Statement: Energy bill would wreak havoc on lands, waters and taxpayers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on H.R. 1, a major energy package focused on fossil fuels.
Media Statements
Statement: President Biden announces new monuments, policies to protect more nature
Avi Kwa Ame, Castner Range designations mark progress toward land protection goals
Statement: The Washington Recycling and Packaging Act moves past major legislative hurdle
On Thursday, the Washington House Appropriations committee advanced the Washington Recycling and Packaging (WRAP) Act with a vote of 19-12.
EPA, DOT to increase accountability, safety in wake of Ohio chemical train derailment
Federal government requiring Norfolk Southern to pay for cleanup; new rail safety rules coming
Statement: The Washington Recycling and Packaging Act moves past first legislative hurdle
On Thursday, the House Environment and Energy committee advanced the Washington Recycling and Packaging (WRAP) Act with a vote of 8-7. Sponsored by Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle), the WRAP Act (HB 1131) would address the growing amount of unnecessary packaging–much of which is plastic and not recyclable.
Statement: House bill doubles down on oil drilling
Congress is considering the Strategic Production Response Act, which would require more oil drilling on federal lands and in our oceans.
Statement: Thousands of lives at stake in new soot proposal
A strong soot rule would deliver cleaner air.
Statement: Senate rejects amendment that would speed approval of polluting projects
The legislation from Sen. Manchin would have weakened environmental protections under NEPA.
STATEMENT: Biden administration announces first-ever national building performance standard
Building performance standards will spur federal buildings to use fewer fossil fuels, become more energy-efficient
Statement: Governor Inslee, Senator Murray commit to making dam breaching viable to save salmon, orcas
In their recommendations, for the first time, Gov. Inslee and Sen. Murray outlined a clear path for dam breaching: by first replacing the services the dams provided.