Wildfire Urgency Unites Congress. The ‘Fix Our Forests’ Act Does Not.
House hearing exposed sharp divisions over whether loosening environmental laws and expanding logging will protect communities from catastrophic fires. Scientists urged a shift toward investing in fire-resilient homes and landscapes. Lawmakers from both parties agreed at a congressional hearing Tuesday that the federal government must act to address the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires, but…
Climate ‘Superfund’ Bills Spread Nationwide, Despite Legal Battles
The laws aim to force oil companies to help pay for damage from global warming. Industry is gearing up for state-by-state battles. Climate “superfund” bills, based on the principle that oil companies should pay costs associated with climate change, are gaining ground in state legislatures around the country. But it’s unclear whether the only two…
Climate action group is guiding reduction goals
Reduced emissions require reduced transportation footprint The Jefferson County Climate Action Committee is working to keep the county and the city of Port Townsend aligned with international and state-level goals. The committee (CAC), a joint county and city group, is composed of 15 members from the county, city, the Jefferson County PUD, Jefferson Healthcare, Jefferson…
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