WA: Climate Change
Thursday, September 19, 2024
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' …
Committee makes recommendations in updated NW Forest Plan
The U.S. Forest Service is considering changes to modernize the Northwest Forest Plan. While it was hailed as a success when it was created 30 years …
Demand high for WA EV incentive program
Washingtonians want to drive electric vehicles and a new rebate program from the state is providing proof. Earlier this month, the Washington State …
Report finds barriers for NW coastal tribes responding to climate change
Coastal tribes in the Northwest are on the front lines of the changing climate but face barriers to responding to its effects. A new report …
Cooling tips important for Washingtonians without AC
Heat is a serious threat to people's health and is made more dangerous in Washington state, where many people lack air conditioning. Some tips can …
WA provides model for distributing funds to climate-impacted communities
The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law two years ago this week and one expert said states should ensure funds from it are going to communitie…
Consejos importantes para los habitantes de WA sin aire acondicionado
El calor es una grave amenaza para la salud de las personas y se vuelve más peligroso en el estado de Washington, donde muchas personas no …
Revolutionary WA-built hydrogen ferry could jumpstart zero-emission vessels back home
A hydrogen-powered ferry built in Washington state is operating in San Francisco Bay. Clean energy advocates are hoping it spurs action closer to …
Initiative to stop natural-gas phase out would 'turn back the clock' in WA
Signature gatherers in Washington state hope to get an initiative on the November ballot to roll back the state's attempt to phase out natural gas in …
Mining conditions for minerals essential to clean energy tech under scrutiny
Critical minerals are crucial for the United States' clean energy future. But civil society and environmental groups are raising concerns about the …
WA lawmakers move to electrify school bus fleet
School buses are getting cleaner in Washington state after this year's legislative session. Lawmakers in Olympia passed House Bill 1368, which will …
Denial of mining road in Alaska has ripples across U.S. national parks
The Biden administration has blocked a mining road in Alaska, and public-lands proponents see the move as a win for national parks around the country…