Global warming a reality
To the editor: I’m not sure where to begin in my criticism of Robert Kotala’s uninformed letter on global warming. Global warming is a fact and the controversy is over how much is caused by human civilization. The Arctic is melting at an alarming rate and the Greenland ice cap is shrinking. The warmer temperatures are beginning to melt the Arctic permafrost, which could release hundreds of billions of tons of carbon and methane into the atmosphere. Methane is 25 times more potent a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. This produces a vicious feedback cycle, where warming causes the release of carbon from permafrost, which causes more warming, which causes more release from permafrost. Methane is also being released from the sea floor as the oceans warm. Because of humans’ insatiable need for milk and beef from cattle, the belching and waste produced by millions of cattle around the world contribute a significant amount of methane to the atmosphere.
» Full StoryCatholic fundraiser a success
To the editor:
The Keweenaw Catholic Community Religious Education Program (of Sacred Heart, St. Paul’s and the Keweenaw Missions) held our annual Pancake/French Toast fundraiser at Sacred Heart Church in Calumet on Feb. 20.
Tourney supports school, area
To the editor:
On Feb. 27 and 28, the Hancock Sports Booster Club sponsored our annual Elementary Basketball Tournament. This is a major fundraiser for our organization.
Improvements to park planned
To the editor:
The Mohawk Park Committe has just had it’s 11th “Cabin Fever Music Fest.” Those of you who attended know how great the music was. For those who couldn’t make it, we will have our annual “Music in the Park” this summe.
Stupak wrong on health care
To the editor:
Congressman Stupak insists the average family health care policy in northern Michigan is over $13,000 per year.
Health care reform needed
To the editor:
I am writing this in complete frustration. Do we need health care reform?
In an effort to care for my mother, who is 85 years old, I was seeking to obtain Calcitonin for an elevated calcium level.
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