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Environment Washington Calls for Passage of Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act	2010-07-16
Today, Senators Jeff Merkley, Tom Carper and Tom Udall introduced the Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act.
President Obama’s First Nuclear Loan Guarantee Package is a High Risk Gamble on New Reactors	2010-06-14
With an approaching June 18 deadline for Southern Company to decide whether to accept $8.33 billion in federal loan guarantees, Environment Washington released a new report that exposes risks to taxpayers, ratepayers and the environment According to The Nuclear Bailout: President Obama’s high risk gamble on new reactors undermines the fight against global warming, these first-ever nuclear loan guarantees to build two more reactors at the Vogtle nuclear reactor in Georgia are unnecessary and would undermine efforts to solve global warming.
Senators Murray and Cantwell Applauded for Opposing Big Oil Bailout	2010-06-10
As the damage escalates from the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, Environment Washington applauded Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell today for voting against legislation that would have blocked new rules requiring cars and light trucks to use less oil.
U.S. Senate Proposal Would Increase Washington’s Oil Dependence by 9 Million Gallons, Cost Consumers $26 Million	2010-06-09
As oil continues to pour into the Gulf of Mexico and just days before a major U.S. Senate vote on legislation that would block new rules requiring cars and light trucks to use less oil, a new analysis finds that the Senate measure would increase Washington’s dependence on oil by more than 9 million gallons in 2016.
EPA to Finalize First-Ever Global Warming Pollution Standards for Smokestack Industries	2010-05-14
Yesterday, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson finalized the first-ever global warming pollution standards for large smokestack industries. The
New Draft Climate Bill Takes Critical Steps Forward, But Must Do More to Get America Off Oil	2010-05-12
Today Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman released a new discussion draft for comprehensive federal climate and energy legislation, entitled "The American Power Act." Environment America Federal Global Warming Program Director Emily Figdor released the following statement in response:
Senate Energy Committee Holds Hearing on Building Efficiency Programs	2010-03-11
Today the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will review proposals that would reduce pollution and create hundreds of thousands of clean energy jobs over the next two years through programs that make our homes and buildings more energy efficient.
President Obama Reiterates Call for Home Star Energy Efficiency Program	2010-03-02
Today at the Savannah Technical College, President Barack Obama toured classrooms training students to install insulation and other efficient technologies and delivered remarks highlighting the proposed Home Star program for residential energy efficiency retrofits.
President Obama Announces Plans to Reduce Global Warming Emissions by 28% by 2020	2010-01-29
Today’s announcement follows up on President Obama’s September 2009 Executive Order on Sustainability and includes the plans developed by all federal agencies to implement plans to reduce emissions by adopting measures; such as improving energy efficiency of buildings, installing renewable energy and improving the efficiency of their transportation fleets and the fuels that they use.
Sub-national Governments Pave the Path Forward After Copenhagen	2009-12-21
The Copenhagen Accord makes it clear that our work is far from over. Although world leaders have come together as never before to address the threat of global warming, even they have acknowledged that this agreement is not sufficient to protect the planet.
States Leading Fight to Solve Global Warming	2009-12-03
The United States, long considered a laggard in addressing global warming, is poised to achieve large reductions in global warming pollution thanks to clean energy policies adopted over the past decade by state governments, according to a new report by the Environment America Research & Policy Center.
New Report: Centralia Power Plant Is Dirtiest in State	2009-11-24
The Centralia power plant in Lewis County is the dirtiest power plant in Washington based on carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution for 2007, according to a new analysis of government data released today by Environment Washington.
Nuclear Power Will Set Back Race Against Global Warming, New Report Shows	2009-11-17
Far from a solution to global warming, nuclear power will actually set America back in the race to reduce pollution, according to a new report by Environment Washington.
Too Much Pollution: State and National Trends in Global Warming Emissions from 1990 to 2007	2009-11-12
America’s reliance on fossil fuels—oil, coal and natural gas—for energy creates a host of problems, including air and water pollution, global warming pollution, high and unpredictable bills for consumers and businesses, and the need to import oil from unstable parts of the world. Moving to clean energy—such as solar and wind power, more efficient homes, and plug-in cars—will cut pollution, help rebuild our economy, and reduce America’s dependence on oil.
Environment Washington Applauds Passage of Efficiency First! Bill	2009-05-09
Environment Washington commends the state legislature for the passage of SB 5854, which would raise energy efficiency standards for new construction and improve efficiency in existing public buildings.
Global Warming Could Cost Millions for Washington Corn	2009-04-13
Global warming could cost corn growers in Washington $2.3 million a year, according to a new report by Environment Washington. Nationwide the damages to America’s #1 crop total more than $1.4 billion annually. Other heat-sensitive agricultural products such as milk, wheat and potatoes could also see significant losses. Environment Washington expects these costs to go up unless Congress and the president take decisive action to repower America with clean energy and reduce global warming pollution.
Washington Has a Bright Future in Clean Energy	2009-01-14
Environment Washington answers the question of how much global warming pollution can be reduced by boosting our economy with investments in clean energy and transportation. Nationwide, we can reduce the pollution that causes global warming by 10 percent annually and replace the energy equivalent of 170 coal fired power plants with a $150 billion investment - all while creating more than 3 million new green jobs. Environment Washington also urges congress to make clean energy a cornerstone of any economic stimulus bill.
Environmental Groups to President-Elect: Fight Global Warming and Rebuild the Economy	2008-12-15
Environment Washington joined a coalition of national environmental groups to recommend that President-elect Obama and the new Congress make critical investments in the clean energy and green infrastructure that will protect the environment and rebuild the American economy.
Western States Take Giant Step Forward in Fight against Global Warming	2008-09-23
Western Climate Initiative provides much-needed leadership on capping climate pollution in U.S.
Western Governors Urged to Put the Public Ahead of Polluters in Global Warming Plan	2008-09-18
Economists agree that capping emissions and making polluters pay for permits at an auction is the most cost-effective and fair approach to cutting global warming pollution, without increasing the cost to consumers, according to a new report released today by environmental organizations that have been monitoring the Western Climate Initiative and other such “cap and trade” programs.
Limits on Global Warming Pollution Now the Law in Washington State	2008-03-05
OLYMPIA â€“ 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 Governor Signs Landmark Climate Protection Bill	2007-05-03
Senate Bill 6001 Establishes Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals; Limits New Sources of Emissions
Western State Governors Announce Global Warming Agreement	2007-02-24
WASHINGTON, DCâ€” Governors of five Western States today announced a regional plan to reduce global warming pollution. Under the Western Regional Climate Action Initiative, Oregon, California, Washington, New Mexico, and Arizona will adopt pollution-reduction goals for the five states and a market-based program to meet them, such as a â€œcap and tradeâ€ program, within 18 months.
Gregoire, Sims, and Poulsen Announce Strong Climate Policy Initiatives	2007-02-07
A broad coalition of Washington groups including Climate Solutions, Earth Ministry, National Wildlife Federation, NW Energy Coalition, Sierra Club, Transportation Choices Coalition, Washington Conservation Voters/ Washington Environmental Coalition, and WashPIRG marked todayâ€™s announcements by Governor Gregoire, King County Executive Ron Sims, and State Senator Erik Poulsen as strong and timely responses to the climate crisis.
Governor Gregoire Signs Landmark Clean Car Bill	2005-05-06
In a bold stroke that will clear the skies over Washington and save consumers a bundle at the gas pump, Governor Christine Gregoire signed Clean Car legislation today. The legislation was hailed as a classic example of how forward-looking energy policy can benefit consumers and the environment.