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Lynnwood Times: Interactive map now available showcasing CCA projects at risk if I-2117 passes
The Clean & Prosperous Institute, a fiscally sponsored project of the Washington Business Alliance Fund set on reducing greenhouse emissions in Washington, launched a risk of repeal map intended to showcase how Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funds are used for...
Spokane Public Radio: Advocacy group wants voters to keep WA climate law
Supporters of Washington's Climate Commitment Act are trying to convince the state’s voters not to repeal the program this fall. The act creates specific cap on emissions. If polluters go beyond those levels, they have to purchase allowances through quarterly...
Washington State Standard: Washington climate auction prices remain low as repeal vote looms
Washington’s largest air polluters snapped up all available carbon emission allowances in this month’s state-run auction – and they did so at a relatively low price for a third consecutive time. The Sept. 4 auction was the last regular sale before voters decide the...
San Juan Islander: Report: WA’s cap-and-invest program could add 45,000 jobs, $9 billion
Washington's clean energy law could bring thousands of jobs and billions of dollars to the state, according to a new report. Greenline Insights' analysis of the Climate Commitment Act, the state's cap-and-invest law passed in 2021, finds it will create 45,000 jobs and...
Seattle Bike Blog: Cascade: ‘Vote NO on I-2117 if you love bikes and trails’
One of the most important choices on November’s packed ballot will be rejecting I-2117, an irresponsible initiative backed by a wealthy conservative hedge fund manager that would obliterate funding for a laundry list of great things Washington State invests in like...
Suburban Times: Map Update Reveals $186M in Climate Investments at Risk in Pierce County
Clean & Prosperous Institute has updated The Risk of Repeal mapping tool to add more than 500 new projects, totaling $450 million, increasing the on-the-ground Climate Commitment Act investments which exist in all 39 Washington state counties. Read more...Clean...
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: If Climate Commitment Act is repealed, what local projects are at risk?
On Spencer Island, brackish waters have inundated the wetland at the heart of the Snohomish River estuary. The flooding alone makes future restoration efforts challenging for county and state staff, who will need to use special equipment like amphibious excavators to...
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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