PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • August 2, 2022
The price of all fossil fuels, including gasoline, heating oil, natural gas and propane, has increased dramatically in the past year, and the cost of electricity has skyrocketed. Many commentators and news analysts would have you believe that the war in Ukraine is to blame, but the real villain is the fossil fuel industry. It produces more gas and oil than our country needs, and exports to countries around the globe. Such companies can set their own prices, and do – at your expense. Fight climate change and deny profits to the fossil fuel industry. Switch to heat pumps or wood pellet furnaces, purchase an electric vehicle and subscribe to one of the many clean-power options offered by solar developers. Take out a loan if you are short on funds – the savings will offset your payments. ~ Joe Hardy, Wells