Save the Washington Climate Commitment Act – Vote NO on I-2117

Published by Lora Rathbone on

The CCA is the best hope that Washington state currently has to effectively reduce carbon emissions and reach state-mandated goals. It will essentially be repealed if I-2117 passes in November. Projects at risk of being lost include programs to protect our air, water, and land. Learn more about what we will lose, and what you can do to help.

Projects at Risk if the CCA Cap-and-Invest Funding is Lost
list of icons like "active transportation, public transit..."12 activities total.
I-2117 would devastate programs to protect our air, water, and land – and cut investments in transportation. Learn more about how I-2117 would hurt your community.

For a little history on the Climate Commitment act (CCA) and why we now have I-2117 to worry about, here is an excerpt from a blog written by CarbonWA:

“To avoid the worst consequences of climate change, our energy-based economy needs to transition away from fossil fuels to clean energy. Carbon pricing introduces the true cost of greenhouse gas pollution into products and services. This means the countless choices that consumers and businesses make each day will steer us towards clean energy and a healthier future for all. The vast majority of economists agree that carbon pricing is the best way for humanity to address climate change.
In 2021, after several attempts to pass carbon pricing in Washington State, a broad coalition of citizens, businesses, legislators and Governor Jay Inslee worked together to pass the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), also known as Cap and Invest. Today, Cap and Invest is Washington State’s flagship climate policy and is far and away our best chance to reduce emissions for all Washingtonians equitably, efficiently and effectively.

The Cap and Invest program is now under attack by entrenched industries and special interests that continue to rely on and profit from fossil fuels. Opponents of the Climate Commitment Act gathered enough signatures to try to repeal it and Initiative 2117 will be on the ballot in November 2024. For any of us who care about the future we cannot let this opposition, led by the fossil fuel industry, send us backwards. The consequences would be devastating.” 

What you can do to help save the Climate Commitment Act

  • pledge to vote no in November on I – 2117
  • join the Tri-Cities chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Postcard Parties and write post cards to infrequent voters.
Categories: Legislation