Thursday, October 31, 2019

GET ME REWRITE: On the topic of climate change, Robin Vos asks, "How can I be sure?"


In a world that constantly changing.


Reported in Wisconsin GOP leader Robin Vos says climate change is ‘probably’ real.  (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10/30/2019)

Talk to local officials, Robin.

The Eau Claire City Council was the first Wisconsin municipality to set a carbon neutral goal, passing a resolution in March 2018. City council member Kate Beaton said the council was frustrated by the U.S. withdrawal and wanted to commit to the Paris climate agreement’s goals. 
"There's a lack of action on the federal and even the state level to do our part to make sure we’re protecting our communities from climate change," Beaton said. "So we are adding to this movement that is empowering local communities to cut carbon emissions locally." 
City councils in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Monona and Middleton have adopted similar goals. 
Kabat said he expects more Wisconsin communities to join the effort as city leaders are forced to respond to a changing climate. [emphasis added]
In Superior, the city is investing millions in upgrades to its storm sewer system as part of a $23.5 million street reconstruction project. The infrastructure upgrade is anticipated to reduce flooding and sewer backups and provide additional capacity down the line, according to Andrea Crouse, water resources specialist for the city's environmental services division.

Town of Greenville (Outagamie County) 
Not exactly a hotbed of liberalism.
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The Rascals' third of five top 10 hits, "How Can I Be Sure" debuted at #80 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending September 9, 1967.  It spent 11 weeks on the chart, peaking at #4 for two weeks.



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