Category Archives: Reaves’ Opinions and Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor (SD U-T) re fee and dividend (12-4-10)

Reaching worldwide consensus to make substantial, immediate changes has been elusive. Understandably, nations that are developing (even big ones like China) do not want restraints imposed and resent developed nations calling for restraints. The parallel commentary by Irwin Rubenstein is … Continue reading

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Don’t push climate change past the tipping point (SD U-T) (8-1-10)

OP ED in Union Tribune by John Reaves – TRENDSETTER or JOB KILLER?  Con: Don’t push climate change past the tipping point August 1, 2010 Vote No on Prop 23, the ‘Dirty Oil” Initiative to Suspend AB 32 Texas has … Continue reading

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Letter to the Editor (SD U-T) SDG&E Lacks Incentives for Solar (5-24-10)

The Sunrise Powerlink is a Trojan horse, decorated as a necessary means to convey green power to San Diego. The real benefit to SDG&E, however, is that the Public Utilities Commission can guarantee a rate of return on the $1.9 … Continue reading

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Letter to the Editor (SD U-T) re Climate Bill (3-27-10)

In response to “A climate bill worthy of support” (March 19): Marshall Saunders’ opinion piece espousing a carbon fee and dividend was perfectly stated. There is broad consensus among economists who have considered how best to transition to clean energy: … Continue reading

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Letter to the Editor (SD U-T) supporting fee and dividend (3-27-10)

Marshall Saunders’ opinion piece espousing a carbon fee and dividend was perfectly stated. There is broad consensus among economists who have considered how best to transition to clean energy: a predictable, increasing carbon fee. While some dispute the political feasibility … Continue reading

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Letter to the Editor (SD U-T) re Friedman Opinion (8-10-08)

Writing as an environmental attorney, I believe that Thomas L. Friedman’s “9/11 and 4/11” comparison was right on (“Blowing another chance to better the country,” Opinion, July 23). President Bush has always been a lame duck when it comes to … Continue reading

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Letter to the Editor (SD U-T) “Measure to cap gas emissions stalls in Senate” (6-22-08)

June 22, 2008 Regarding “Measure to cap gas emissions stalls in Senate” (News, June 7): The Senate filibuster to halt debate of the Climate Security Act was disappointing, but hope was evident by the largest bipartisan support for climate legislation … Continue reading

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Global Warming and San Diego

Reprinted from San Diego Union Tribune By John H. Reaves November 13, 2007  By now, I have to wonder who does not believe we have a global warming crisis and who does not see the connection with energy and water … Continue reading

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