Senate advances Climate Commitment Act changes to address emissions-intensive, trade-exposed industries Engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6,246, amending the Climate Commitment Act framework for emissions-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) facilities, passed after adoption of striking amendments; debate focused on balancing decarbonization goals with protecting jobs and collecting more data from the Department of Ecology.

The Senate has just passed a pivotal bill aimed at balancing climate goals with job protection for emissions-intensive industries, igniting a heated debate on the future of Washington's economy.

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DCAM: Massachusetts correctional portfolio aging, $1B backlog and multi‑billion decarbonization need Department of Capital Asset Management officials told the Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration that correctional facilities are older than typical useful lives, carry a roughly $1 billion documented deferred‑maintenance backlog, and face multi‑billion‑dollar costs to fully decarbonize; commissioners directed follow‑up,

Massachusetts correctional facilities are facing a staggering $1 billion in deferred maintenance and urgent climate-related upgrades, with buildings averaging over 50 years old.

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Walmart to Launch Latin America’s First #GreenHydrogen Truck in Chile in September 2025. Operating from its Quilicura Distribution Center, the pilot marks a major step toward Chile’s #decarbonizationgoals.

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Oregon legislators push for nuclear energy study to meet decarbonization goals Legislators advocate for expanding nuclear energy investigation to achieve Oregon's climate targets.

Oregon lawmakers are pushing for a deeper dive into nuclear energy as a key player in meeting the state's ambitious decarbonization goals, but time is running out!

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