Re: Nov. 17 op-ed. Ted Cruz has a chance to lead on climate change. Texans should demand it.

As a Texan who is deeply concerned about the effects of global warming on millions of people in Texas, I want Sen. Ted Cruz to listen to all his constituents. We have lived through wildfires, hurricanes, floods, winter storms and droughts. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, our state has a distinction of having 188 weather disasters from 1980 to 2024, with losses exceeding $1 billion each. Millions of Texans have suffered physically, mentally and financially.

While overseeing the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee we want Sen. Cruz to work for the safety and welfare of all people across our country to reduce risks and losses. The majority of U.S. citizens want elected leaders to address the climate crisis by working together like Sen. John McCain did. It is not a partisan issue; global warming affects all of us. You can do it Sen. Cruz!

Kalpana Sutaria, Project Manager, City of Austin and Member, Austin Metro Chapter, Citizens’ Climate Lobby

Published by the Austin American-Statesman

November 24, 2024