I was very disappointed in the “Confessions of
a Methane Floozy” article. The writer almost sounds like an
energy industry hack. Her limited viewpoint and knowledge sound
like another propaganda tool from the Bush administration:
“You use the energy so accept the consequences.”
I’m not sure where the numbers came from regarding the
estimated percentage of energy demand that can be met by
efficiencies and renewables, but it sounds like an energy company
estimate rather than that of someone working in the renewable or
design fields.
I don’t fault the author, who is
trying to do the best she can on her limited knowledge. To her
credit she sought out other sources, and she does mention that as
long as we structure our cities the way we are, this will be our
future. The status quo, though, is not an option. With the right
leaders and the commitment, we can change the whole San Juan Basin
scenario. This is definitely not something to just accept.
Don Killian Bozeman,
Montana
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