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Climate action now! Virtual town hall Wednesday with Al Gore, former Vice President and Gov. Jay Inslee, White House National Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy
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Climate action now! Virtual town hall Wednesday with Al Gore, former Vice President and Gov. Jay Inslee, White House National Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy

Climate action now! Virtual town hall Wednesday with former Vice President Al Gore, Gov. Jay Inslee, and White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy

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Climate change is here. NASA reports The last seven years were the warmest ever recorded 2020 will tie 2016 as the hottest year ever.

Climate change and severe weather events have huge economic, cultural and health consequences for communities all over the world and Washington State. These are the findings of research Unnecessarily heavy burdens are carried by people in lower-income communities, communities of color, and Indigenous peoples.

The climate crisis is an opportunity to create high-paying jobs and rapidly deploy clean energy. This will ensure that every American can breathe clean, clean air, and drink clean water.

Gov. Jay InsleeThe host of the event will be a renowned climate change and clean-energy activist, who has been a key focus of his efforts for over 30 years. Virtual town hall on Wednesday February 16th at 5:30 PM PST. He’s invited Al Gore was Vice President in the past and White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy for a panel discussion Q&A about efforts to combat climate change and transition equitably to a low-carbon, clean energy economy.

The public can Register to Participate via Zoom or You can watch the event live.

The leaders will discuss a variety of topics, including:

  • Is it possible for the clock to be stopped? Scientists warn that the planet is on course to heat by 4 degrees Celsius before 2100. But we need to limit global climate change to 1.5 degrees.
  • What is the role of the United States, and each state, in combating climate change?
  • What’s in it for us? What are the benefits of a transition to a low-carbon and clean energy economy?

Washington continues to show momentum for climate action 

Washington state has the 2021 heat wave was the most deadly on recordMore than 100 people have died as a result. Sea levels are rising Friday Harbor is one example of a coastal town and forcing communities such as the Quinault Indian Nation to Move to higher ground. Droughts and heatwaves are both possible hurting Washington’s agricultural growers They and their employees.

Inslee was governor and supported national-leading climate initiatives. Numerous bills in 2019 to advance Washington state’s transition to 100% clean energy, clean buildings, and cleaner transportation. The Legislature In 2021 passed several landmark measures to a cap and invest program to reduce climate pollution across the economy, a clean fuels standard, and laws to reduce single-use plastics and put environmental justice at the forefront of Washington’s strategic plans.

Inslee proposed several bills as part of his efforts to promote climate action. 2022 Climate packageIncluding measures to reduce greenhouse gases emissions from buildings and ensure that Washington can locate and build clean energy here at home.

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