Inslee solidifies international partnerships to take action on climate change
While attending COP21 in Paris, Gov. Jay Inslee signed on to several agreements in an effort to boost global cooperation on climate action and strengthen Washington’s commitment to be part of global action on climate.
Inslee departs this week for United Nations conference aimed at bolstering global commitments to combat climate change
Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday will depart for an historic international conference aimed at strengthening global commitments to combat climate change and reduce carbon pollution.
Inslee announces public assistance approved in some wildfire areas, awaiting decision on individual assistance
Inslee’s statement on President Obama’s approval of federal windstorm assistance
Gov. Jay Inslee this morning issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s approval of a Major Disaster Declaration that provides federal financial assistance to three counties impacted by an August windstorm:
Inslee statement regarding heeding evacuation orders in Eastern Washington due to wildfire danger
“I want to urge people in the area of any Washington wildfire to heed evacuation orders and not take unnecessary risks. If you hear your town or area is under a Level 3 immediate evacuation notice that means there is very serious and very real threat.
Significant new resources arrive in WA following approval of Emergency Declaration
Just one day following the Obama Administration's approval of Gov. Jay Inslee's request for a Federal Emergency Declaration, a new Mobilization Center started being formed at Fairchild Air Force Base to assist with firefighting efforts in Eastern Washington.
Inslee directing Ecology to develop regulatory cap on carbon emissions
Gov. Jay Inslee today directed the state Department of Ecology to step up enforcement of existing state pollution laws and develop a regulatory cap on carbon emissions. Inslee said Washingtonians have too much at stake to wait any longer for legislative action.
Washington teams up with states and provinces worldwide committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions 80-95 percent
Commitments from governments representing 100 million people puts pressure on nations to act boldly at Paris Climate Conference
Governor declares statewide drought emergency
State ramps up work to relieve hardships from water shortages
OLYMPIA – With snowpack at historic lows, rivers dwindling and irrigation districts cutting off water to farmers, Gov. Jay Inslee today declared a statewide drought for Washington.
Innovative clean energy projects gain federal attention and funding
OLYMPIA – Five projects around Washington state have been awarded $4.98 million from the state’s Clean Energy Fund, helping them to secure federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) for their groundbreaking work to advance the development of clean energy technologies.
Governor Inslee declares drought for three Washington regions
OLYMPIA – Snowpack conditions across Washington state mountains are near record low levels, prompting Gov. Jay Inslee to declare a drought emergency for three key regions.
Policy Brief: Carbon Pollution Accountability Act - Revenue Forecast
Policy Brief: Oil Transportation Safety Legislation
Climate impacts in Washington state
Climate Impacts and Action in Washington. Together, We Can Lead.
Bill Dewey harvests shellfish, an occupation that dates back millennia in the cool, coastal waters of Washington. But fast-moving changes threaten that livelihood and could radically alter the quality of life across much of the Evergreen State.
Washington's Transition to Clean Energy
Carbon Pollution Executive Order
Governor Inslee's Executive Order 14-04: Washington Carbon Pollution Reduction and Clean Energy Action
In April 2014, Gov. Inslee signed Executive Order 14-04 outlining a series of next steps to reduce carbon pollution in Washington state and improve energy independence through use of clean energy.
The Executive Order builds upon earlier studies and work groups to take action in 7 key areas:
Inslee set to release detailed legislative proposals on education, transportation, climate, budget
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee will unveil key elements of his 2015 legislative agenda and proposed 2015–17 budget in a series of events next week.
West Coast Leaders Applaud Obama Administration Proposal to Cut Carbon Pollution
Washington, California, Oregon and British Columbia Urge Strong Federal Action to Combat Global Warming
Gov. Inslee and UK Minister of Energy and Climate Change sign agreement to extend collaboration on climate action
Statement from Gov. Jay Inslee regarding news today highlighting costs of climate inaction
“Inaction in the face of climate change could cost our state and country billions of dollars. Today, Senator Murray is holding a U.S.
