Letter to the Editor Letter-to-the-editor |
I was aghast to read Daniel Yergin’s Feb. 15 opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal declaring that liquefied natural gas and shale oil will put the U.S. in a strategically good position to bring stability, power and money to our geopolitical standing.
Shale oil, not to be confused with oil shale, was experimentally produced in Western Colorado where I live, and where I stood in line at the closing bank when Unical failed and Exxon pulled out. Shale oil is the toxic sludge piped from Canada and refined in the U.S. for shipment overseas; this at great environmental cost to the air and great expense as a production cost. You want none of this in your backyard, or in your portfolio.
Our region also produces natural gas. Many wells have run their profitable course and sit poorly capped and leaking. Liquefied natural gas is energy-intensive to produce, dangerous to transport and will be and has been fought against by the citizens at the proposed export terminals, as witnessed in places like Oregon..
With the future we face, fossil fuels are irresponsible and a bad investment, and not for geopolitical gaming.
Barb Coddington
Glenwood Springs
Readers around Aspen and Snowmass Village make the Aspen Times’ work possible. Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality, locally relevant journalism.
Now more than ever, your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally. Every contribution, however large or small, will make a difference.
Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage.
I was aghast to read Daniel Yergin’s Feb. 15 opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal declaring that liquefied natural gas and shale oil will put the U.S. in a strategically good position to bring…
TO APPLY PLEASE:TEXT WEN12 TO 25000 or WWW.WENDYS-CAREERS.COMSTARTING PAY- $16.00Wendy’s is looking for great people to join our family. This…
bachelors degree and min 3yrs outdoor parks/ trails and supervisory exp required.
Multiple Positions Valley Lumber Basalt Now Hiring—Several PositionsWe are looking for motivated individuals to join our team in Basalt.We offer…
Turn your passion into a profession, by learning to bathe and groom dogs. $20 / hr. (plus tips) with growth…
The Aspen Times is looking for detail oriented, early risers to deliver newspapers in the Roaring Fork Valley.Earn money on…
Massage TherapistWe are hiring therapists now for full time employment. Therapists are paid per massage plus commission and tips. The…
Opportunities available at the City of Aspen! Accounts Payable Technician Art Educator Audio Visual Technician Box Office Representative Building Support…
Hiring Patrol and Jail Deputies Seeking service-minded, community-focused individuals to join its team in Aspen! Competitive pay & generous benefits.…
NOW HIRING FOR SPRING & SUMMER!Be a part of Glenwood Springs History! FT & PT positions available!LIFEGUARD – $15-18/hrHEAD LIFEGUARD…
Seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join local design-build firm. Responsibilities include project budgets, estimates, procurement, and schedules. Must…
Ajax Roofing is currently hiring roofers. Contact Jay at 970-618-3169 or stop by the office at
Multiple positions available at Quality Brands of the Rockies, your local Budweiser distributor.SIGN ON BONUS for all positions!CDL Driver -…
Were seeking an experienced Bookkeeper whose primary responsibilities will include managing financial records for our company and portfolio of properties.…
Full Time Bank Teller / New AccountsFamily owned and operatedResponsibilities include:Developing customer relationships, negotiating various transactions involving cash and financial…
Timberline Excavation is looking for Excavation Laborers/Pipe fitters Equipment Operators for work in the Roaring Fork Valley. Top Pay and…
Front Desk staffing and management for vacation rental management company. Management of guest service, concierge, check in, check out and…
Pour House is looking for wait staff and cooks. Great pay and a fun place to work. Hours are 4:30…
At Alpine Bank we go above and beyond to help our employees, customers and communities achieve their dreams.Alpine Bank Benefits…
El Jebel – Crew, $17.00 / hour: Free Meals, Free Uniforms, Flexible Schedules, Opportunity of Advancement. TEXT WEN12 TO 25000…
Assistant Dean of Advising & Career ServicesColorado Mountain CollegeCentral ServicesGlenwood SpringsUnder the direction of Assistant Vice President for Student Services…
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Jobs
Classifieds
Autos
Real Estate
Rentals
Service Directory
Pets
Merchandise
Legals
Place Legal Ad
Search Legal Ads
Farm & Ranch
Recreation
Announcements
Contact Us
Become a Carrier
Submissions
Submit a Request to Update a Crime Story
Advertise
Submit an Obituary
Archives
Newsletters
Buy Photos
Commercial Print Sales
RSS
Aspen E-edition
Snowmass E-edition
Cookie List
Do not sell my personal information
Breckenridge – Summit County
Craig – Moffat County
Glenwood Springs – Rifle
Park City – Utah
Steamboat Springs – Routt County
Vail – Eagle Valley
Winter Park – Granby – Grand County
Aspen High School – Skier Scribbler
Printing Press Jobs
©2005 – 2022 Swift Communications, Inc.
