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The Last Democratic Debate Had No Climate Change Questions. This Year That Will Change.

The Democratic Party refused to host a single issue climate debate, but as 20 presidential candidates square off in Miami this week, the topic is expected to be discussed.

Kate Wheeling

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announces his run for the 2020 presidency at A & R Solar on March 1st, 2019, in Seattle, Washington.

Environment

Jay Inslee’s Latest Climate Proposal Goes Much Farther Than His Challenger’s Plans

Ahead of the Democratic debates, Washington Governor Jay Inslee releases another slew of climate policies targeting fossil fuel production.

Kate Wheeling

Democratic presidential candidate Washington Governor Jay Inslee talks with solar workers at a home where they recently installed solar panels on May 2nd, 2019, in San Francisco, California.

Environment

Jay Inslee Is the Self-Proclaimed 2020 Climate Candidate—but His Own State’s Activists Are Skeptical

Inslee hasn't been perfect on climate. It also seems he's now learning from his old mistakes.

Sharon Zhang

Washington State Legalizes Composting of Human Remains

It's the first state to allow the practice, which is intended to be a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation.

Rebecca Worby

Governor Jay Inslee (D-Washington) testifies during a House Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing on climate change on Capitol Hill on April 2nd, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Inslee, who is a candidate for president in 2020, has said that he will make climate change the centerpiece of his campaign.

Viewfinder: Washington State Governor Jay Inslee Testifies at a Hearing on Climate Change

Inslee, who is a candidate for president in 2020, has said that he will make climate change the centerpiece of his campaign.

Pacific Standard Staff

Social Justice

Could Washington State Be a Model for Native Voting Rights Reform?

Bills securing native voting rights are destined to fail in the Republican-controlled Senate, but might find success at the state level.

Massoud Hayoun

Jay Inslee’s Track Record on Climate Change and Other Key Issues

The Washington State governor joined the crowded field of Democratic presidential candidates on Friday.

Kelley Czajka

Environment

Washington Governor Rejects Oil Terminal

The energy terminal would have shuttled 131 million barrels of oil per year down the Columbia River.

Kate Wheeling