Media Center
Environmental Priorities Coalition news, press releases, updates and contact information.
Press Contacts
- Lisa Remlinger
- Outreach Director
- lisa@wecprotects.org
- Phone: (206) 631-2624
- Cell: (360) 970-3885
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Press Releases
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Apr 11, 2012
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Historic attacks fended off, but lawmakers miss opportunity to protect kids against toxic flame retardants.
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Feb 21, 2012
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Milestone highlights importance of clean energy to state job growth and economic recovery Milestone highlights importance of clean energy to state job growth and economic recovery Milestone highlights importance of clean energy to state job growth aOLYMPIA – Washington’s renewable energy sector today announced a milestone in economic development for the state. Capital investment to date in Washington wind, solar, geothermal and biomass has exceeded $7.9 billion, according to data released today by Renewable Northwest Project, a regional nonprofit advocacy group.
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Feb 20, 2012
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Despite overwhelming support from voters, state legislators moving to undermine environmental protections in OlympiaSEATTLE – Washington voters across the board support state environmental protections, according to a new statewide poll conducted jointly by Democratic and Republican polling firms. Despite these findings, right now bills undermining environmental protections are advancing in the state Legislature and there are efforts to weaken policies that have broad voter support.
Press Clips
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Mar 13, 2012Seattle PI Blog
- Research results released today on toxic chemicals in low-cost children’s and adult jewelry shows many items contain harmful toxic chemicals.
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Mar 07, 2012MyNorthwest
- Gov. Chris Gregoire on Wednesday signed a bill that for the first time broadens the definition of renewable energy.
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Mar 05, 2012Publicola
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Mar 05, 2012Seattle Times
- The Washington Senate has passed a bill that opponents say would weaken state rules aimed at curbing toxic pollution in state waters.
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Mar 04, 2012Seattle Times
- Environmentalists in Washington state are fighting last-minute legislative proposals they say will weaken rules aimed at keeping toxic pollution out of state waters.
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Feb 28, 2012Seattle Times Editorial
- The Washington House of Representatives should strongly support legislation to keep toxic chemicals out of the materials used in a variety of children's products, from nursing pillows to car seats.
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Feb 21, 2012Seattle PI
- Investment in wind energy and other “new” energy sources — solar, geothermal and biomass — is proving to be a big time windfall as Washington’s economy pulls out of the Great Recession.
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Feb 20, 2012Publicola
- Over the weekend, The Washington Conservation Voters and the Washington Environmental Council released a joint-statement responding to the Republican proposal, which would cut the Department of Ecology by 14 percent as opposed to Governor Gregoire’s proposed 4.4 percent cut.
