An environmental group notes that 2007 was the second hottest on record globally and the local experience in Little Rock and Fort Smith mirrors the warming trend with average temps up 2.3 and 1.7 degrees, respectively. (That’s a lot, in relative terms.) If you don’t care about the environment much, note that the byproducts of a warmer climate include more biting bugs during deer season and fewer ducks to shoot during the winter. If the convenience of hunters isn’t enough to get us to act, we are doomed.

What can we do? Do more with wind and solar energy. Build at least one fewer coal-fired generating plant. Urge Arkansas congressmen to get on board legislation to address the problem.

Advertisement

Be a Part of the Fight

Step up and make a difference by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times, the progressive, alternative newspaper in Little Rock that's been fighting for truth for 50 years. Our tough, determined, and feisty journalism has earned us over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 daily email blasts, all of whom value our commitment to holding the powerful accountable. But we need your help to do even more. By subscribing or donating, you'll not only have access to all of our articles, but you'll also be supporting our efforts to hire more writers and expand our coverage. Join us in the fight for truth by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times today.

Previous article For a progressive tax system Next article Vote NO on Initiated Act 1