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Webinar episode 6: Saving the best for last…

Webinar episode 6: Saving the best for last…

Recently we debuted the informational webinar, “Washington State’s Climate Commitment Act: A New Standard for Action”. In this final part, panelists answer questions from the audience, including:
What are the key implementation challenges?
What can be emulated by the other 49 states?
How will Washington’s workforce benefit ?

Webinar episode 2: What’s the big deal with the Climate Commitment Act?

Webinar episode 2: What’s the big deal with the Climate Commitment Act?

Last week we debuted the informational webinar, “Washington State’s Climate Commitment Act: A New Standard for Action”. This week we share the webinar in short pieces for easy viewing. In this second part, Paula Sardinas of the WA Build Back Black Alliance answers, what’s the big deal with the CCA, and how are environmental justice issues addressed?

This moment

This moment

On our Climate Commitment webinar last week, Senator Reuven Carlyle spoke about “this moment” in our state’s journey to meet our climate change challenge. A moment when we can achieve an economy wide transformation with a proven-effective Cap and Invest policy.

COVID-19 Shutdown: OVERREACTION or GOOD CALL?

COVID-19 Shutdown: OVERREACTION or GOOD CALL?

Answer:  GOOD CALL, HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN We’re learning COVID-19 is far from “just a flu.” If you’re done hearing about its seriousness, read on; if you want a quick summary, read this footnote.[1] Our greatest risk is overwhelming our already heavily-loaded health...

Press Release: Supreme Court Sets the Stage for Legislative Action on System-Wide Carbon Reductions

Press Release: Supreme Court Sets the Stage for Legislative Action on System-Wide Carbon Reductions

Legislature expected to continue progress on comprehensive Cap & Invest bill.
Seattle, WA – January 16, 2020 – Today’s Supreme Court ruling restricting the Department of Ecology’s authority to cap greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) creates a patchwork of regulations that are at odds with effective carbon reduction policy. The legislature can advance a comprehensive solution, covering the full economy to achieve our increasing needs for carbon reduction with fairness and economic efficiency.