Yes on I-2117 to repeal Climate Commitment Act | Op-Ed
The author urges a "yes" vote on I-2117, to repeal the WA Climate Commitment Act.
Todd Myers
To save WA salmon, choose science, not silver bullets | Op-Ed
Frustration and politics are leading us away from the effective recovery approach of relying on science and local salmon experts.
Climate action is in our hands with tech that encourages small steps | Op-Ed
To solve the planet’s biggest environmental problems, it is time to think small.
Guarantee future funding for Washington’s forest-health crisis | Todd Myers / Guest columnist
Thinning, harvesting and treating forests with controlled burns are the only meaningful tools we have to reduce the occurrence of catastrophic fires.
Don’t hold back ex-prisoners with occupational-license rules | Op-Ed
As the Legislature considers criminal justice reform in 2021, it should remove these unfair obstacles for people who have served their time and then face...
With billions more in state budget, it’s time to fully fund salmon recovery | Op-Ed
If we cannot commit to increasing our salmon-recovery work at a time when we are seeing an enormous increase in tax revenue, we never will.
I-732 proposes incentives, not mandates, in tackling climate change | Op-Ed
Rather than funding government programs, I-732 would shift economic incentives away from carbon-based energy.
Removing Snake River dams is bad for economy and salmon | Op-Ed
Helping salmon, in the Columbia, Snake River, Puget Sound and elsewhere, requires a thoughtful approach. We can’t allow symbolism to override science.
State and city climate policy is mired in symbolism | Guest columnist
Bipartisan approaches to increase energy efficiency would do more good than wasteful climate policies and regulations.