Climate change

Arecent attack on Capitalism suggested that earth’s natural resources are being depleted.

In truth, mankind has not come close to even scratching the surface of earth’s resources. The universe, and the earth, consist of nothing but chemical elements, and earth is nothing but an immense ball of chemical energy.

Alternate energy sources, such as wind and solar, are environmentally disastrous. They cause loss of eco-systems and destruction of wildlife. Both wind and solar power are inefficient in a large area. They can’t provide 24/7 base load power, and they need backup by coal or carbon dioxide generating plants.

Texas is trying it and it’s been a catastrophe. I have no problem with climate change. It’s unavoidable. But green energy mandates don’t grasp the reality of the many fleets of all-electric cars powered by lithium batteries.

It bears nothing that China is the largest source for a majority of the essential energy materials of the world. The United States depends on imports for 100 percent of 17 minerals, and for more than 50 percent of 28 others.

China hold the high cards in global lithium — the rate, light reflective substance — that’s central to all known green battery technology.

There are no substitutes for lithium due to it’s unique conductivity and reflective qualities.

And, in closing, I offer this suggestion; no scientist on the planet can tell you — without any credible probability — whether the climate in 2030 will be cooler or warmer than today.

Ray Freeman Palmdale