Letters for Aug. 9: US government has a history of subsidizing new tech

Letters for Aug. 9: US government has a history of subsidizing new tech

Energy technologies Re “Let the market decide the future of wind, solar subsidies” (Other Views, July 28): This opinion column misses several key points concerning green energy. Wind and solar are not only about generating energy but about protecting the planet. Contrary to a few individuals, science tells us without a doubt that energy plants burning coal and natural gas create gases that are causing global warming. As the demand for energy inc…