As Vice President Al Gore noted, climate change is “an inconvenient truth.” Scientists have explored the connection between fossil fuels and the rise of global temperatures for over 50 years, and all reputable scientists accept this certainty.
Global warming is just one aspect of climate change. Global warming refers to the rise in global temperatures due mainly to the increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases due to the burning of coal, oil and natural gas.
During his debate with President Joe Biden, Donald Trump claimed he had “the best environmental numbers ever” during his time in office. He also claimed water and air were immaculate. While clean, safe water and air are important, their quality is not directly related to global warming or climate change. This is a startling misunderstanding and/or misinterpretation of this existential crisis for all.
Gov. Jay Inslee has led Washington toward responsible environmental practices. Let’s allow these programs to help mitigate the terrible effects of global warming. We will vote “no” on I-2117 because the measure would repeal progress our state has made on climate change.
We will vote, too, for Vice President Kamala Harris, who understands the importance of addressing global warming and climate change, the culprits causing catastrophic weather.
