Grist: Washington’s cap on carbon is raising billions for climate action. Can it survive the backlash? A repeal initiative blaming the state’s climate law for higher gas prices could wind up on the ballot in November. “If we are concerned about the cost of...
Seattle Times: WA raises estimated $1.8 billion in first year of carbon market “Washington state has raised an estimated $1.8 billion through the sale of allowances to polluting businesses at carbon auctions this year. “The state Department of Ecology...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact:Lee KellerCall or text: (206) 799-3805lee@thekellergroup.com 4TH CCA AUCTION RAISES CRITICAL FUNDS FOR STATEWIDE CLIMATE PROGRAMS Price of Allowances Drops 20% from 3rd Quarter (Seattle, WA) December 13, 2023 – On the...
Seattle Times: Opponents of WA climate law file signatures to repeal it “This is not the time to put the brakes on Washington’s premier and effective climate policy that is backed by businesses, labor, tribes, community groups and environmental organizations. It is...
STATEMENT FROM CLEAN & PROSPEROUS WA ON THE EFFORT TO REPEAL THE CLIMATE COMMITMENT ACT November 21, 2023 Clean & Prosperous Executive Director Michael Mann: “The Climate Commitment Act (CCA) has been in place for just over 10 months. This is not the time to...
Seattle Times: WA’s carbon-pricing auctions collect nearly $1.5 billion as allowances reach record price The price of Washington’s carbon emission allowances reached an all-time high in the state’s fourth auction last week, with revenues from the program nearing $1.5...
