Washington residents possess a unique opportunity to support our Department of Ecology in developing strong new rules for fossil fuels in our state. We are at a critical time, as the harm from climate change becomes increasingly evident. Wildfires, decreased snowpack, and sea-level rise threaten the very existence of our communities. These harms fall hardest on the people who already bear a disproportionate share of our environmental burdens.
If you recall last year’s wildfires creating air too toxic to breathe, you know it is time to take action. As a resident and business owner in Vancouver, I saw firsthand the impact of these fires on our most vulnerable neighbors.
Fighting fossil fuel infrastructure is one of the best things we can do for public health. We know that industry is perpetuating racial and environmental injustices that are then magnified further in times of crisis. We’ve witnessed this painful health disparity during the pandemic, as well.
Comments shared with the Department of Ecology, gathered by Power Past Fracked Gas during April, will guide our state in addressing fossil fuel and clean energy options, moving forward.
