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Letter: Preserve Climate Commitment Act

By Jan Verrinder, VANCOUVER
Published: October 12, 2024, 6:00am

Let’s be clear: Vote “no” on I-2117. Join 500 groups statewide, including Vancouver City Council, to reject I-2117. It guts the state Climate Commitment Act that limits greenhouse gas emissions by major polluters who must now reduce emissions or pay (purchase allowances). In just one year, $2 billion was generated and used to fund projects for fish, wildfire protection, transportation, and clean air and water. Climate Commitment Act projects also create jobs, helping Washington move to a cleaner economy and environment (solar, wind, hydroelectric).

Invest in us. We all benefit if we vote “no” to reject I-2117 and keep the Climate Commitment Act.

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