As millions face sweltering heat, protesters demanding action on climate change are making their voices heard in new ways. ABC News’ Lionel Moise reports. Financial Times Once a fringe idea, carbon capture and storage has become a key part of decarbonisation plans the world over. Supporters argue that we need a way to remove CO2 already in the atmosph... ReasonTV "They should be enjoying three hots and a cot at The Hague," Robert Kennedy Jr. said of the Koch brothers in 2014. Does he still want to imprison opponents of his environmental views? | 