To the editor: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s shiny new local weather marketing campaign encourages 1 million Californians to take each day motion to fight international warming. It’s lacking one key participant: the governor himself.
Newsom himself can assist “create a greater world for our children and grandkids,” to make use of his phrases from the marketing campaign, by holding his promise to close down the Aliso Canyon gasoline storage facility that blew out greater than 100,000 tons of methane and different chemical substances within the northwest San Fernando Valley practically 9 years in the past.
This 111-day blowout induced hundreds of residents to be displaced for months. Newsom promised that he’d not solely shut down Aliso Canyon, however he’d do it rapidly.
Regardless of this, the California Public Utilities Fee — whose members have all been appointed by Newsom — expanded using this harmful facility in 2023. The governor can not declare any form of local weather management or encourage others if he can’t maintain his personal guarantees to impacted communities.
We’re seeking to him for management. He ought to maintain his promise and shut down Aliso Canyon.
Deirdre Bolona, Simi Valley
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To the editor: The governor has requested Californians to take on a regular basis motion to fight local weather change. Right here’s what I do.
Once I see flowering timber, I collect seeds and plant one or two in a small pot in my house. When massive sufficient, I replant them outdoors my window. After they outgrow that space, they’re given to pals who’ve yards. To date, three of “my” timber are wholesome and delightful.
Suggestion to others: Search for seeds and have enjoyable.
Lynne Okon Scholnick, Lengthy Seashore
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To the editor: Local weather change appears to be a bothersome matter for the typical American bent on sustaining a well-recognized, comfy way of life.
When prices rise for conveniences akin to espresso, individuals blame the financial system. Media protection doesn’t assist, with barely two minutes of the 105-minute presidential debate on Sept. 10 spent on local weather change.
Who’s going to tell, even encourage, the typical shopper to look past private consolation and select a wanted change?
Katharine Paull, Kagel Canyon
