By Cecilia Rosenthal Santa Monica
I had hoped that, with all the documentaries, magazines and news articles, and especially the frequent letters to the editor in the SMDP on the subject, that by now, all of Santa Monica would understand the danger of global warning and the importance of trees to fight it. But after reading J.W. Petoria’s letter, I realize there are still some Santa Monicans to whom the truth has not yet sunk in. It’s about time you learned, J.W., that the trees are one of the greatest combatants of global warming.
The leaves of trees absorb the pollution from cars (and buses) and produce oxygen. Do you finally understand why they are so important, especially to some of the busiest traffic streets in Santa Monica?
Also, you don’t seem to have any more knowledge of the Treesavers than you do of the trees.
A visit to one of their meetings would show you a group of mature, sincere people, probably much like yourself, except that, unlike you, they understand global warming and how best they can work against it. I’m sure you’ll then realize who are destroying Santa Monica and help to replace them with a caring [City] Council.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 12, 2008. Read the original PDF.