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Washington Governor Jay Inslee on his last big climate fight

Jun 14, 2024
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee, a climate advocate, discusses his achievements and challenges in combating emissions. The podcast covers his climate advocacy, political landscape, fundraising efforts, and reflections on past campaigns. It explores balancing conservation with green energy, burning wood pellets for carbon neutrality, renewable energy impacts, and union battles against corporations in Washington State.
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  • The Climate Commitment Act faces a repeal initiative jeopardizing Washington State's climate progress and budget.
  • Governor Inslee's battle against the repeal initiative emphasizes the importance of maintaining and advancing climate policies in Washington.

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Washington Governor Jay Inslee's Climate Advocacy and Policies

Washington Governor Jay Inslee, known for his climate advocacy, has enacted strong climate policies in the state. His tenure includes laws decarbonizing electricity, transportation, and buildings while implementing an emissions cap. His crowning achievement, the Climate Commitment Act, faces a repeal initiative threatening the state's climate progress and budget.

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