March 27, 2026 – Austin American Statesman Letter to the editor Clean energy reduces dependence on polluting fossil fuels, improving people’s health, a reader says. Choose renewables, not war Re: March 21 article, “War fallout puts focus on renewable energy”… Read More »Choose renewables, not war
It is mind boggling that large offshore wind energy projects that are under construction were paused by the Trump administration on the name of national security. These projects were awarded permits following review by state and federal agencies. The Department… Read More »Re: Dec. 23 article, “Administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast over security concerns”
It is beyond mind boggling and painful to see what the Trump administration wants the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy to do — repeal climate regulation and cherrypick scientific findings to create doubt on proven facts, no matter… Read More »Re: Aug. 31 article, “Scientists: Climate is deeply flawed”
On November 24, 2024 By Kalpana SutariaIn CCLATX, Extreme Weather, Natural Disaster Re: Nov. 17 op-ed. Ted Cruz has a chance to lead on climate change. Texans should demand it. As a Texan who is deeply concerned about the effects of global warming on millions of… Read More »Texans are Counting on Sen. Ted Cruz to do the Right Thing on Climate Change
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