ViewpointsOpinionMore Juice!SavePrintThe Emancipation Memorial is seen as a storm moves in at Lincoln Park in Washington on June 25, 2020. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty ImagesJohn Stossel8/5/2020|Updated: 8/16/2020CommentaryWas the power on in your house this morning?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJohn StosselAuthorJohn Stossel is the creator of Stossel TV videos, an Award-winning news correspondent, and best-selling author. His latest book is “No, They Can't: Why Government Fails—But Individuals Succeed.”Author’s Selected ArticlesPrivate Ownership Is Key for ProsperityJan 18, 2026Disparate ImpactDec 06, 2025Success in ClassroomsJun 14, 2024Minimum Wage FollyMay 29, 2024Related Topicsclimate changefossil fuelsglobal warminggreenhouse gas emissionsenvironmental racism