Evaluating energy use

Dear Editor:

I’m reluctant to wade into this discussion since I have the feeling that there is much emotional intensity attached to the realization that we are facing a climate crisis.  My reading of the Global Warming Petition Project or Oregon Project, as referenced by Jane Vandervliet, and the accompanying commentary on Wikipedia suggests that the conclusions and the authority of some of the signers are suspect.

(I salute the editor for attempting to bring some balance to the topic.)

I am directing my energy into trying to assess my carbon footprint and what measures  can be taken to lessen that. I would welcome thoughts from others as to how they evaluate their energy consumption and what they have done to reduce it. I believe that we cannot rely on government alone to provide the leadership that is critical now.

Jim Brown, Guelph/Eramosa