-
A conservative-backed effort to repeal the state's carbon pricing program will put $2.1 billion at stake with just days left in this year’s Legislative session.
-
How did a cap-and-trade program considered the "gold standard" gain the support of oil companies?
-
A proposal to link Washington's market for carbon pollution allowanced with its counterparts in California and Québec is gaining traction in Olympia.
-
Ports in Seattle and Tacoma will use new federal infrastructure funding to develop electric truck charging hubs to phase out emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks.
-
A group aiming to undo some of Washington's newest policy changes is gaining steam, making it likely that voters will see the proposals on their ballots next November.
-
More states are pursuing cap-and-trade, but closely watching a likely ballot measure on repeal in Washington.
-
Buildings are the second largest source of climate pollution in Washington. Seattle City Council passed a policy Tuesday requiring existing structures over 20,000 square feet to get to net-zero emissions by 2050.
-
Seattle has a reputation as a left-leaning, ‘green’ city, but the current city council has not had a committee to address climate change. Now, a new select committee has the sole focus of curbing emissions from large buildings.
-
Supporters say linking the programs could bring lower costs for companies and savings for consumers. Critics worry it could let some polluters off the hook.
-
Washington state plans to conserve 2,000 acres of state forest, that would otherwise be logged, to absorb carbon dioxide. Activists want more. KNKX environment reporter Bellamy Pailthorp explains the potential of this climate solution, and the obstacles to implementing it.