Sunday, February 02, 2020

From Wisconsin:

February 2, 2020
By John Skoug

When climate change appears in the news, (click here) it often seems there’s an impassable breach in attitudes toward it; readers may be surprised to learn that a recent report by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication indicates 59% of registered voters believe climate change is caused by mostly human activities, and this sentiment is growing rapidly among Democrats and Republicans. Americans increasingly want action to address climate change.

The Eau Claire city and county governments — like scores across the country — are exhibiting vision and leadership on behalf of their citizens by adopting resolutions to address climate change. They have committed to carbon neutrality by 2050, an important milestone that will mitigate the most serious effects of climate change. As reported by this newspaper on Dec. 29, a plan will be submitted for review by the city’s sustainability advisory committee, then a public hearing will occur before a vote by the City Council, all of which could be completed by March. An important partner in meeting these ambitious goals, Xcel Energy, has also pledged carbon neutrality by 2050....

I would encourage all the Democratic candidates to meet with a town or country's sustainability committee to understand their plans and how they plan to achieve their goals. If the federal authorities understand the efforts of it's citizens there is a lot that can be accomplished at the federal level.