Letters To The Editor

Only in some bottles
In response to your recent post on Aug. 5, "Let's Talk Going Green," I wanted to clarify that BPA is found in polycarbonate bottles, not all plastic containers. Many stories on the topic omit this important point.
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A two-tiered society
It's good to know that "Sustainable Ballard" and other advisory groups are making AvalonBay developers "warm and happy." They may even manage a tweak or two, like one less vehicle. But 230 "market rent" apartments and 295 vehicles aren't going to lessen the impact of heightened air pollution and traffic congestion in Seattle. Sustainable Ballard, et al are sustaining gentrification while the mayor laughs up his sleeve about a "green" Seattle.
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Over-priced bottled water
Your July 21 article, "Bottled water under local fire" explored the implications of Mayor Nickel's decision to phase out city spending of taxpayers' dollars on bottled water. Nickel's choice is significant because it will help rebuild public confidence in Seattle's tap water, which is the first step in protecting our most precious natural resource from being privatized and exploited by corporate interests.
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Editorial incorrect
Jack Mayne's perspective is simply factually incorrect. By state law, Sound Transit funds collected from Seattle and Shoreline must be spent in those municipalities.
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Biofuels cause
engine damage
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