Concerned about climate change? Here are six steps you can take today to do something | Opinion
Climate action
So, you are concerned about the Climate Crisis and are not sure what to do about it. Know that you are not alone. Also know that the Climate Movement needs you, it needs everyone, to do everything we can to address this crisis. Here are some ideas:
- Learn more about how our world is warming; the causes, consequences and actions that need to be taken to stop it. Start by visiting NASA’s website on climate.
- Talk about it, a lot, with friends, family, neighbors, everybody and anybody.
- Get involved; join a climate group or two. Ask how you can help. You undoubtedly have the skills they need. If you have money to donate, they could benefit from that too.
- Get political; take to the streets, contact elected officials, repeatedly, at all levels of government, and demand that they take action to address this crisis. They were elected to service the people, and there is no higher service than protecting the world we live in.
- Walk the talk; take steps to reduce your emissions. It is very gratifying.
- Pace yourself; we’re in this for the long haul. Have Hope.
Ron Sadler, Salmon
Paint streets for safety
In the wake of the tragic death of the skateboarder last week, I’d like to point out that most of the road markings throughout Boise’s North End are either very faded or completely rubbed off. Crosswalks, bike lanes, school ahead, share-the-road-arrows (“sharrows”) on 13th and elsewhere desperately need to be repainted. Fresh white clean markings contribute to a “culture of caution,” and where they are faded or gone creates confusion, especially crosswalks. On Harrison Blvd, it’s hard to tell which intersections have crosswalks and which do not. We need a paint crew throughout the whole North End.
Richard Coyle, Boise
Why not against the flow?
It is a shame that bikers and skaters have to be going the same direction as the cars when on the highway. Cars heading south get to see the cars heading north. A biker does not get that advantage and can’t see the car behind them that may be heading towards them so they have no opportunity to jump out of the way. When I was a kid, I could ride my bike against the traffic flow and was lucky enough to avoid being killed by a car whose driver wasn’t paying attention. It’s so sad that the powers to be don’t see that advantage.
Phylis Call, Meridian
Has ITD abandoned Hwy 21?
The amount of neglect on Hwy 21 is shameful. No cleaning of borrow pits for over 8 years. This has left rock slides in place, creating a ramp for rocks to fall onto travel lanes. On a road with very few areas to pull over, the rocks sit inches from the fog line, or on the fog line. The cracks in the surface of the roads continue to widen, creating potholes. ITD previously sealed the cracks, but not for years. And there has been no seal coating of the highway for years.
Many signs were knocked down this winter and have not been replaced or fixed. There exists no sign indicating Robie Creek in either direction. Bus stop signs are missing. Curve signs are missing. Removing “danger trees” on Hwy 55? There are many “danger trees” along Hwy 21 also.
Barbara McClain, Idaho City
