Our president has moved to rescind rules governing methane emissions, opened millions of acres of public land and water to drilling, completed a plan to weaken the Endangered Species Act, and intends to roll back clean- water regulations affecting streams and wetlands. The methane action brings to 84 the number of environmental rules this administration is repealing. Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, has not spoken up against the vast majority of these shortsighted initiatives. Responsible environmental stewardship should be embraced by both political parties. Time for new leadership.
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Letter: Embrace environmental protections
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