California should lead the global warming fight
Re “Greenhouse Gases Rise 85% in 4 Decades,” June 21
Global warming affects the whole world, and California, being one of the largest global warming polluters on Earth, is a great place to start fighting it. Within 40 years, the state’s emissions grew by 169.9 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. By mandating statewide cuts in pollution by greenhouse gases, the governor and other state leaders would place California at the top of the fight against global warming and set a great example for the rest of the country.
MARTYNA V. HADAM
Los Angeles
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Global warming is a serious problem for California. Our precious coastline is threatened by rising sea levels, and the Sierra Nevada snowpack, which provides clean drinking water for millions of Californians, is decreasing due to rising temperatures. California has an excellent opportunity to be a world leader in stopping global warming. The governor has stated that he wants the state to reduce global warming pollution by 25% by 2020. I urge him to mandate these pollution-reduction goals by supporting AB 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.
MOIRA CHAPIN
Los Angeles
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