To the editor: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s shiny new local weather marketing campaign encourages 1 million Californians to take daily action to combat global warming. It’s lacking one key participant: the governor himself.
Newsom himself may also help “create a greater world for our youngsters 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 almost 9 years in the past.
This 111-day blowout brought on hundreds of residents to be displaced for months. Newsom promised that he’d not solely shut down Aliso Canyon, however he’d do it shortly.
Regardless of this, the California Public Utilities Fee — whose members have all been appointed by Newsom — expanded the usage of this harmful facility in 2023. The governor can’t declare any sort of local weather management or encourage others if he can’t preserve his personal guarantees to impacted communities.
We’re seeking to him for management. He ought to preserve 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 bushes, I collect seeds and plant one or two in a small pot in my condominium. When massive sufficient, I replant them exterior my window. After they outgrow that space, they’re given to buddies who’ve yards. Up to now, three of “my” bushes are wholesome and exquisite.
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 costs rise for conveniences such as coffee, individuals blame the economic 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
