LTE: Climate change fight is a wise investment

LTE in the Austin America-Statesman: Climate change fight is a wise investment By: Dr. Mary Ann Gonzales, Texas PSR president Austin's initiative to mitigate carbon emissions is a starting point in the climate conversation. The question really shouldn't be how much will it cost to plant trees, but what is the cost of doing nothing? As a physician and board president of Texas Physicians for Social Responsibility, I am keenly aware of the health impacts of climate change. We are seeing rising cases of asthma, heatstroke, heart disease, vector-borne illnesses and other conditions that are a direct result of climate and pollution. Factor in the ...