Opinion/Letters: Defending clean energy; keep the pipeline open; dangerous partisan divide The Providence Journal
Renewable energy is the future
Like clockwork, whenever a proposal is made to reduce pollution, Michael Stenhouse writes to tell us that clean economy initiatives are too costly. This time, Mr. Stenhouse is targeting a regional plan to reduce transportation emissions ( Conservative group criticizes transportation climate plan, News, Jan. 27).
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While the merits of Mr. Stenhouse s assertion could be debated, that would be a waste of time. It wouldn t matter a whit what Mr. Stenhouse or climate-control advocates would say about their positions. That s because this debate is settled. American industries are going all in for a clean economy. Auto manufacturers are introducing scores of electric models. Shell Oil has just announced that it will build thousands of electric charging stations, and land and off-shore wind farms are spro
Letters to editor: Disappointed in first responders who didn t get COVID vaccine Akron Beacon Journal
First responders need more info
After reading the Jan. 9 article “Opting out of vaccine: 60% of local EMS workers decline first dose for COVID-19,” I am deeply concerned and would expect more from first responders. These are adults (not “kids” as stated by Macedonia Fire Chief Brian Ripley) who have gone through training to do a job with the huge responsibility of serving others as first responders.
Proper education is key. Kudos to the city of Stow for having the department’s medical director speak with first responders about the vaccine so they could make an informed decision. This article stated Stow has an 80% vaccination rate. All departments should be doing this. It is important to have access to someone who can provide valid facts and the science behind the vaccine, along with the ability to address questions and concerns.