The Political Voice for the Environment
Executive Action at the Green Choice Debate [Publicola]
July 02, 2009 - As we reported in the Fizz this morning, the four Democrats vying for King County Executive faced off in a debate at Town Hall last night. The debate was sponsored by a crew of environmental groups and focused on environmental issues.
Executive Candidates Debate King County's Green Future
July 02, 2009 - Last night, the candidates for King County Executive met at Town Hall for a debate on the environmental problems facing the county. The candidates had similar views for the future of the county, as every candidate opposed an increase in county or property taxes to support programs, supported a strong transit system, and unanimously agreed upon the county’s responsibility in the Duwamish river pollution problem.
Environmental agendas at the Green Choice Debate
July 02, 2009 - Last night, Town Hall was more than half full—hundreds of people—ready to watch all the candidates running for county executive shred each other’s environmental agenda at a forum sponsored by a coalition of environmental groups.
Large crowd for King County Executive Candidate debate
July 01, 2009 - Among fellow Democrats seeking to succeed him as King County executive, there is unanimous agreement that the "house that Ron Sims built" has fallen into disrepair and needs a rebuild.
Weekly Address: Opening the Door to a Clean Energy Economy
June 27, 2009 - President Obama praises historic energy legislation passed by the House of Representatives. The legislation will help America create green jobs, ensure clean air for our children, move towards energy independence and combat climate change.
House Passes Bill to Address Threat of Climate Change
June 26, 2009 - The House passed legislation on Friday intended to address global warming and transform the way the nation produces and uses energy. The vote was the first time either house of Congress had approved a bill meant to curb the heat-trapping gases scientists have linked to climate change.
Breaking news: Congress PASSES historic American Clean Energy and Security Act
June 26, 2009 - Congress just voted to pass the American Clean Energy and Security Act with a 219 yea to 212 nay vote. As President Obama said yesterday, this is a vote of historic proportions on a piece of legislation that will open the door to a new, clean energy economy.
Edmonds council votes for plastic-bag ban
June 04, 2009 - The Edmonds City Council voted 4-2 Tuesday night to ban free, single-use plastic bags at all retail outlets in the city, pending an environmental review that could be done within the month. A final vote will be required before the measure becomes law.
