Commentary: Conservatives reclaim environmental mantle with renewable natural gas plan

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Steve Handy makes a few remarks during the ceremony marking the return of the bell from the USS Utah, one of the first ships lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The refurbished bell is back on display in the Naval Science building at the university along with a few artifacts recovered from the ship. When you look back at the past decade of energy and environmental policy in America, it’s hard to fully comprehend how quickly things have changed for the better.

There are many factors behind this rapid change, but when you step back to look at the big picture, there’s a common theme: Private sector innovation and smart public…