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Gov. Inslee to "Use" College Students to Gain Support for Climate Change...

Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee plans to have a "virtual" climate change conversation.  Translation:  seeking to get college students to support his carbon tax ideas. Continue reading…

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Green Power Owner Sentenced to Four Years for Pasco Fraud

The owner of a company that defrauded millions from investors in an aborted Port of Pasco green energy project will spend four years in jail. Continue reading…

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WA Carbon Tax Supporters Have Enough Signatures for Ballot

Supporters of a proposed carbon tax initiative say they've got enough signatures to get the idea onto the ballot for 2016 here in Washington state. Continue reading…

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Powerful WA Lawmaker Challenges Inslee's Carbon Tax Idea

An influential WA State Senator plans to head off Gov. Jay Inslee's proposal to create some sort of carbon tax or cap-and-trade plan by using the Department of Ecology. Continue reading…

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Controversial Energy Bill Close to Passing in Oregon, Pollution Taxes Coming?

It's cleared the State House, now heads to the Senate. Continue reading…

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Voice Your Opinion on Proposed Carbon Pollution Tax in Washington

The Department of Ecology has released a revision on the first ever rule designed to reduce carbon pollution, and they actually want your opinions. The Department plans to act by late summer on putting...

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Portland, Seattle Homeless Camps Destroying Natural Habitats

Perhaps an unintended consequence of turning a blind eye towards the growing number of homeless camps popping up on the west side? For years, Portland and especially Seattle, have had some of the most...

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New Law Could Put An End to Most Environmental Lawsuits

It's actually an amendment to an existing federal law, but it could be a groundbreaking piece of legislation, perhaps one that will stop the never-ending stream of environmental lawsuits we've seen...

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Gov. Inslee Signs Plastic Bag Ban Into Law, Despite COVID Concern

the law also states reusable bags have to consist of at least 40% recycled material. Continue reading…

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House Dems Pass Another ‘Roadblock’ Public Building Energy Bill

House Bill 1280, which Democrats pushed through with their majority in Olympia, will make new requirements for design, construction and operation of public buildings and facilities. Continue reading…

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Gov. Inslee, West Coast Leaders “Applaud” Obama’s New Carbon Standards

While numerous business and economic leaders are warning of the negative effects it will have on the economy,   political leaders are applauding. Continue reading…

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Gov. Inslee, Bill Gates, Prepared to “Push” Environmental Agenda on China

Apparently Gov. Inslee isn't satisfied with just dragging Washington state into the clutches of environmentalists - regardless of economic impact.  Now his sights are set on Asia, and Microsoft's Bill...

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Inslee Now has TWO Programs To Raise Gas Prices?

According to investigative work by SHIFTWA,  there's now TWO potential whammies coming to the pump, if Gov. Inslee gets his way. Continue reading…

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Gov. Inslee On ‘Climate Change’ Tour – Millions in Green Grants Awarded

On one hand, we do applaud research and development into alternative energies.   Hey,  it can't hurt.  But on the other hand, should the state be handing out millions of dollars when it can't balance...

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Environmental Groups Sue over Hanford Nuclear Reactor

Three Northwest environmental groups are suing a state agency over what they claim is the effect of the Energy Northwest Nuclear reactor at Hanford on Columbia River water. Continue reading…

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Gov. Inslee Plans to Push Environmental Agenda Despite Election Defeats

The millions of dollars pumped into Washington state Senate races by CA environmentalist Tom Steyer didn't keep Democrats from getting beaten in key Senate races, but Gov. Inslee still plans to push...

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Gov. Inslee Likely To Go Beyond Carbon Pricing for Environmental Agenda

Gov. Inslee just got his environmental report from a panel of "experts", and believes numerous steps are needed to curb emissions.  What does that mean? Continue reading…

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Labor Leaders Against Inslee Using Executive Order on Low Carbon Fuels

Considering the source of this excellent editorial,  it's a pretty strong message to Gov. Inslee about trying to ramrod his environmental policy. Continue reading…

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Legislators, Critics Wary of Gov. Inslee’s Big Push for Electric Cars

One legislator is against extending the state's tax break for electric car owners, and spending money the state doesn't have on charging stations. Continue reading…

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Polling Results on Gov. Inslee’s Climate Change Policies Coming Wednesday

What do business leaders, voters, think of Gov. Inslee's climate change policies?  We will find out Wednesday.  The Washington state arm of the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) will...

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Which Industries Will Face ‘Pollution’ Tax Under Gov. Inslee’s Environmental...

This week,  WA Governor Jay Inslee released information about how he wants to spend $12-plus billion dollars to upgrade roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure in our state. Continue reading…

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Why Gov. Inslee’s Environmental Plans Matter To YOU

To some, it may seem distant,  thinking what happens in Olympia won't really affect them.  But nothing could be further from the truth. Continue reading…

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What’s Happened To Green Energy Company Tax Money? An Update

Gov. Inslee is set to embark on am ambitious environmental program which he believes will create a green economy and help erase a billion dollar plus deficit. Continue reading…

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Most “Grassroots” Environmental Groups Are Actually Part of Much Bigger...

Most of the so-called local community based environmental groups you hear about in the news are anything but that. They're actually like the arms of an octopus; part of much larger well-funded...

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Oregon Legislature Set to Vote on Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Wednesday

Oregon has actually had a low-carbon fuel standard since 2009, but only one part of the bill is actually in operation.  The bill is set to expire, or sunset, at the end of 2015. But if it's passed,...

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Environmental Group Wants Carbon Tax on 2016 Ballot

No, that's not a typographical error. Perhaps an example of how close the ties are between extreme environmentalists and Gov. Inslee, supporters of Initiative 732 began their quest to get enough...

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Oregon DEQ Fines Lamb Weston

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has fined the Lamb Weston potato processing facility in Hermiston $127,800 for overapplying wastewater containing nitrogen to farmland and causing nitrate...

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Johnson: I’m A Fighter For Oregon Ag

This fall, voters in Oregon will select a new Governor.   Betsy Johnson, a Central Oregon native, and longtime state lawmaker, said she’s an aggressive advocate for the farming...

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Horse Heaven Wind Farm Envronmental Draft Released

The Washington State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council has released the EIS, or environmental impact statement about the proposed massive wind farm south of Kennewick. Continue reading…

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Will WA ‘Link’ Its Carbon Auction Market with CA, and Quebec?

Perhaps the most telling answer to this question is found inside the Department of Ecology's report. Continue reading…

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Gov. Inslee Wants $941 Million Supplemental Budget for Environment

Inslee was accused by several media observers as using children as 'props' in his press conference. Continue reading…

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Oil-Soaked Birds, Tar Balls, Found Along WA, OR Coastlines

A number of birds, some of them dead, found covered in oil between Lincoln City OR and Long Beach WA Continue reading…

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Remember-July 1st. WA Styrofoam Product Ban Goes Into Effect

Maybe go to a store and stock up on all the styrofoam coolers you can find? Continue reading…

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WA State Ramps Up Search for Invasive Destructive Quagga Mussels

These invasive mussels multiply, cling to everything they contact, and can clog up pipes. Continue reading…

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Have You Been Recycling This Common Household Item Wrong?

Have you ever stopped to think about what you REALLY should be doing to recycle this COMMON household item? Continue reading…

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