Washington state’s landmark climate law faces Election Day test

Published on September 24, 2024

Three years ago, Washington state legislators passed a landmark climate law that positioned the Evergreen State among the nation’s frontrunners in climate action. Now that status is at risk, thanks to an upcoming ballot initiative this November. The 2021 Climate Commitment Act introduced a statewide cap-and-invest…

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