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BUT WHAT IS INITIATIVE 2117 YOU ASK? I-2117 is an initiative backed by moneybags Brian Haywood that would both repeal the Climate Commitment Act and prevent future legislation to tax fossil fuel pollution. If passed, this initiative would allow more pollution and cut investments in clean air and water, forests and farmlands, jobs and transportation. It would strip away investments in every county in Washington, get the whole scoop on it here. |
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AND WHO IS FIGHTING AGAINST THIS INITIATIVE? An unprecedented coalition of over 200 organizations across the state are opposing I-2117. Everyone from Tribal Nations to unions to small businesses and leading companies to energy companies and environmental groups to farmers are coming out against it. They don’t always agree on everything, but they all want to keep Washington a beautiful place to live, work, and do business. You can find a list of everyone coming together to fight this initiative here. |
| HOW MAY I JOIN THIS BATTLE? The campaign is ramping up and is looking for volunteers. They need people across the state to connect with their community and make sure this initiative doesn’t pass. Even if you have never done this type of work, they have a place for you and ways you can help!Join Us: Saturday – Aug. 17 to deliver leaflets in East Wenatchee 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 (We will be delivering information about “No on 2117”; you do not have to try and convince people. We will meet at Kenroy Park across from Sterling Jr. High and leaflet in East Wenatchee.) https://www.mobilize.us/no2117/event/656612/ Join Us: Saturday – Aug. 24 to deliver leaflets in Wenatchee 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 (We will be delivering information about “No on 2117”; you do not have to try and convince people. We will meet at the Democratic Headquarters – 1 S. Chelan basement and leaflet in East Wenatchee.) https://www.mobilize.us/no2117/event/660624/ AND ARE THERE NOT SEVERAL OTHER DESPICABLE BALLOT INITIATIVES?Indeed, there are. While it’s worth looking into all of the Haywood-funded ballot initiatives (or just take or word and Vote No), I-2066 is of particular depravity. It would roll back existing laws designed to protect consumers in Washington’s transition to clean energy and would harm public health while blocking residents’ access to money-saving, state-of-the-art heating and cooling equipment needed for resilience during heat and smoke. FIND OUT WHAT PROJECTS IN OUR AREA WOULD BE THREATENED IF I-2117 PASSES: https://riskofrepeal.
(Editor’s Note: Initiative 2117 is bankrolled by extremist mega donor, Brian Heywood. He wants to roll back the progress that was made when the 2023 Legislature passed the Climate Commitment Act (CCA)
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You can also learn more about “No on 2117” at Green Drinks! Green Drinks will be Sept. 19 in Cashmere at the EASTSIDE REBUILD TOOL LIBRARY!
Eastside Rebuild opened at 101 E. Railroad Ave., Cashmere, with a tool library inside business hub, Side Street Cashmere. It is currently open on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and join us at 5:30 p.m. More details to come!
AUGUST 14 – Wenatchee Interfaith Climate Group meeting @ 1:00 – We look at the Climate Crisis through a Spiritual point of view and take actions in faith. If you are interested in joining us email [email protected]
Meet the 2024 climate criminals
The Common Dreams team has identified the following 24 individuals as the top climate criminals of 2024. Check out their profiles to learn about their crimes against the Earth, how they’ve profited off their crimes, and their connections within the polluter industrial complex.
For the best viewing experience, we recommend using a computer to explore this page:
2024 CLIMATE CRIMINALS — Climate Criminals
Read this Opinion for more: https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/prosecute-climate-criminals
READINGS FROM YALE CLIMATE CONNECTIONS:
GO BAGS – https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/08/why-you-need-a-go-bag/
GOOD CLIMATE INFORMATION – https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/08/got-questions-about-climate-change-start-here/
FOR A LONGER READ: MORE ON THE CLIMATE KILLERS – https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/08/taking-the-climate-killers-to-court/
Sue Kane – Editor