We are all stewards of this earth and have a responsibility to leave a better world for our children. While many people find portions of climate change theory controversial, we can all agree that thrifty use of resources is better than waste. However, for a number of reasons, current federal regulations yield only marginal environmental progress. I advocate eliminating regulations that encourage bad environmental behavior. Politically influenced subsidy programs, like those in the agriculture and infrastructure sectors, for example, encourage waste, over-use of chemical fertilizers, sprawl and water-runoff. Government spending should shift away from marginally productive and environmentally destructive activities to economically productive investments. By focusing on rescinding counterproductive regulations, better environmental policies can be forged that will help America lead the world in emission reduction, real cost savings and economic growth.

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