Alan Lowenthal: “We could leverage our R&D muscle and decades of experience in renewables.”

I, too, wish to send my condolences to the families of those that died in the tragic accident in Santa Barbara.

I personally remain cautiously optimistic, but I also still believe that transitioning away from fossil fuel is the most effective strategy for saving the planet for our children and for our grandchildren.

Gulf Coast communities are also on the front lines of climate change, and sea-level rise, erosion, flooding, and more powerful storms will continue to wreak havoc until we reduce our emissions.

Well, that's a really complete answer.