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Learn more about the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) and the progress being made in Washington State to reduce emissions and grow the economy.
The Climate Commitment Act in the news:
The Seattle Times: Northwest sizzle a reminder of need to confront a changing climate
... [The Climate Commitment Act is] funding initiatives that help residents stay cool on hotter days: Urban tree canopy projects to break up hot pavement, heat pump installations for lower-income Washingtonians and cooling centers in communities, to name a few. Those...
Everett Herald: Comment: Passing I-2117 would blast hole in transportation fixes
By Sen. Marko Liias and Rep. Jake Fey "Here’s the reality: Before I-2117 we were facing a $5 billion to $6 billion challenge to finish projects, maintain our roads and fulfill our obligation to remove salmon-blocking culverts. If passed, I-2117 doubles that problem....
E&E News: Battle over Washington’s carbon market hinges on gasoline prices
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Seattle Times: WA lawmakers rush to show climate act’s value before it goes to ballot
“One of the things that’s hard is getting money out the door,” said Mann, of Clean and Prosperous. “A lot of this is competitive grants that take time, and a lot of them are construction projects. Building EV charging stations doesn’t happen overnight.” “We can point...