Green energy is surging

In response to “Why I don’t care about the climate” (Daily Camera, 5/21/25) where Mr. Masito claims that he has read all the evidence.

How is it possible he missed the mountains of evidence in Science and Economics? Scientific fact: In 1859, John Tyndall discovered that CO2 traps heat. Scientific fact: In 1896, Svante Arrhenius claimed that burning fossil fuels would warm the planet.

Economic fact: The primary reason worldwide adoption of green energy is happening at a rapid and accelerating rate is because it’s less expensive to produce than traditional sources (nuclear being the most expensive) — not environmentalists and politicians. Economic fact: even with population growth and increased demand from the existing populations worldwide, demand for oil has peaked and is on a downward trend. Economics 101: lower demand equals lower prices. You can thank intelligent people for making the smart decision the build solar farms and windmills for lower gas/energy prices. The other reason prices are falling is that the current administration’s trade wars are slowing the global economy and therefore energy demand. Mr. Masito asks why a state like Texas, whose government doesn’t “give a fig” about climate change, is building green energy capacity at a faster rate than California? Governments don’t build power plants, power companies do and they choose the lowest cost of production options.

Mr. Masito never stated in his article that green energy is bad, just a list of his favorite hand-picked examples where he dubiously claimed that these projects are not working out. Mr. Masito can attack politicians and get paid to write articles devoid of facts if he wants, but green energy is surging worldwide to the environmental and economic benefit of us all — including the birdies and tortoises he mentioned.

— David Roeckel, Boulder

Move beyond the outdated labels about only children

As an only child, I’ve often heard the stereotype that we’re lonely, spoiled or socially awkward. But in my experience, growing up without siblings gave me a head start in independence, self-awareness and focus. I learned how to entertain myself, speak confidently with adults and take responsibility for my goals early on. However, I’ve also seen how much of that growth depends on parenting. Without the right support, it’s easy for only children to miss out on important social skills or feel isolated.

That’s why Boulder, a community that values education, innovation and personal development, should pay more attention to the unique needs of only children. The idea that we’re at a disadvantage is outdated. Research says that only children are more likely to excel academically and show strong self-confidence when parents are intentional about balancing structure with social exposure.

For example, studies have shown that only children often outperform their peers with siblings in areas like verbal ability and leadership roles. This is not because they are inherently better. It is because they tend to receive more direct attention and higher expectations from their parents.

Boulder parents already have incredible tools at their disposal, including great schools, parks, youth programs and community events. The key is using those resources to give only children space: not just to succeed, but to struggle, adapt and grow alongside others.

It is time to move beyond the outdated labels. Only children are not exceptions to the rule. They are the rule, just written differently. When supported the right way, they can thrive both socially and professionally and contribute just as much, if not more, to the communities they grow up in.

— Grayson Patrick, CU Boulder

Most did not ask for tariffs

Modern day tariffs had their roots in the import duties imposed by the British and led to the American Revolution 250 years ago. It is now the policy of the president to use tariffs, (import duties), to manipulate the rest of the world. He claims his supporters asked for tariffs. That means a minority of Americans asked for them.

Isn’t it ironic: The very thing that resulted in the founding of America, could be the very act that brings about its downfall? Donald Trump, the owner of 6 bankruptcies, is far from an expert on economic issues. He is gambling with my future, and I resent that.

— Bob Grimes, Windsor