In response to the August 18 op-ed, “By embracing free-market policies, Texas can be the leader in energy.” Texas is already a leader in oil, gas and renewable energy production. It is the biggest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in… Read More »Keep Texas a Leader in Clean Energy Investments
Re: June 16 commentary, ‘Austin’s light rail opponents are trying to undermine taxpayers’ vote’ Austin voters want to increase options for transportation instead of driving personal vehicles all the time. Why are the opponents working to take away the rights… Read More »Let Austin Light Rail Move Forward
The year 2023 was not only the hottest year since 18501 but it was a particularly expensive time for storm damage, mainly because of hail. In fact, hail of at least 1 inch fell over 10 million homes and apartment buildings… Read More »Response to April 27 Article, “Texas insurance among most expensive in nation”
The year 2023 was the hottest year since 1850 exceeding the previous record set by 2016 per the Berkley Earth. Austinites experienced the record-breaking temperatures last summer with meteorologists raising alarms for outdoor workers. The state climatologist Dr. John Neilson-Gammon… Read More »What do Texans Want on Earth Day 2024?
Nearly 200 nations agree for the first time to transition away from fossil fuels. A step in the right direction with spirit of cooperation but it is a small step. In 2015, nations agreed to limit global warming to 1.5… Read More »COP28 – Progress, Yes! But We Need More
RE: March 31, 2021 article, “Texas House approves reforms to state power grid in aftermath of February winter storm.” The catastrophic mismanagement of our electric grid in February was the most devastating event that I have experienced in my 45… Read More »Listen to the Scientists When Reforming the Grid
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