Student protest inspires

The Spokane high school students who joined global climate change protests to raise awareness and get solutions should inspire us all. (“Spokane high school students join climate change protests,” March 15).

I hear people say that the issue is out of our hands, that 100 companies produce most of the greenhouse gas emissions, many of the biggest offenders are the companies that produce the fossil fuels for transportation and electric production. There are alternatives, like electric vehicles, and solar and wind power, that are increasingly affordable.

Agriculture and animals for meat and dairy account for 14.5 percent of the global total of greenhouse gas emissions. We can farm in ways that keep carbon in the soil, and we can eat less meat.

Misinformation is a major problem in the fight against climate change. There is overwhelming evidence that humanity is facing a real threat, and that a clean energy economy would help. So it is good to see climate activism growing, and the media taking notice.

I think the average person plays an important role. I encourage everyone to decide to act, to reduce energy waste, and to push for legislation like the Green New Deal or a carbon fee and dividend to combat climate change and make the planet healthy again.

Christian White, Spokane

Louise Stonington, Seattle