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Jan 15, 2025 | 
independent.com | Robert Taylor
Climate Change: A Moral Issue By Robert Taylor, Montecito Wed Jan 15, 2025 | 12:56pm Add to Favorites Alongside the poignant scenes of devastated Angelenos fleeing apocalyptic fires or picking through the remains of their burned-out homes, I’m reminded of Gov. Jerry Brown’s assertion that our response to global warming is a deeply moral issue. The science is clear: heat-trapping emissions from burning coal, oil and gas are over-heating our planet, making wildfires more frequent and intense....
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
independent.com | Robert Taylor
A Livable Future Is on the Ballot Reckless Republicans Don't Deserve Our Vote By Robert Taylor Tue Oct 29, 2024 | 12:03pm Add to Favorites Too Late Now by Rivers, CagleCartoons.com According to NASA “the vast majority (97%) of publishing climate scientists agree that humans are causing global warming and climate change.” Yet the Republican Party refuses to acknowledge this reality. The head of the party, Donald Trump, calls climate change a hoax and “one of the great scams of all times.” His...
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Robert Taylor
Arguing that the 60/40 filibuster rule is somehow a "safeguard" does not hold up. In truth, this rule ensures that a minority can control the outcome. About opinions in the Missourian: The Missourian's Opinion section is a public forum for the discussion of ideas. The views presented in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Missourian or the University of Missouri.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
msn.com | Robert Taylor
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
independent.com | Robert Taylor
This piece first appeared at The Hill on August 21, 2024.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
thehill.com | Robert Taylor
There are many differences between Republicans and Democrats, but on climate the differences are especially stark. Donald Trump’s and the Republicans’ mantra, “drill baby drill,” reflects their commitment to the fossil fuel industry. They will continue to promote coal, oil and gas, and delay the transition to clean energy, even though the disease, death and destruction these fuels cause is becoming catastrophic and irreversible.
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
independent.com | Robert Taylor
Climate Change Is the Cause By Robert Taylor, Montecito Fri Jul 19, 2024 | 4:14pm Add to Favorites Once we understand the problem, we can pursue real solutions. Sea rise can only be mitigated by drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Nothing less than phasing out fossil fuels and transitioning to a clean energy economy will do. Levees, sea walls, sand replacement only offer expensive and temporary relief. They do not stop the sea from rising. Santa Barbara County coastal communities...
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
noozhawk.com | Robert Taylor
The Lake Fire near Los Olivos has consumed more than 38,000 acres since it ignited July 5. High winds and difficult terrain often drive wildfires in Santa Barbara County, but this fire is more related to extreme heat.
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May 13, 2024 | 
noozhawk.com | Robert Taylor
The costs of gas and electricity have been ratcheting up in recent years, becoming a larger burden on family budgets. So, opening our April utility bills brought a pleasant surprise. The Southern California Edison bill came with an $86 credit; Southern California Gas posted a $73 credit. Even better, another $86 credit will appear on our October Edison bill and, for the foreseeable future, we can expect similar credits twice a year, in April and October.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
noozhawk.com | Robert Taylor |Mark Reynolds
“The most important thing you can do about climate change is talk about it.”That’s the advice climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe gave during a 2019 TED Talk that has now been viewed more than 4 million times. You might find that advice surprising, coming from a scientist. But talking about climate change really is the first critical step to stopping it. When we don’t talk about it, people around us assume it must not be that big of a problem. That means they don’t talk about it either.
