Methane is one of the most potent greenhouse gases. Recent research has found that more methane is leaking into the atmosphere than previously thought.
In answer to this the Trump administration has weakened the rules on methane releases. Under the new regulations, oil and gas companies no longer are required to detect leaks and fix them.
Sometimes when I drive past a house with a Trump sign, I want to stop the car, get out, go up on the porch, ring the bell, and when someone comes to the door, look at the person and say, “Don’t you understand what is happening? Are you nuts?”
OK, I have not done that, but I am working to get Biden/Harris yard signs out and to get Biden supporters to vote by mail as early as possible. Our democracy is under threat (see post office cutbacks), our belief in rationality is under attack (see Q/Anon candidates winning office), our ability to deal with crises is impaired (see over 1000 dead every day for the last two weeks from Covid 19), and our very planet is in increasing danger (see above).
By the way, the methane information was in today’s New York Times on page A24. One of the worst things this administration has done on global warming, and it is on page 24. You can’t keep up with the constant shit storm from this administration.
In regards to vote by mail, I would love to do that, however I do not trust red state governors to not delay the ballots, I feel they will find a way to delay them so they won't get counted. We plan to vote early on the first day for early voting. Don't trust republicans to do the right thing. Greed and power is their only concern. If they cared about people they wouldn't do the things that are killing people.
ReplyDeleteAnother problem is that the Reeps are sending people to challenge voters at the polls. This is the worst kind of intimidation.
ReplyDeleteYou don't need to use the USPS to send in a mail-in ballot. There's a drop box outside of the election office on Susquehanna St. in Jim Thorpe. Take a nice leisurely ride to our county seat and drop it off. That's what I'm doing as soon as I receive my ballot.
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