I would like to ask a question about this blog before pivoting to the debate over the Green New Deal.
Item 1: The future of this “Climate Sense” feature
It’s the end of March and the end of the first quarter of 2019. I thought this would be a good time to assess the success or failure of my weekly list of stories related to climate change.
The intent of “Climate Sense,” as I mentioned at the start of the year, is simply to share some of the important research, political developments, fascinating viewpoints or inspiring opinions that I come across during my reading.
So is anybody reading these blog posts? And, more to the point, is anybody getting any value from them?
These are questions that I would like every reader to answer, especially if you believe these weekly blog posts are worthwhile. You can comment in the comment section below or send me a private email at ChrisBDunagan@gmail.com. I’m always open to suggestions — even more in this moment, as I ponder the future of this series.
Your comments will determine whether I keep this going as is, change it in some way or drop it entirely. So please take a moment, if only to say “Keep it” or “Drop it.” Thank you.
Here are the “Climate Sense” blog entries to date:
- January 1: I would like to share what I learn during this coming year
- January 8: The last four years are the warmest four on record
- January 17: Ice at both poles keeps melting at a faster and faster rate
- January 26: Public opinions shift; economic experts propose plan
- February 2: U.S. stuck in icebox while Australia comes out of the oven
- February 9: Congressional hearings and the Green New Deal
- February 16: Talking about climate change
- February 23: Concerns rise over methane and auto-emission rules
- March 2: The road to clean energy – politics, technology and culture
- March 9: So much is still about politics
- March 16: Sharing a little optimism about climate change
- March 23: Sea ice, economics, legal issues and the orca task force
Item 2: Green New Deal on the Senate floor
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, apparently thought he would embarrass Democrats by forcing a vote on the Green New Deal, which calls for massive changes to reduce greenhouse gases. Most Democrats voted “present,” but the floor debate became a rare chance to discuss climate change in the Senate — and now many Republicans are acknowledging that something needs to be done. Will this make a difference?
Reporter Marianne Lavelle offers a pretty good summary of what
happened for Inside Climate News
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/25032019/green-new-deal-senate-vote-mcconnell-climate-change-policy
Here is what our two Democratic senators and Alaskan Republican Lisa Murkowski had to say on the Senate floor:
Well I read them – I live in Skagit County and link from Mike Sato news blog.
They are of value and I suspect many readers use them or pass them on.
Commenting on blogs is usually not easy unless you have an account and have practiced so maybe many readers but few commenters. I am not even sure if my comment works. I tried to comment earlier on a topic and it did not work even though I got no error messages.
I read them! I love your blog and I hope you will continue to post. They are a VERY valuable source of information and discussion.