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New data show Washington’s CO2 emissions increased between 2012 and 2021
To meet 2030 CO2 target, Washington residents will have to reduce emissions by the equivalent of more than three additional COVID-sized shutdowns
Washington residents place a premium on environmental protection and the reduction of carbon emissions, but the latest data shows that official claims that Washington state is a “leader” in climate policy are simply not true.
Washington’s CO2 newly released emissions data for 2020 and 2021 show a significant increase in emissions during Governor Inslee’s first nine years.
