PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • July 28, 2022
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says “Half of humanity is in the danger zone, from floods, droughts, extreme storms and wildfires. No nation is immune. Yet we continue to feed our fossil fuel addiction.” Here are some actions that can be taken by people in industrial nations to avoid collective suicide: Drive only when necessary; fly only for special occasions and emergencies; reduce meat consumption to as close to zero as possible, and purchase only things we absolutely need. Perhaps we Mainers can start this international effort. ~ Len Frenkel, South Portland