The Earth’s future is not “threatened” by carbon dioxide
Wrighton is wrong.
The Earth’s future is not “threatened” by the accumulation of atmospheric carbon dioxide. The global mean temperature will likely continue to rise, just as it has done since the end of the Little Ice Age about 300 years…
Either we control our population, or nature will
Ignoring climate change serves short-term profits, not humanity
When decisions about issues that threaten our lives, livelihoods, or ways of life confront us, “I’d rather be safe than sorry!” often guides us. This ‘Precautionary Principle’ means we should lean towards the choice that will do the least harm. …
Brighten our future — with jobs
Global warming scare is not about saving the planet
Peter Raven’s editorial “Why we can’t wait” (9/13/09) states several ideas as undeniable facts, where they are actually just opinions.
Contrary to Mr. Raven’s assertion that “There is virtually no dissension among serious scientists that global warming is real”, in fact…
How long until America is Thurd World?
My fellow citizens, what is happening can’t continue. The bailout of the banks last year was wrong. It was engineered by a Treasury Sec’y whose previos job was at one of the big banks that he bailed out. Next we…
Cap-and-trade is not the answer
Modern people think like their medieval ancestors
The story, “New Rift may shift Lutherans,” (August 30) reveals the folly of religion. While the religious bicker about the ramblings of ancient people who had no science (I refer to the collection of writings known as the Bible), massive…
Improve the economy and climate: Take licenses from 16-year-olds
We can improve the economy, benefit the environment, and save lives, all in one fell swoop. However, this change will require a great deal of courage and a strong sense of responsibility on the part of parents and lawmakers. We…

