HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP Public Comment - Bill Atkinson 2020-01-08From:Janet and Bill
To:City Council; bwstanley@gmail.com; Benjamin Braudrick
Subject:PA Climate Action Plan Subcommittee Proposed Draft Work Plan
Date:Wednesday, January 08, 2020 2:47:13 PM
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The proposed work plan clearly appears to be an extensive effort and thanks to the staff for addressing
the existential crisis of increasing atmospheric temperature. This temperature rise is a proxy for energy
that will disrupt our way of life in ways we can only imagine - none to the good of our neighbors, children
and generations to come.
Setting aside the sociopaths who are willfully ignoring for their own gain the best scientific minds in the
US and the world, the American public (especially the young) is getting wise to the reality that science is
presenting.
The scientific method that gives us our way of life from sanitation, roads, joint replacement, social media,
weather forecasting , affordable transportation, hyper effective weapons and endless other comforts
unheard of a century ago is one of study, rigor and transparency. If you think politics is cut throat, try
publishing a scientific discovery in a reputable journal that is outside accepted knowledge without
rigorous testing, analysis and peer review. Make a mistake in that world and your career is over.
In 1993 congress mandated a climate assessment that addresses climatic impact on our way of life. The
latest (4th) mandated update released last year is the effort of 65 lead scientists and supporting staff, nine
government agencies and 15 universities. The science volume is condensed to 400+ pages. The impact
volume divides the US into ten regions and discusses the everyday impact of the science results on our
everyday life.
The PA proposed draft work plan does not meet the need to drawdown our waste to limit climate warming
to 1.5 degrees as stated in the Paris Climate Accord.
Crudely put gentlemen, you cannot bullshit the laws of physics.
The book of proverbs says a good man leaves a legacy to his children's children. Do the right thing. The
citizens will follow your leadership.
Bill Atkinson
Port Angeles, WA