I agree with Joe on the need for a planned transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources (Green energy has a black outlook, June 29 Sentinel-Tribune).That being said, the concerns Joe has for those losing their jobs in current related jobs is divorced from the past. Our lifestyle would be quite different if we still relied on whalers for oil, buggy and harness makers for transportation, ice from lakes and ponds to cool our food and drinks, and the workers that dealt with all that horse manure. Most of those poor folks lost their jobs.
Plastics are one of the greatest pollutants on the planet fouling rivers, lakes and oceans. Micro plastics are even showing up in our bodies.Were there gas stations on every corner along with coffee shops prior to the demand, or a result of the demand?As for military equipment, much of it becomes obsolete before it is even activated. We…
Transition to clean energy will take time | Opinion
