Letters to the Editor
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The middle path?
Addressing the controversial is a fine thing to do and using extreme examples of postitions on either side of an arguement is OK with me, but I also pay attention to the broader aspects and notice that the article doesn't mention some of the less drastic measures that could be taken in the short term such as the widespread introduction of no-till farming which would vastly increase the amount of carbon sequestered in the topsoil, which is in itself, rapidly being depleted as well, due to the tilling of the soil and other agricultural practices on huge scales around the world. Of course agribusiness which paints itself green these days sees the bottom line and fears it would reduce its profits more than the speculated dangers of CO2 buildup. No-till also reduces methane production AND lessens the need for fossil fuels for everything from fertilizing to..well...tilling itself. I'd say there is a lot to say about the middle path even if it doesn't generate the kind of controversy that draws eyes to the TV and in this case the writer's journalistic piece on the subject. Let's hope that moderating perspective pervail even if there is fame, glory and money in ignoring those voices.