Everett Herald: Editorial: I-2117 no bargain for climate, transportation; vote no

The slogan, “Vote yes, pay less” is catchy; we’ll give it that.

But the rhyme in the slogan that seeks a yes vote for Initiative 2117 hides the truth that would follow with its passage; in loosened restrictions on industrial pollution; backtracking on the state’s promise to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions that are contributing to the climate crisis; and lost revenue and busted budgets for a range of improvements for air quality monitoring, transportation projects, green energy transition and disadvantaged communities.

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