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Likely the largest reason WA is looking to 'link' or join with CA and Quebec (Canada) is because skyrocketing carbon credit prices are crippling the economy.

(The Center Square) – Washington State Department of Ecology Director Laura Watson will announce at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, her decision on whether to link the state’s cap-and-trade

YAKIMA, Wash.- Governor Jay Inslees visit to the Yakima Valley highlighted new developments in the area regarding renewable energy, crime and housing.

BP's Cherry Point is ramping up production of some cleaner fuels, such as "renewable diesel," to meet Climate Commitment Act rules.

Three quarterly carbon auctions and one APCR auction have been held so far this year, bringing in more than $1.4 billion.

(The Center Square) – State and county officials have recently highlighted a severe shortage of funding for transportation infrastructure in Washington that includes roads, bridges and highways. However, the overall

Three quarterly carbon auctions and one APCR auction have been held so far this year, bringing in more than $1.4 billion.

Even oil companies not participating in the state’s new carbon auction system are pumping up the cost to the consumer.

MOSES LAKE – Dairy farmers have had a rough summer, but things may be looking up, according to the Dairy Farmers of Washington, the Washington State Dairy Federation and area dairy farmers. “The dairy industry landscape this last year, I think it's kind of a mixed bag,” Dairy Farmers of Washington Executive Director Steve Seppi said. “I think the same inflation that's hitting all consumers across all categories… it's had a significant impact on the dairy industry.” ...

WSDOT Deputy Director Amy Scarton says that it isn’t the lack of money, but how the state agency is directed by the Legislature to spend it.