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.
Lowenthal emphasizes the importance of transitioning from fossil fuels for future generations.
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But they also deserve to benefit from the cleanup, to make up for the harms that they have suffered.
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.
I would like to also just point out that President Obama appointed Mario to the Federal Maritime Commission in 2011.
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