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Pat Giesfeldt: School forest trips a phone call away
We often see children who have trouble focusing their attention in an indoor classroom become "stars" when they are taking a field study guided hike in our outdoor classroom. read story
Carmen Chinchilla: Energy bill should be more muscular
I have been following the debate over the American Clean Energy and Security Act, and I was very excited to see it pass in the House on June 26. read story
Heather Moore: Become a vegetarian, reduce methane gas
Pardon me, but since the nation's 170 million belching bovines, sheep and pigs are reportedly responsible for one-quarter of the methane released in the U.S. every year, it might be wise for us to stop raising so many animals and start eating more vegetarian foods. read story
George Meyer: Kids' love of nature crucial to state's future
Regarding your article of July 1, "Back to nature: Getting kids to rediscover the great outdoors," studies demonstrate that children who have not gained an appreciation for the outdoors by age 12 are not likely to participate in the outdoors as adults. read story
Katy Walter: Senators should strengthen energy bill
I wholeheartedly agree that the American Clean Energy and Security Act could do more. read story
Sue Beitlich: Farmers support climate change bill
America's family farmers have unique roles to play in combating global climate change. read story
Clemens Baime: Campaign cash is at root of refusal to consider single-payer
Dear Editor: It's interesting being a patient at UW hospital while contemplating my life, assessing the health care that sustains it, and knowing that 50 million people cannot afford it. read story
Ralph R. Layman Sr.: Change tax system to benefit employers
Dear Editor: Why penalize employers for having workers? All the income and Social Security taxes an employee pays on wages come from the employer. read story
David J. Undis: Transplant recipients should also donate organs
Dear Editor: There's one question that nobody seems to be asking about Steve Jobs and his liver transplant: Is Steve Jobs a registered organ donor? read story
Clemence Darriet: Climate bill weak but a good first step
Dear Editor: I have been following the debate over American Clean Energy and Security Act, and I was very excited to see it pass in the House on Friday, June 26. read story
