Climate Change – Democratic Party of Kendall County, Texas

Progressive Views: Victor Orban, Debt Crisis and Climate Change

The U.S. national debt and climate change require urgent solutions or we will leave our children with a bleak legacy. The national debt exceeds GDP by 20% and grows regardless of the political party in power. Annual spending far exceeds revenue. The Earth is 1.1°C warmer than 150 years ago and greenhouse emissions continue to rise.

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January 23, 2025

Action / Climate Change / Culture Wars / Economy / Issues / Party / Vote

Progressive Views: There’s Only One Choice

Early voting numbers are well over 50% at press time. Your last chance to vote in this critical election for the national contest and the 16 down-ballot races is November 5. If you want freedom, the choice is clear, the Democratic candidates.

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November 3, 2024

Climate Change / Petroleum

Progressive Views: High Gasoline Prices – Who Should We Blame?

World markets determine the prices for most energy commodities with oil being the most important. The price of oil is the main factor affecting the price of gasoline and makes up about 50% of the cost of a gallon of gasoline. The other significant factors are margins, transportation, taxes, and refining operating costs. World crude demand is now about 102 million barrels per day and still growing slightly. We must move to renewables without forgetting the petroleum work

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June 18, 2024

Climate Change / Conservation / Issues / National

Progressive Views: COP 28 Climate Conference Yields Progress

COP 28 was held in Dubai and was chaired by the head of a national oil company. In addition to transition away from fossil fuels language, progress was made in a number of areas, including reduction of methane emissions (which account for about 30% of the Earth’s warming), increasing renewable energy, accelerating a switch to electric vehicles, and promoting carbon capture. Nuclear fusion is in the news and may be a silver bullet longer term. Of course conservation could help a bunch.

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March 17, 2024

Action / Climate Change / Issues / National

Progressive Views: Hot Enough for You? Climate Change is Here

The average temperature across the U.S. in July 2023 was 2.1 degrees above normal, “with July 2023 ranking as the 11th-hottest July in the 129-year climate record.” NOAA also said that “July 3, 4 and 5 all consecutively broke records as the Earth’s hottest day since scientists began recording in 1979.” Despite warming temperatures, “Leading energy companies are intent on…expanding fossil fuel production and insisting that there is no alternative. While governments will need to lead the way to making significant adjustments to mitigate climate change, we can all make personal changes to reduce our environmental impact.

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August 16, 2023