Local Kansas legislators meet to discuss climate issues for "Pizza, Politics and the Planet"

Wednesday, December 18--Picasso’s Pizzeria,  Wichita

The event was called "Pizza, Politics and the Planet." It was announced in the calendar for the Peace and Social Justice Center of South Central Kansas. When I got to Picasso's Pizzeria, it turned out that the event was more of a Sierra Club event. That was OK. It turned out that many of our local Kansas legislators had come to hear their constituents and to answer questions. 

Present were Senator Mary Ware, Representative J.C. Moore, Representative Jim Ward, Representative Gail Finney, Representative Michael Capps, Representative Carolyn McGuinn and Senator Oletha Faust Guido.

The event’s MC was Zack Pistora, the lobbyist for Sierra Club 

Among the subjects discussed that night included the extreme weather changes that have come to pass, since global warming has begun. Unlike our idiot President Donald Trump, no one in attendance had to question global warming. We all knew it was real—no doubt about it.

People in attendance discussed such extreme changes as flooding, tornadoes and earthquakes.

As we could tell by a paper from the Sierra Club given out at the event, Cities across this state are trying to become more energy efficient and many cities have adapted an energy efficient programs. Pistora announced that Kansas had surpassed its goal of 20 percent renewable energy by 2020. Many cities in Kansas hope to do much better, for instance  Lawrence, KS, wants to move to 100 percent clean energy by 2030.

Among other things discussed were the "Climate and Health Declaration, Leadership Opportunities!"

"WE DECLARE OUR COMMITMENT TO A HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR ALL!"

"Over 400 Kansans and 29 organizations have signed the Kansas Climate + Health Declaration. We stand together with leading public health organizations to make a clear call to our state’s leadership to address climate change as a primary threat to public health. Have you signed?"

We're pleased to announce the City of Lawrence as our first municipal signer! To see the full list of organizational signers and their statements of support, visit ResilientKansas.org.

  

We need to reduce risks of climate disruption to safeguard the future of our state. Join the movement to urge bold, comprehensive action to reduce emissions and build resilience."

Among other changes were an end to Fracking. Those present also discussed how abandoned wells need to be safer.

Other issues discussed included a lower sales tax on food, to help poorer people to afford the food they need.

So this is just one in such of many meetings these people plan to hold over the next year to help restore our climate and reduce the harm caused by hapless inconsiderate idiots as President Donald Trump.