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71% of Americans Support Emissions Reductions
Public Opinion Strategies, a Republican polling firm, recently conducted a survey of voters throughout the United States. The results show that 71 percent of Americans indicate support for requiring reductions in carbon emissions, and 50 percent strongly support such a requirement.
Election 2009
Last night in races across the state, voters elected environmental candidates and demonstrated once again that in Washington, being right on the environment matters in elections. In a huge victory, you helped defeat Eyman's I-1033 which would have been devastating for environmental protections. We are also celebrating the election of environmental champion Dow Constantine in the race for King County Executive.
King County Voter Explains Reasons for Being an Environmental Voter
King County voter Tom Albro share his reasons for being an environmental voter.
King County Voter Explains Why Environment Is A Voting Priority
King County voter Jim Broadus discusses why he believes voters in King County should make the environment a priority when choosing who to vote for.
Breaking news: Congress PASSES historic American Clean Energy and Security Act
Congress just voted to pass the American Clean Energy and Security Act with a 219 yea to 212 nay vote. As President Obama said yesterday, this is a vote of historic proportions on a piece of legislation that will open the door to a new, clean energy economy.
Remarks of President Barack Obama: Statement on the Energy Bill
President Barack Obama urges House lawmakers to pass HR 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
Climate bill needs your help today
Take action for Earth Day-- Call your Senator in support of the climate bill.
Budget cuts threaten WA's healthy future
Last week the State Senate and House of Representatives each released an all-cuts budget. To balance the budget with cuts alone, they slashed almost $4 billion from essential government functions. These cuts are especially severe for the core environmental programs that protect our families and communities from pollution.
Contact your Legislators to protect I-937
Thanks to you and many others, state legislators have received thousands of concerned letters and phone calls about protecting I-937. Last week, Governor Gregoire stepped in and proposed a solution that will preserve key provisions of I-937 while also extending the renewable tax incentives set to expire this year.
Governor testifies for climate action legislation
On Tuesday morning, Gov. Chris Gregoire testified before the state House Committee on Ecology & Parks, urging legislators to strengthen SB 5735 (Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, formerly Cap and Invest).
Clean Energy Ballot Measure Under Fire
Tuesday night, the state Senate voted to pass a bill that significantly weakens Washington's renewable energy standard. You may recall that in 2006, we worked together to pass I-937 in order to promote investments in new renewable energy such as wind and solar. ESSB 5840, the bill passed by the Senate yesterday in a 27-21 vote, severely undermines this initiative.
Great Night for the Environment
Last night was an incredible night for the environment. Elections are about change and environmental voters, like yourself, made their voices heard. I'm so proud and thankful for each of you in your role as voters, volunteers and donors - your participation gave us the ability to succeed.
Legislator of the Year
After each legislative session, Washington Conservation Voters honors one legislator who has distinguished him- or herself as a leader in advancing environmental protection. This year, we are proud to name Senator Chris Marr of Spokane the 2008 Legislator of the Year for his tenacious pursuit of real solutions to the climate crisis.
Supreme Court Endorsements
We are pleased to announce the endorsements of Justices Mary Fairhurst, Charles Johnson and Debra Stephens for the Washington State Supreme Court. Judges render decisions that have significant impact on environmental policy. In our endorsement process, we do not demand that judicial candidates have a particular ideological inclination. Washington Conservation Voters endorses those candidates that are fully committed to a fair and impartial judiciary thereby ensuring that our friends and allies will receive a fair shot when arguing environmental cases before our appellate courts.
Video: Our Environment has a Champion
This Earth Day video celebrates Governor Christine Gregoire's environmental leadership.
Legislative Session Update
Climate Action and Green Jobs passed the Senate unamended and will be signed on Thursday by the Governor Gregoire. Local Solutions to Global Warming, Evergreen Cities and Local Farms-Healthy Foods also passed in the legislature, and now head to the Governor to be signed.
