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…
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. …
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…
This letter is in response to questions raised by David Duke’s “Details, details” (Aug.11) regarding the cap and trade bill. His numerous questions dealt with matters such as effect on jobs, cost to businesses and consumers, when will solar, wind,…
An article in the Aug. 9 Post-Dispatch, “The Security Risks of Global Warming,” stated that climate change could lead to crises such as destabilization of governments or entire regions. These upheavals would necessitate ‘profound strategic challenges’ for our country, and…
Your recent editorial “Global Warming Threatens American Security” rolls along reasonably until it swerves violently into the ditch by suggesting cap and trade legislation as a viable solution. There are far better ways to improve our national, economic and energy…
I continue to try to figure out where the Post-Dispatch is coming from. Earlier you supported the Cap and Trade legislation based on your belief that man is contributing to global warming. As proof you rely on the UN report…
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