Back in 1986, after a series of rodeo animal injuries and deaths at the Rowell Ranch Rodeo, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District adopted a progressive animal welfare policy, one reviewed annually. The annual June , managed by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, has no such policy. This needs to change, for the benefit of the animals and rodeo alike.
At the very least, such a policy should require an on-site veterinarian and ban cruel, nonsanctioned events such as “mutton busting” and “wild cow milking” ( ). Tuesday, June 13, is the reverse boycott for the A’s. I urge the East Bay Times to help get the word out about this event.
This is an opportunity for fans to show their support for the A’s despite ownership’s desire to drive fans away. Additionally, the first 5,000 fans will receive a “SELL” T-shirt from the Oakland 68s. Silence from the Times means the paper stands with ownership and not the fans.
requires the California Public Utilities Commission to create an income-based fee for the state’s utility customers. Charging for electricity based on income regardless of usage is unfair. The obvious example is that a person who for whatever reason be it a solar system or simple frugality uses very little electricity will be charged in a completely disproportionate manner.
Of concern is that investor-owned utilities such as PG&E will obtain income information from the Franchise Tax Board (FTB). This seems blatantly improper and fraught with the possibility of significant mishandling. There is no reason to believe that PG&E is more adept than other companies at managing risk.
Also of concern is the effect this new proposal will have on rooftop solar energy production and storage. This proposal will reduce the motivation for potential new customers to invest in and install solar power. AB 205 should be rejected.
The oceans have long been pillars of California’s excellence with hundreds of millions of people flocking to the state every year. However, the magnificence of the beaches has lessened each year as our marine ecosystems and fish species decline due to overfishing and oil drilling that occurs in the ocean. Most inhabitants and tourists of California admire our coast for its beauty and decide to visit or move to the Golden State, overall increasing our economy that is on track to becoming in the world.
If we do not work to increase Marine Protected Areas in California, we are risking losing our beloved oceans and dooming our planet and environment in the process. It is imperative that we urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to increase these protections to ensure we can visit the beach and safely swim in the oceans.
Re: “ ” (Page E1, June 4). In your recent article about hydrogen for trucks, there is no mention of where the hydrogen will be sourced. Hydrogen does not occur naturally.
It must be separated from something else. Today 95% of hydrogen produced comes from dissociating natural gas, and, wait for it, leaves carbon dioxide as a byproduct. So presently there is no such thing as clean hydrogen.
I have read of all this talk about hydrogen as “hydrogen hype. ” The original impetus for hydrogen in the 1970s was based on making it from water by use of nuclear reactors. So until we have a truly “clean source” of hydrogen, it is foolish to make any transportation based on it as it is a net carbon source.
So, you are concerned about the climate crisis and are not sure what to do about it. Here are some ideas: • Learn more about how our world is warming. Start by visiting NASA’s website on .
• Talk about it with friends, family, neighbors; everyone and anyone. • Get involved; join a climate group or two. Ask how you can help.
You undoubtedly have the skills they need. If you have money to donate, they could use that too. • Get political; contact elected officials, repeatedly, at all levels of government, and demand that they take action to address this crisis.
They were elected to serve the people, and there is no higher service than protecting the world we live in. • Walk the talk; take steps to reduce your emissions. It is very freeing.
• Pace yourself; we are in this for the long haul. Have hope. .
From: mercurynews
URL: https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/06/08/letters-1303/
