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Newspaper
Holland Sentinel
Location
Holland, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 2018
Page
6
My Take criticizes Jay Ambrose for misleading editorialism on plastic straw bans and the Obama era Clean Power Plan. The piece argues most ocean plastic originates on land, with fishing gear causing only a fraction, and cites evidence of significant climate benefits from the CPP by 2030, countering Ambrose’s claims.
The columnist cites 2012 estimates of 67 premature deaths and over $500 million in annual health costs from pollution, nationwide 7,500 premature deaths and $886.5 billion in costs, and contrasts 2004 worse death toll. He credits scrubbers, emissions cuts, and CAFE standards for health and economic gains, challenging Ambrose’s view that regulation is misplaced idealism. Greg Murray of Hope College in Holland notes these findings.
Mary McKSchmidt urges Michigan voters to demand action on agricultural runoff and lake water protection as Toledo marks four years since the 2014 algae bloom. She calls for leaders willing to balance diverse stakeholders and invest in long term water solutions. John Kempker from Fennville criticizes Trump coverage and defends his policies, urging acceptance of election results and prioritizing economic growth and national values.
The Sentinel explains how to submit opinions including letters to the editor and guest columns. Submit to newsroom or mail to Holland MI address with name address and phone. Letters capped at 300 words. longer ones reviewed case by case. Guest columns must be 600 to 750 words.
A compact roster of local and national lawmakers with phone numbers and email links for U S Senator Debbie Stabenow Gary Peters U S Representative Fred Upton Bill Huizenga and State Senator Arian Meekhof plus contact pages for each official for outreach and inquiry.
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