Comment: Washington State Can Enjoy California’s Clean-fuels Success

The Pacific Coast has seen significant success in combating air pollution since the dawn of this century. Our state and regional neighbors — Oregon, California and British Columbia — have each established policies to combat emissions and pollution from the transportation sector.

This month the Washington state Senate may determine the fate of Washington’s current initiative, House Bill 1110, to finally join its Pacific brethren in taking a stand against the negative health and climate impacts associated with emissions of carbon, particulate matter and greenhouse gases from fossil fuel use.

By Sam Wade, Herald Net

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