Don Blankenship on Energy & Oil WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee

Climate change policy hits vital energy & steel industries

With our energy industry under attack, the looming threat to American energy independence is undeniable. Energy is a vital industry for maintaining our economic and military security. Yet our government literally "declared a war on coal" while abetting a 450 percent increase in China coal use over the past 4 decades. China now uses more coal than the rest of the world combined.

Again this irrational behavior is justified on the back of widely held but incorrect beliefs. In truth, government lies, alarmism, and the resulting over-regulation in the U.S. and other Western nations is a greater threat to the world's climate that climate change will ever be.

Reject man-made global warning, refuted by scientists

In the US, Climate Change is an issue placed front and center of the news alongside the drama of two constantly warring political parties. The current government approach to climate change has led to government attacks on many of America's most vital industries. Our all-important energy, steel, & chemical sectors are among the worst hit.

With our energy industry under attack, the looming threat to American energy independence is undeniable. Energy is a vital industry for maintaining our economic

At Massey Coal , struggled against "greeniacs" and union

I retired in 2010 and have since spent much of my time managing my finances, enjoying my son's racing, and spending time with my best friend, Meiling.