October 17th 2024.
Dear readers,
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Now, let's talk about electric vehicles (EVs). While EVs are often seen as a solution to reducing carbon emissions, we must consider the bigger picture before fully committing to them. It's true that EVs emit less CO2 than hybrid or gasoline cars over their lifespan. However, the manufacturing process for EVs actually produces 80% more emissions compared to traditional cars due to the use of lithium batteries and the extensive mining required for this material. Additionally, the disposal of these batteries is a growing concern as they end up in landfills and are difficult to recycle.
While carbon emissions are an important factor to consider, we must also take a more holistic approach and consider the impact on our water and soil during the mining process for lithium. This raises serious concerns about the overall sustainability of EVs.
Moving on to local news, 18-year-old Rinu Nair is bringing a fresh perspective to the Fremont Unified School District Area 4 trustee race. As a former student and wellness advocate, Rinu understands the pressures students face and is focused on addressing mental health and academic challenges. With a lack of student representation on the current board, Rinu's candidacy is a breath of fresh air for those seeking true student representation.
In other news, we urge you to vote no on Measure S in Pleasant Hill. This $77 million bond is unnecessary as the district is already well-funded and has previously been turned down for a similar measure. The district's spending habits need to be reined in and we must think about the burden this will place on taxpayers, especially during these challenging times.
Speaking of voting, we must take into account the impact of climate change on public health when casting our ballots. Our current patient, George, suffered from acute kidney failure due to the extreme heat caused by climate change. In addition, we have seen the devastating effects of natural disasters fueled by climate change. It is crucial that we elect leaders who will take action to reduce carbon emissions and move towards clean energy.
On a final note, let's not forget the state of our nation just four years ago. Under the previous administration, we were facing chaos, a struggling economy, and damaged international alliances. Since then, Joe Biden has worked to rebuild our country and improve our standing in the world. We are in a better place now than we were four years ago.
Thank you for reading and we hope you will join us in making informed decisions for the betterment of our community and our nation.
Sincerely,
The Editorial Team
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