Alan Lowenthal: “Plastic production is an environmental justice issue too.”

We are also concerned that the administration has not been forthcoming with the public about its reasons for moving forward with Lease Sale 257.

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.

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

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.