Travis Fisher
Director of Energy and Environmental Policy Studies at Cato. He worked on a detail with the Department of Energy on a report about greenhouse gas emissions.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 24min
Righting the Endangerment Finding
Travis Fisher, Director of Energy and Environmental Policy Studies at Cato and former Department of Energy employee, discusses his role in an influential climate report. He highlights the importance of diverse scientific perspectives in climate debates. The conversation reveals how the EPA's 2009 endangerment finding affects U.S. regulations and emphasizes the need for sound economic arguments in environmental policy. Fisher advocates for a return to Congressional authority for more stable climate regulations, sparking a call for open dialogue in climate discussions.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 11min
Ending the Inflation Reduction Act Could Save Trillions in Handouts
Travis Fisher, a Cato scholar who co-authored a paper on the Inflation Reduction Act, discusses the unintended consequences of energy subsidies. He argues these subsidies could stifle innovation and burden taxpayers with a potential $4.7 trillion cost by 2050. The conversation highlights the complexities of tax credits and advocates for their repeal, suggesting it could lead to more efficient free enterprise and reduced government spending. Fisher emphasizes the need for sustainable fiscal policies moving forward.
