It’s Time to Act on Climate Change

Daily News Opinion  September 6, 2018 Mark Reynolds – Those of us who understand the existential threat posed by climate change have been waiting for the “Pearl Harbor moment” that galvanizes people and politicians alike into taking action… Read More

WV needs lawmakers to adopt pro-growth solar strategy

Charleston Gazette-Mail Editorial September 6, 2018 Autumn Long- Last week in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, your editorial posed a question: “If renewable energy catches up faster than expected, is WV ready to benefit?” The answer: Not yet — but… Read More

Extreme Weather and Climate Change

Marietta Times Editorial  August 26, 2018 George Banziger, Marietta – We in the Mid-Ohio Valley have experienced a relatively moderate summer — no extended heat waves or severe storms. Such is not the case in other parts of… Read More

Man-made woes

Parkersburg News and Sentinel – Aug 19, 2018 Margaret Meeker – After watching the news of the fires in California a family member said, “Is God trying to tell California something?” I don’t think it is God but… Read More

Work to fight climate change

Parkersburg News and Sentinel – Aug 19, 2018 Eric Engle – Dangerous anthropogenic (human-caused) global climate change is upon us. It is not just a threat to be feared down the road, but is a reality here and… Read More

Mother nature can’t keep up with man’s CO2

Jul 28, 2018 Editorial by David Ballantyne, Newport, Ohio The Marietta Times I have been honored to teach climate science in the public schools the past two years. My experience with students is that most generally believe that… Read More

2017: Changing minds about climate change

2017: Changing minds about climate change May 19, 2018 Editorial by David Ballantyne, Newport, Ohio The Marietta Times Dr. Bob Chase, a regular contributor to Marietta Times “Viewpoint” recently expressed belief in Methane and CO2 emissions as sources… Read More

Invest in Renewables

June 4, 2018 Letter-to-the-Editor by Eric Engle, Parkersburg, WV The Parkersburg News and Sentinel A study released May 21 by the Rocky Mountain Institute found that “… regionally specific clean energy portfolios already outcompete proposed gas-fired generators, and/or… Read More

Preserve and protect

Preserve and Protect Parkersburg News and Sentinel – April 22, 2018 Today is Earth Day. Back in 1968, when Apollo astronauts were on a mission to identify landing sites on the moon, one of them accidentally turned back… Read More

Open letter to McKinley

Mar. 4, 2018 Letter-to-the-Editor by Ron Teska, Belleville , WV The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Mr. McKinley, I am writing to express my concern for our grandchildren’s and those yet to be born’s future. With the Stream Protection… Read More