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OPINION | Let's discuss climate change

By David Newton | Retired AU Faculty | October 28

Instead of fossil fuels, we should switch to clean, renewable energy, such as solar and wind power — with storage. Other states in the southeast are taking positive steps. I am unaware of similar actions in Alabama. We need discussion, planning and action without delay.

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Letter to the Editor: Alternative energy sources could slow weather's drama

By David Newton | Retired AU Faculty | January 10

In the last several years, we've seen drought in the South, tornadoes in the South and Midwest, floods in the Mississippi River basin, hurricanes Irene and Sandy in the East, wildfires in the West and thousands of high temperature daily records across the U.S.

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Your view: Easy energy long gone

By David Newton | Retired AU Faculty | March 1

Unfortunately, the era of cheap oil from fossil petroleum is over. The "easy oil" has been found, mined and burned.

David Newton | Retired AU Faculty

OPINION | Let's discuss climate change

Letter to the Editor: Alternative energy sources could slow weather's drama

Your view: Easy energy long gone

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