Peter Buck
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Op-Ed: We Are in a Dangerous Climate. But We Are Far From Helpless
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In July, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency’s intent to undo “the endangerment finding” on greenhouse gases. While other scandals, disruptions and divisions consume our attention, we cannot lose sight of the fact that human-caused climate change is a persistent and accelerating threat and that we are far from helpless against it. We have choices and…
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Op-Ed: Recognize, Respect and Respond to Climate Change
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It is dangerous not to respect your opponent. Never underestimate their capabilities. Last week, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told our top officers, “No more climate change worship.” Following on President Trump’s baseless characterization of climate change as a “con job” at the United Nations, we need more voices setting the record straight. This is a gravely serious…
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Opinion: State College Town Hall Stories Show Need to Work Together in Opposing Trump Policies
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On Saturday, people gathered at a town hall at the State Theatre in State College. They shared stories of worry about the Trump regime with former Congressman Conor Lamb as well as our Centre County Democratic state representatives and county commissioners and other local leaders. I walked away more convinced that we must use our strengths, focus on issues,…
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Op-Ed: Youth Know the Direction America Should Take. I’m Listening
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Several years ago, the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors considered how to upgrade a walking path in a park. A Scout came to the podium. He advised us to make it as accessible as possible. He knew a child in a wheelchair whose family would benefit from a smoother path. Over the last few years,…
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Buck: Solar Power Purchase Agreement Will Do Exactly What It Set Out to Accomplish
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The intergovernmental solar power purchase agreement (SPPA) will do exactly what it set out to do. It will provide stable and affordable Centre County solar power to our local governments from a Pennsylvania solar company. It has also provided our local governments a way to plan for more rooftop and ground-mounted solar as well as…
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Op-Ed: Don’t Be Distracted by ‘Inactivists.’ Solar Is the Present and Future
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Last week, this outlet published Josh Portney’s misguided and ill-informed opinion piece on the regional solar power purchase agreement (SPPA). Portney presents himself as a sleuth and advocate for the truth. In fact, he shows his fundamental lack of understanding about the SPPA, governmental processes and the drivers of climate change. I wouldn’t fault readers…