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Letter to the editor: Prioritize climate over weapons of war

Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion October 23, 2022

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Autumn has once again splashed her delightful array of colors with shameless abandon across Maine’s landscapes. In a world of 24-hour news cycles, a walk in the woods at this time of year restores one’s soul. On this afternoon, during this walk, the question came to me: “Why are we constantly at war?” The conflict in Ukraine could stop tomorrow if both sides agreed that there is no conceivably better outcome than where things are right... + full article



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