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Pledge to vote on NO on I-2117
Initiative 2117 is on the statewide Washington ballot this November. If voters pass it, it would repeal our state's landmark law to cut climate pollution and fund clean energy—and would block future action.
Climate Commitment Act (CCA)
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Permission granted: Washington's clean energy transition will be efficient, equitable and effective

More on HB 1216, designed to help bring more new clean energy projects and associated jobs to the state.

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A success story: investing in climate progress

As Washington State books historic investments in clean energy, federal courts weigh in on city- and state-led efforts to counter the power of fossil fuels

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$2 Billion in climate and clean energy, coming to you!

That’s a wrap: 2023 Washington legislative session ends with unprecedented dollars for climate and clean energy development

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FINALLY! Polluters start to pay in WA!

The results are in—massive investments in climate and clean energy solutions coming soon to WA communities

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The biggest investment—ever—in clean energy coming to WA communities

Our last blog of the CCA series where we dig into the “invest” side of the cap-and-invest equation.

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Polluters pay: Washington sets a new gold standard

This week, Washington reached a significant milestone in the state’s push to reduce emissions.

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Landmark climate leadership: WA invests in environmental justice

In this post, we’ll highlight some groundbreaking pieces unique to Washington’s law: environmental justice provisions that prioritize air pollution reductions in overburdened communities, ongoing oversight by an Environmental Justice Council, and significant investments in communities most impacted by poor air quality, economic barriers, and climate impacts.

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Landmark climate leadership and investment: the Climate Commitment Act in WA

A new blog series spotlighting the Climate Commitment Act in WA. This edition is Part 1: a primer on WA’s new cap-and-invest program.

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Make history (again) and keep climate action strong in WA

WA made history by passing the strongest bill in the country to cap carbon pollution statewide. State agencies are starting the implementation process with a comment period on the draft rules ending this Friday July 15th. You can add your voice to influence this groundbreaking climate policy and let the Department of Ecology know what’s important to you.

Washington's Climate Commitment Act nears final passage

The Washington House has passed the Climate Commitment Act, which would establish a firm statewide cap on global warming pollution, making WA the second state to do so. The Senate now has the weekend to concur with the House version before the Governor can sign the bill into law.

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Landmark climate leadership: WA invests in environmental justice

In this post, we’ll highlight some groundbreaking pieces unique to Washington’s law: environmental justice provisions that prioritize air pollution reductions in overburdened communities, ongoing oversight by an Environmental Justice Council, and significant investments in communities most impacted by poor air quality, economic barriers, and climate impacts.
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Make history (again) and keep climate action strong in WA

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WA made history by passing the strongest bill in the country to cap carbon pollution statewide. State agencies are starting the implementation process with a comment period on the draft rules ending this Friday July 15th. You can add your voice to influence this groundbreaking climate policy and let the Department of Ecology know what’s important to you.
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