Letter: Kids know full well what’s needed to abandon fossil fuels

Adult leaders must assure
kids climate is a priority

Re: “Points to weigh before proposing climate fixes” (Letter to the editor, Oct. 2):

I think the letter-writer has gotten ahead of himself in suggesting that children come up with solutions to the climate crisis. They are deferring to adults to do this.

The letter-writer could do this himself if he thought much about the problem.

I applaud the kids for their efforts. And they understand full well what is operationally meant by abandoning fossil fuels.

Some have created a media storm against their position that is directed at children as young as 8 — this is mean-spirited. Adult leadership should come to the fore to assure the kids and the rest of us that they seek solutions.

Robert Sinuhe
Oakland

 

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