Columbian: Clark County could lose millions of dollars for projects if voters OK I-2117 to repeal cap-and-invest
Environmental projects in Clark County stand to lose millions of dollars generated by the state’s cap-and-invest program if voters repeal it in November.
Washington’s 2021 Climate Commitment Act set a limit (or cap) on overall carbon emissions. Businesses must buy allowances equal to their emissions — basically, pay to pollute — at quarterly auctions held by the state Department of Ecology.
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