Letters to the Editor
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Dear Stefanie,
I would like to thank you and EarthWatch Ohio for providing a valuable source of information and a communication channel that will hopefully help us make the changes necessary to at least minimize our contributions to global climate change and all of the economic, political and social impacts that will result.
You probably read recently that the Ohio Department of Development has terminated funding of residential renewable energy projects. As one of the approximately 100 people who received funding from the program I believe that elimination of the program is going in the wrong direction. Without the funding provided by this program my efforts to install renewable energy systems would have been significantly reduced.
The article Great Lakes Wind Energy Center: Building the U.S. Offshore Wind Industry in the October/November issue of EarthWatch Ohio was excellent. Not only will supporting the use of renewable energy help save the planet it will create jobs in Ohio.
Thank you. Keep up the good work.
Dear Editor,
More than likely, this letter won’t be published. Why? Because your whole agenda is to scare the pants off of the public with misinformation.
I know for a fact that our forests are as plentiful as when the pioneers came here. We make paper from trees grown on tree farms. Animals are not going extinct. There are new species being discovered. Some endangered species have been taken off the endangered species list. We are not running out of land to fill with garbage. That is not expected to ever happen.
The real truth about global warming comes from NASA. Our Earth’s temperature is going downward. The snow and ice pack in the northern region is the most since 1978. Check it out if in doubt. You probably won’t. Most extremists don’t want to know the truth.
It’s funny how you people make all sorts of claims. The fact is, we are all living twice as long as our great grandparents, we are healthier too. Why do you people worry about chemicals? That is what is making us healthier. How can that be bad?
Sincerely,
Hi Stefanie,
I enjoyed reading the latest EarthWatch issue. I did not know that you spent time in Oregon. I’m currently working on a certificate program in Sustainability Leadership at the University of Oregon in Portland.
I drove through the Cascades to Cannon Beach last month on Rt. 26 and was so amazed by the forests. I was more surprised by the lack of trees in plots that were removed and logged out. It was sad to see these wide open areas without any green. It really made me think about all the statistics that I read about and the severe amount of deforestation that is actually taking place especially in the U.S. Witnessing it really made me think about how I’m more determined to make a difference with my upcoming job change in spreading my knowledge and experiences about sustainability to those who do not know much about it and not sure where to begin.
I commend you on your dedication and service to preserving the environment.
To The Editor,
Some days it feels like McDonald’s, Burger King and Taco Bell are taking over the world. Everywhere I look, commercials and advertisements are encouraging us to consume more and more. But there’s another side to consumption that we don’t see in the price of our burgers—the side of negative, lasting effects of pollution, deforestation, and carbon emissions. Few people know that eating meat, dairy and eggs contributes more carbon emissions than driving cars, and more than half of the water used in this country is consumed by animal agribusinesses.
This Earth Day (this past April) represents an era of change. People around the globe are beginning to recognize how their actions affect the planet, and are putting forth the time and effort to make the decisions that will safeguard our resources for generations to come. I have a newfound confidence in our society, in myself, and in you. I believe that as we learn about the resources and suffering that went into our steak and eggs, we will change our habits to reflect a more peaceful and sustainable world. This Earth Day represents a movement to educate ourselves, to overcome apathy, to instill will power and to make a difference.
Thank you,