Letter: Awareness, action needed to slow climate change disasters

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • September 18, 2024

Since the beginning of 2024, there have been 20 climate disasters in the U.S., and each has cost more than a $1 billion. These people are suffering, and taxes will increase to provide relief and to help them rebuild. We know that climate change is caused by increasing CO2 levels and that 75% of that CO2 comes from our burning of fossil fuels. Despite the fossil fuel industry’s attempts to deflect the conversation from the main cause of climate change, scientists know it is possible to drastically slow climate change. We need to tell our legislators we want strong legislation now that supports a rapid transition to renewables. ~ Nancy Hasenfus, Brunswick