Governor Inslee proposes plan to limit carbon emissions

Declaring it “time for polluters to pay their fair share,” Gov. Jay Inslee just proposed a sweeping new cap-and-trade system that would cut carbon emissions while generating $1 billion a year for schools, transportation projects and low-income tax rebates. Our state is already feeling the impacts of global warming pollution including record-breaking forest fires, the acidification of our waters, and the loss of critical snow pack needed to ensure adequate water supplies to Olympic Peninsula communities.

Olympic Climate Action supports a carbon tax people’s initiative scheduled to begin gathering signatures early next year. But we also support Governor Inslee’s efforts to get us on the path towards meeting our legislative goals, while helping to support our schools, assist low income families, and update our infrastructure.

The Governor’s proposal requires action by our legislature, and we are asking you to take a minute and let them know that you support his proposal. The Washington Environmental Council has a convenient website for doing this quickly:

Contact your legislators and tell them to act on climate!