Reasonable views on climate change and policy debate
The piece weighs a 1656 page national climate assessment with 300 scientists and 18 federal agencies, warning of rising seas more wildfires and economic costs if emissions stay high. It contrasts calls to cut greenhouse gases with skeptical analyses noting GDP growth could offset damages and critiques Obama’s Clean Power Plan as costly and politically contentious.
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National Climate Assessment Committee
Midwest
Wall Street Journal
Barack Obama
Debate over energy paths and CO2 reductions
Jay Ambrose argues that free enterprise shifted to natural gas reducing CO2, while global efforts lag. He advocates a carbon tax, tax relief to keep the economy steady, and renewed emphasis on nuclear power despite renewables' limits. He cites Germany’s phaseout and praise for nuclear advocates including Hansen and US research institutions.
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United States
Donald Trump
Germany
Fukushima
James Hanson
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Carnegie Mellon University
Family roots reveal Dutch separatist past and quiet humility
Douglas Brouwer traces 1700s Dutch and immigrant lines in West Michigan. He links poverty to mass migrations, notes a stubborn separatist streak, and finds value in humility and family sacrifice. He retired to Holland, Michigan, and promotes his genealogy themed book The Truth About Who We Are.
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West
Michigan
Brouwer
Napoleon Bonaparte
Europe
Netherlands
James D. Bratt
America
Ireland
Germany
Italy
Poland
New World
Reformed Church
Albertus van Raalte
Holland
Detroit Free Press
Douglas Brouwer
Douglas.brouwer
Gmail
Michigan Voters Will to Thwart Republican Power Moves
Letter details citizen discontent with Michigan Republicans after Nov 6 election. It argues several bills aim to weaken the attorney general and secretary of state, alter Proposal 3, threaten Line 5 protections, modify wetlands rules, roll back bottle deposits, delay a minimum wage rise, reduce sick days, and hinder voter access. Signed Bob Bird, Holland.
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Michigan
Secretary of State
Straits of Mackinac
Senate
Snyder
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