Have An Opinion On Climate Change In Wa?

In February of last year, Governor Christine Gregoire signed an Executive Order directing state government departments to work together to establish “greenhouse gas emissions reduction and clean energy economy goals” for the state.

In response to the Order, a Climate Advisory Team was formed to “explore and recommend how the state can reduce climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions.” Working with the departments of Ecology and Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED), and stakeholders in the state, the team has now published a draft plan in three parts; and they want to hear what the public thinks about the plan, and what suggestions they may have to offer.

The Team created three documents that are posted on a state website at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/climatechange/index.htm . The documents can also be accessed here:
• A Comprehensive Climate Approach for Washington. : Make Comments.
• Preparing for the Impacts of Climate Change: Make Comments.
• Citizen Engagement and Action Framework: Make Comments.

Comments on the draft documents will be accepted for a three-week period that closes at 5 p.m. Jan. 10. The public is encouraged to submit comments online. Comments also may be mailed to Department of Ecology, Attn: Climate Comments, PO Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600. Comments will be summarized and posted online.

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