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Limits on Global Warming Pollution Now the Law in Washington State 3/05/2008

OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington State Senate passed a historic climate action bill that joins Washington with California and New Jersey in placing limits on greenhouse gas reductions and begins the process to enact a cap-and-trade framework to reduce state emissions by at least 70% over the next 40 years.

Washington- A Gold Energy Star 11/15/2007

Seattle- Washington receives a gold star for its energy policies across the board, according to America’s Clean Energy Stars, a new report released today by Environment Washington. The report highlights the states that have taken strong action to reduce global warming pollution and increase their energy efficiency.

2.7 Billion Dollars at Stake in Washington’s National Forests 9/27/2007

Seattle, WA – Washington is home to several of the nation’s most beautiful and important national forests. These forests provides the state’s residents with some of the highest quality recreation areas and our state’s economy with an important source of revenue. Unfortunately, logging in Washington’s national forests jeopardizes $2.7 billion per year in Washington business from transportation, lodging, equipment, and licenses for activities such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching, according to a new report released today by Environment Washington.

Most Recent Reports

When It Rains, It Pours 12/04/2007

Scientists expect that global warming will cause a variety of changes to precipitation patterns in the United States. Many areas will receive increased amounts of rain and snow over the course of a year; some areas will receive less. But scientists expect that, all across the country, the rainstorms and snowstorms that do occur will be more intense – increasing the risk of flooding and other impacts.

America's Clean Energy Stars: State Actions Leading America to a New Energy Future 11/15/2007

States are leading the way toward a new energy future that is healthier for the environment and America’s economy. Over the past decade, states have enacted a variety of policies to encourage more efficient use of energy, increase the use of clean renewable energy, and reduce the environmental impact of energy use.

Troubled Waters: An analysis of 2005 Clean Water Act compliance 10/11/2007

In passing the Clean Water Act, Congress set the goals of eliminating the discharge of pollutants into the nation’s waterways by 1985 and making all U.S. waterways fishable and swimmable by 1983. Although we have made significant progress in improving water quality since the passage of the Clean Water Act, we are far from realizing the Act’s original vision.