State Legislature 2013 session

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4. Environmental lobby day 2/19

2013 Environmental Priorities:

Clean Energy Solutions
By accelerating our clean energy transition, we can drive job growth and build healthier, more prosperous communities. And by sending less of our paychecks to oil and coal companies, we can keep those energy dollars circulating through our state’s economy. This priority would drive Washington forward by developing a climate policy that accelerates clean energy investment and helps free consumers from the economic dead weight of fossil fuel dependence.

Toxic-Free Kids and Families
Our children deserve to inherit a safe and healthy world. But today, our children’s future is threatened by a chemical industry that values its own profits over the health of people and the environment. It doesn’t have to be this way. We have the opportunity to protect these things by passing the Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act. This commonsense legislation will remove unnecessary flame retardants from children's products and furniture in our homes and prevent chemicals identified by the state as a concern for kids health from being used as replacements. Passing this bill puts us one step closer to securing a healthier and safer future for the next generation.

Conservation Works
For decades, Washingtonians have supported environmental protections that ensure we have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and a high quality of life that attracts talent from around the world. As we move forward in our economic recovery, the state must commit capital funding to win-win projects. This Priority promotes fiscally-responsible projects that benefit the entire state by protecting Puget Sound, reducing toxic runoff, expanding recreation opportunities, and improving habitat and forest health. These projects preserve the incredible natural resources that make our state a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

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Environmental Lobby Day 2013 2013-02-19