Electric cars will also require a green solution
Re “Up to $1,500 off: California rolls out a new incentive program for clean cars” (Nov. 17): If you are at all concerned about moving forward correctly on climate change, it would be wise for the U-T to note that the “politically correct” solutions — solar and wind — are not a viable solution. The same is true for the proposed vision by Gov. Gavin Newsom about electric powered vehicles. See “The dirty secrets of ‘clean’ electric vehicles,” (Aug 20, Forbes).
It’s time we recognized that solar and wind can, at best, be a partial solution to our energy needs. The best long-term solutions for climate change are the nuclear options such as molten salt reactors. These options are not new science but do require the completion of engineering work to deal with materials and processes.
Among the alternatives,
there are options that combine safe operation with substantially eliminating the issue of nuclear waste disposal.
We need federal funding for these programs to accelerate completion of remaining engineering work. Chuck Bohle
San Diego
were yearning for his information and the guidance he provided with the overview of our local situation.
In those televised discussions, he again demonstrated his leadership disconnected to politics. After his conference, he always mentioned a “hero of the day,” and then he allowed as many questions to be asked as were waiting to be answered.
Faulconer has instituted a grand vision for San Diego. He has created and proposed infrastructure to accommodate methods for citizens to detach from their automobiles yet freely move within the city: bike lanes, increased public transportation and proposed new transit hubs near housing developments. This works in direct correlation to greenhouse emissions and climate change requirements.
He has greatly expanded the availability for technology and research within the urban center. He is visible at many functions throughout the city examining the welfare needs of every citizen.
Faulconer is articulate and genteel. He communicates with courtesy devoid of bias. Many of the issues within the San Diego community reflect those within the entire state. Without question he could lead this state in the correct direction making it a role model for the remainder of the nation.
Elizabeth Ponder, Little Italy