Carbon pricing is here to stay Globally, there is strong consensus that carbon pricing works, and is central to turning the tide on climate change. Even China has put a price on carbon emissions. In the EU, results are significant: capped emissions from stationary...
Commitment to Environmental Justice For far too long far too many in our state have suffered a disproportionate share of environmental harm. This is not new news. We can see it mapped. And now, with the Climate Commitment Act (CCA, SSB 5126) we can do something about...
A golden opportunity to invest in our Evergreen state Washington’s Climate Commitment Act will reduce emissions, while raising billions of dollars from large carbon emitters that will be invested in a resilient recovery and clean economy. Investments in clean energy,...
Now is the time to act on our commitment to the climate The Climate Commitment Act (CCA) is designed to deliver emissions reduction with certainty while realizing critical co-benefits that create a more prosperous and more resilient Washington. To achieve legislated...
Creating Jobs is Job #1 Is the Climate Commitment Act really a “Jobs Commitment Act”? Well, in a way it is. Consider this: According to an analysis by the Low Carbon Prosperity Institute, every million dollars invested in the Resilient Recovery Portfolio (the sort of...
What’s the playbook for winning the future? The global economy is transitioning to a clean energy future, and as with every change, there will be winners and losers. Washington state is well positioned to be a winner in the new economy. Governor Inslee says,...
