Current Press Clips
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Washington Conservation Voters recent press clips
Fights brewing over massive coal-export plans for the Northwest
The Northwest is poised to become the country's leading coal-exporting region, but critics worry about one of the biggest impacts: increased greenhouse-gas emissions from burning U.S. coal in China.
Stop the slow down to save Puget Sound
Polluted stormwater runoff is one of the biggest obstacles to salmon recovery and the cleanup of Puget Sound.
GLOBE 2012: West coast leaders promise one million new 'clean energy' jobs in next decade
Encouraged by the results of a five-month study, west coast leaders on Tuesday night vowed to create up to a million new jobs in the "clean economy" within the next 10 years.
Fight in Olympia over solutions for toxic runoff
Environmentalists in Washington state are fighting last-minute legislative proposals they say will weaken rules aimed at keeping toxic pollution out of state waters.
Remove chemical hazards from children's products
The Washington House of Representatives should strongly support legislation to keep toxic chemicals out of the materials used in a variety of children's products, from nursing pillows to car seats.
Cutting partnership gambles with future of Puget Sound
The state budget rolled out last week by House Democrats takes the meat ax to the Puget Sound Partnership, the state agency tasked with setting an agenda for Puget Sound cleanup and protection.
Environmentalists on alert over 'streamlining' measure in Legislature
With the bill deadline looming next Friday, it's sausage-making time in Olympia — and environmental lobbyists are getting nervous. At this point, if you're an environmental lobbyist, the worst of the wurst may be Senate Bill 6406.
Healthy environment pairs with strong economy
The 2012 Legislature is a particularly vexing one for those who know that a healthy environment and a strong economy go hand in hand. Efforts are under way on several fronts to roll back environmental rules and regulations under the guise of jobs creation and economic prosperity.
Promote clean water with green infrastructure
Reduce water pollution and promote clean waterways in Washington with green infrastructure in building and design. Lawmakers in Olympia must not stall efforts already under way to move ahead.
Environment again a source of friction in Olympia
Clean-water advocates at the Capitol fear environmental protections could be repealed or softened this year as part of a budget and tax deal.
