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August 8, 2008

Discuss Friday's commentary and letters

A recipe for a better, greener society
Adam Cohen
Cohen has lived in the region since 1984, is a sculptor, LEED accredited professional and is co-owner of Structures Design Build.
I was shaken out of a 15-year sleep when my 14-year-old asked how long people had been talking about global climate change. I answered that the '70s was the start of the public debate. He then asked a real eye-opener, "You mean people have been talking for 40 years without making any real changes?"
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# 1

[August 8, 2008 10:02 AM]

John R

It never ceases to amaze me that the libs always want to tell everyone else how to live. Their reasoning is because it's "the right thing" for saving the planet and all mankind no matter the consequences.

God save us from those that just want to do "the right thing."

# 2

[August 8, 2008 10:55 AM]

Will

John R...

Does that make you wanting to be saved from God himself then?

# 3

[August 8, 2008 11:53 AM]

BUD

I believe air quality and water quality are better than 30-40 years ago-- in most areas anyway.

No REAL changes in the past 40 years?? Unleaded gas and catalytic converters in the automobile industry alone would say otherwise.

# 4

[August 11, 2008 11:08 AM]

Marked Man

How many solar charging stations will be needed to run a hydrogen refining facility and to also power all muni fleet vehicles? What do they cost?

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