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Jason Hayes | Forests, Fuels, and Freedom
My name is Jason Hayes. I think, write, and speak about energy and natural resource management — free market environmentalism. Christian/Husband/Dad, libertarian, Director of Energy & Environmental Policy at the Mackinac Center - nullius in verba 🇺🇸/🇨🇦
Publications
Parent's Guide to Countering Green Ideologies
Information to help ease climate worries.
Seven Principles of Sound Environmental Policy
A solid foundation for establishing policies that can effectively manage our beautiful and productive natural areas.
Seven Principles of Sound Energy Policy
These principles will help humans flourish while simultaneously improving the quality of the environment that we live in.
The Truth About Natural Gas: A wellspring for the U.S. and global energy future
Published in partnership with the McNair Center at Northwood University, this report makes the case that natural gas is the best option for fast, affordable and easily permittable energy production.
Electricity in Michigan: A Primer
It’s easy to forget how much we rely on electricity; how it is now an essential part of our lives. See how electricity is generated, transmitted and used in our state.
North Carolina: First in Forestry
Published in partnership with John Locke Foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina, this report shows how the Tar Heel State’s forest managers have struck a balance between the range of valued activities in the state’s natural areas and forests.