What would investigation show?

Re: "Trump should build coalitions in both parties," by Gromer Jeffers Jr., Thursday Metro column.

I don't get it. You're the mainstream media, so I'll ask you.

What, exactly, are the "investigations into Russia's involvement in the 2016 elections ..." supposed to turn up? What was Russia supposed to have done that influenced our elections (elections is defined as the act of voting)? We're all aware that the Democratic Party's computer was compromised by a group that appears to be Russian. But that was not the election, that was the campaign.

We repeatedly hear about the Russians, Trump, election, investigation from the media and politicians. No one, however, goes any further than to link the four words. Is there anything to it and, if so, what is it? What is supposed to have happened?

Barbara King, East Dallas

Climate policy abhorrent

Thanks to The Dallas Morning News for the consistent climate reporting. This most recent Trump policy decision is abhorrent on so many levels. He is endangering our planet recklessly. He is sending jobs to China as they pick up the lead in carbon-friendly technology.

Finally, we will lose jobs at home as clean carbon options become less attractive. There is a simple and elegant solution. It's carbon fee and dividend. Get involved. Join Citizens' Climate Lobby now.

Carter Keith, Plano

Resist Trump's attacks

Re: "Trump undoing Clean Power Plan -- Executive orders start removing Obama's CO 2 limits on power plants," Wednesday news story.

With the stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump has started the process of undoing all the good work President Barack Obama did with regards to climate change and protection of the environment. What purpose is this going to serve -- making our world a more polluted and dangerous place?

These coal jobs aren't coming back and the folks who believe this nonsense are living in a fool's paradise. Why is Trump contributing to more greenhouse gas emissions? Does he care nothing for the future of America's children, grandchildren and generations to come?

Why is he trying to dismantle so many needed social programs (Meals on Wheels, National Institutes of Health funding and research, etc.) in order to get money to build this ridiculous wall that is going to serve no purpose and only contribute to making the immigration situation worse?

I can only hope that he will have an epiphany and see the light or (and this is sad but may be necessary) that he's impeached. But then we would be stuck with Mike Pence who, in my opinion, could be even worse for the nation.

In any event, we must resist this attack on our environment and stand up to these greedy predators who seek harm to our America.

Roger Curnock, Dallas/Oak Lawn

Wind energy has flaws

Re: "Texas energy comes clean -- Michael Webber: State's natural gas production and renewables have helped U.S. cut carbon emissions even as population, economy have grown," Wednesday Viewpoints.

Webber cites the growth of wind energy and natural gas production in Texas as reducing the nation's carbon footprint. He is half right: Electricity from natural gas has indeed reduced carbon dioxide emissions. But careful analysis of wind energy indicates its use provides no net reduction of CO 2 .

Wind power is unreliable. It does not replace a single megawatt of conventional power because all the backup generation capacity must still be there, online, running and instantly ready when the wind dies.

Wind energy does not reduce CO 2 or cost because of the needed conventional power backup. Adding wind energy results in higher rates than if coal, natural gas or nuclear power were used alone.

Wind farms take enormous space for the small power produced. They create annoying noise and kill birds. Without subsidies and mandates wind power couldn't survive. It makes no sense on any level.

Robert P. Smith, Dallas/Preston Hollow

Demand and tell the truth

George Orwell is said to have believed that telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act during times of deceit.

We must revolt against the president by telling, expecting and demanding the truth.

David Voss, Dallas

Reward for resisting Trumpcare

Trump press secretary Sean Spicer is correct when he says voters against Trumpcare will pay a price.

They will get their spines and souls back.

Kurt Wolfenbarger, Dallas/White Rock