Earth Day visit
I saw Air Force One landing in Miami. Majestic.
President Obama came to advance the cause of combating climate change.
I figured his little field trip used upwards of 10,000 gallons of gas, or about what the average South Florida commuter consumes in 10 years’ time.
If actions speak louder than words, global warming is but a photo op for the political class.
Jaime Basagoitia, Miami
This story was originally published April 23, 2015 at 8:06 PM with the headline "Earth Day visit."