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Seattle University School of Law

2019

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State-Level Legislation To Address Global Warming: A Recommendation That Washington Join The Cap And Trade Movement, Monique Saysana Apr 2019

State-Level Legislation To Address Global Warming: A Recommendation That Washington Join The Cap And Trade Movement, Monique Saysana

Seattle Journal of Environmental Law

This article discusses climate change and the impacts of fossil fuels. In doing so, two approaches are outlined to deal with fossil fuels in Washington: a gas tax and a cap and trade system. There are pros and cons of both systems and a review of recent legislation in Washington. This author recommends a cap and trade system for Washington State.