To be clear, the natural world's decaying plant matter does produce carbon emissions. But the world's forests absorb far more carbon dioxide than they emit. Trees now capture about one-third of all man-made emissions.
Sandra Kaszynski
Costa Mesa
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Drunk Rescue inspires a rhyme
Re. "Hand over your the keys," March 29:
Until every car is equipped with a DUI ignition lock
News of DUI mayhem and deaths will continue to shock
Cabs are a financial raid on one's purse
Then what is even worse
Waking up hung over in the early morning dark
How to find where your car you parked
Hoping against all hope it has not been towed away
When you need your car to start another day
Hats off to these to entrepreneurs whose price will break the backs
Of the outrageous gouging of the Orange County hacks
Better yet save a life or career or two
I only hope our transportation agency decides not to sue.
Michael P. Ridley
Costa Mesa
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Food Pantry ready for summer influx
In March, our Laguna Food Pantry provided free groceries to 870 families and individuals, a total of 2,511 people. We hope that the economy soon improves so that our services are no longer needed, but until that time, our all-volunteer staff will welcome neighbors struggling to make ends meet.
Also, as summer approaches, many kids who depend on school for breakfast and lunch are at risk of going hungry. With that in mind, the Laguna Resource Center will increase its purchases from Second Harvest in Irvine and the Federal Food Bank to ensure that our pantry's shelves and refrigerators are well-stocked.
We're open weekday mornings from 7:30 to 10, just north of the dog park. All are welcome. No one has to show identification or proof of residence.
Andy Siegenfeld
Laguna Beach
The writer is the chairman of the Laguna Resource Center.
