It is distressing to read “DeSantis Resists Climate Measures,” [May 7] by John Kennedy.
Sadly, a scientific fact-based reality – increasing greenhouse gases resulting in temperature rise – has been turned into a political one. Why are 99% of scientists alarmed about climate change, but many of our politicians are clueless?
An investigation by the Senate Budget Committee entitled “Denial, Disinformation, and Doublespeak: Big Oil’s Evolving Efforts to Avoid Accountability for Climate Change” took place on May 1. Big Oil has known climate change was coming for 40 years. What did they do? They masterminded a well-funded, well-organized secret campaign complete with well-paid lobbyists to create doubt in people’s minds.
Climate change is now here with a 1.5 degree temperature increase last year. Early tipping points have been reached. We have the tools to mitigate climate change and prevent the worst of the devastating conditions that our grandchildren will face. But we don’t have the political will.
Just ask DeSantis and our Republican legislators. The disinformation campaign wages on. When you vote this November, don’t vote for fossil fuel pawns.
Katherine Sutherland, Polk Clean Energy Alliance, Winter Haven