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Bob Mulqueen's avatar

During your comments at the IEC's annual conference, you made mention of the many notes which you received from people in your KCCI viewing audience after your departure. Yours truly was one of those. I regret that some people here were unable to consider the inconvenient truth of what we have, collectively, inflicted on the global climate. You landed in a good place at Wood's Hole. Thank you for returning to speak at the conference.

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Chris Gloninger's avatar

Bob - thank you! Those notes meant the world to me.

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Robert Leonard's avatar

It was great to finally meet you in person. The keynote was fantastic. Thanks for keeping us up to date on the battle for climate science. Voices like yours will help keep us out of a new dark age.

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Laura Belin's avatar

Thanks for coming back and sharing your wisdom with Iowans.

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Cheryl McCullough's avatar

I too am hopeful for Iowa. I left 6 years ago due to the political climate, mostly related to climate change and Big Ag. I hope 2026 is a bellwether of change.

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Chris Gloninger's avatar

I hope so too!!

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Judy Romine's avatar

Welcome back, Chris! I so appreciated you at KCCI, as the Weather Talent being honest about our rapidly changing weather and our need to protect our environment. Thank you again for standing up and living your truth! Judy Romine

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Chris Gloninger's avatar

Thanks so much, Judy!!

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Lkcjohnson's avatar

Scott and I were so happy to see you and Cathy again!! We love having you here in Iowa!!

And being surrounded by you and others impassioned by the climate challenge most certainly continues the inspiration!

~ Linda Cather Johnson

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Ed's avatar

Chris:

Please keep thundering the facts about climate change from the cloud tops 😉

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Julie Gammack's avatar

Chris, what a wonderful report! This gives me a modicum of hope.

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thomas scherer's avatar

Chris so much of Iowa hasn't changed, but there is hope now going into the 2026 election cycle. You did leave a mark during your short tenure. Your passion travels well too I note. Thank you always for your courage and commitment to our planet.

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Janeen Christy's avatar

Welcome back! You're doing important work.

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Chris Gloninger's avatar

Thanks so much, Janeen!

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Carol Van Klompenburg's avatar

Where will we be able to see the documentary?

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Chris Gloninger's avatar

Still to be determined, Carol. I’ll keep everyone updated!

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