Climate Commitment Act

Casey Sixkiller, the new head of Washington's Department of Ecology, says his approach to problem solving is what qualifies him for the big challenges ahead.

The Climate Commitment Act puts a cap on carbon emissions and raises billions of dollars for programs that help the state prepare for and adapt to climate change.

Some environmental groups and labor unions say I-2117, which would repeal Washington's Climate Commitment Act, would have a dire impact on the state's ferries system.

A new lab at the University of Washington will accelerate testing of emerging battery technologies. Governor Jay Inslee spoke at an event to help launch it.

All four of this year's ballot initiatives are designed to repeal laws that were enacted by the Legislature or bar laws that were passed from taking effect. This is a change from some past years.

Gov. Jay Inslee is in New York City for Climate Week - his last time as a sitting governor. He helped announce the launch of a “Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative.”

The outcome of this year's election will determine how lawmakers move forward with Washington's climate law and troubled transportation budget — and could likely shape how the Legislature approaches tax changes next year.

A coalition of environmental groups is tracking the money raised, budgeted and spent through Washington state's Climate Commitment Act. That data is now accessible through an interactive map.

Supporters of the cap-and-trade program say there’s no reason to be alarmed by the price drop. Voters will decide this November whether to keep or end the program.

Small farmers and policy makers work to balance the environment and timber jobs as emphasis moves toward preserving trees for carbon sequestration.