On Friday, Dec. 14, Climate Solutions hosted a live Twitter Q&A with Governors Jay Inslee and Kate Brown. At the time, international climate negotiators were meeting in Katowice, Poland for the COP 25 conference, we marked the third anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement passed, and both governors had announced climate priorities for 2019 and beyond. Below is a selection of tweets from that Q&A.
Climate Twitter! Tune in at 2pm today for a live Twitter Q&A with @OregonGovBrown and @GovInslee. We’ll discuss new #cleanenergy proposals and the outlook for state-level #climateleadership. To participate, follow @climatesolution and #actonclimatePNW pic.twitter.com/oaLCkClp2d
— Climate Solutions (@climatesolution) December 14, 2018
We're nearly ready for our live Q&A with @OregonGovBrown and @GovInslee. Get your questions ready at #actonclimatepnw
— Climate Solutions (@climatesolution) December 14, 2018
Governors, you have both introduced bold climate proposals. @OregonGovBrown, can you describe some of the key elements of your priorities? #actonclimatePNW
— Climate Solutions (@climatesolution) December 14, 2018
Absolutely. #ClimateChange threatens our communities, our economy, our ecosystems, and our way of life in Oregon. We already see its effects in record temperatures, water scarcity, increased wildfires and elevated public health risks. #ActOnClimatePNW https://t.co/9RfSButrnp
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) December 14, 2018
The world is at a crossroads on climate policy, and I believe in Oregon, tackling climate change begins by creating jobs to lift up our most vulnerable communities. #actonclimatePNW
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) December 14, 2018
I'm pursuing several strategies that reduce emissions while creating good jobs and building a #cleanenergy economy — because meeting the challenge of climate change and growing are not mutually exclusive goals: we must do both. #actonclimatePNW
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) December 14, 2018
For 2019, I’m introducing a comprehensive package of legislation that together will reduce emissions from electricity, buildings and transportation to shrink WA emissions to 25 percent below 1990 levels by 2035. #actonclimatePNWhttps://t.co/kd7Zegoxa7
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) December 14, 2018
This package includes:
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) December 14, 2018
1. 100% clean electrical grid
2. Clean transportation fuel standard
3. Elimination of super-pollutants (a.k.a HFCs)
4. Clean buildings
5. Robust support for electrification of our transportation system#actonclimatePNW
When these measure are in place, WA will have the cleanest transportation sector in America by providing totally clean electricity to power clean cars, buses and ferries. #actonclimatePNW
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) December 14, 2018
You both had opportunities to talk to voters in advance of the election this fall. @OregonGovBrown, what did you hear from voters concerned about climate? #actonclimatePNW
— Climate Solutions (@climatesolution) December 14, 2018
Protecting our environment is a priority for Oregonians, and clean air and water are fundamental to the Oregon way of life. Our state may be a small part of the global problem of #climatechange, but Oregonians believe we can be a large part of the solution. #actonclimatePNW https://t.co/ZKBUZ6dvrm
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) December 14, 2018
The most recent IPCC climate report said that we have a 12-year window to address the climate crisis. @OregonGovBrown, what are the most important things we can do right away this year, in our states? #actonclimatePNW
— Climate Solutions (@climatesolution) December 14, 2018
The most important thing we can do is cap greenhouse gas emissions. That's why I'm working with the legislature here to pass a cap-and-invest program for Oregon in 2019. #actonclimatePNW https://t.co/xF6TqotlzE
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) December 14, 2018
The most significant element of my climate agenda is a cap-and-invest legislation to ensure the state achieves its emissions goals at the lowest cost while growing the clean energy economy.
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) December 14, 2018
The number one thing is to pass my climate bills. This package was designed to put states on a pathway to cleaner electricity, a more energy efficient economy and an electrified transportation sector, which is our largest source of emissions. #actonclimatePNW
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) December 14, 2018
My climate package consists of multiple tools that represent multi-pronged, robust, comprehensive and effective measures. This action agenda touches all parts of the problem. It will result in thousands of new jobs in the state of Washington. #actonclimatePNW
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) December 14, 2018
Yes @GovInslee ! - looking forward to a brighter #EV future in #WA state, but especially in combination with better #transportation #infrastructure in our cities - so we can also get more #bikes #eBikes SAFELY on our streets. #ActOnClimatePNW https://t.co/d21xArlO9c
— Andrea #Bikes4Climate Learned (@AndreaLearned) December 14, 2018
.@GovInslee, what concerns have you heard from Washingtonians about climate? #actonclimatePNW
— Climate Solutions (@climatesolution) December 14, 2018
What we heard is that voters want WA to take action against #climatechange, as is evident by the fact that they sent ten new democratic legislators to the state capitol, all of whom are dedicated to fighting climate change. Washingtonians want action. #actonclimatePNW
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) December 14, 2018
People are now experiencing climate change in their personal lives. It means ash on the hood of their cars, more floods and more dead forests. They’re tired of pollution and want to make sure that their grandchildren can enjoy the natural beauty of our state. #actonclimatePNW
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) December 14, 2018
The most recent National Climate Assessment included some specific warnings about climate impacts in the Northwest. @OregonGovBrown, what in that report captured your attention? #actonclimatePNW
— Climate Solutions (@climatesolution) December 14, 2018
The implications for water and fire captured our attention. We've already seen the devastating effects of drought and fire, and it will only get worse with climate change. https://t.co/f9SK3AhOAy
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) December 14, 2018
.@GovInslee, your reactions to the recent National Climate Assessment? #actonclimatePNW
— Climate Solutions (@climatesolution) December 14, 2018
Several pieces stand out to me. It shows that streams will be too warm to support salmon, low snow pack and spring run-off will harm our agricultural heritage and the continuing acidification of our marine waters will make it harder to recover Puget Sound. #actonclimatePNW
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) December 14, 2018
1 /2 World climate leaders are meeting now at #COP24 in Katowice. World governments have not made much concrete progress on the goals set forth in the Paris Agreement. #actonclimatePNW
— Climate Solutions (@climatesolution) December 14, 2018
2/2 In fact, the US government has stepped away from those goals dramatically. What role do states have in moving in a different direction? The question is to both of you, starting with @OregonGovBrown. #actonclimatePNW
— Climate Solutions (@climatesolution) December 14, 2018
State leadership is more important than ever with the vacuum of inaction at the federal level. Working together with @GovInslee and other state partners is crucial to fighting #climatechange, while also building a thriving economy that invests in clean energy. #actonclimatePNW https://t.co/qDApMHdcQw
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) December 14, 2018
In the PNW, we are working together to get more electric vehicles on roads, make buildings more efficient, attract investment and make communities more resilient to climate impacts.
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) December 14, 2018
The good news is that Trump cannot stop Washington state from seizing our own destiny and controlling our own carbon pollution. We are a free state, free to enact the carbon reduction plan that I have proposed this year. No tweets can stop us. #ActonclimatePNW
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) December 14, 2018
No scientific illiteracy can slow us down. We are the most innovative, entrepreneurial state in the country, and this is in our wheelhouse – to lead in the development of a clean energy economy. We can act at home in Olympia. I invite people to help us. #actonclimatePNW
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) December 14, 2018
.@GovInslee, what concrete steps has Washington taken to go in a different direction than the Trump administration on climate and clean energy? #actonclimatePNW
— Climate Solutions (@climatesolution) December 14, 2018
I issued an executive order to create the first economy-wide cap on carbon in the nation. We have the greatest percentage of electric vehicles in our state fleet. We adopted a renewable portfolio standard that created a $ billion industry. #actonclimatePNW
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) December 14, 2018
We're electrifying freeways. We have the electric bus capital of America – Wenatchee. We are building solar farms in Lind and Kittitas Co. We are spinning carbon fiber for electric cars in Moses Lake. We’re building batteries in Mukilteo. We’re producing biofuels in Grays Harbor.
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) December 14, 2018
Interesting! Can you point use to how enforcement is handled? #actonclimatePNW
— Sean Downes (@seanforscience) December 14, 2018
Here: https://t.co/AoUJEeGbMp
— (((VladGutmanBritten))) (@VladGutman) December 14, 2018
Thank you!
— Sean Downes (@seanforscience) December 14, 2018
In the PNW, we are working together to get more electric vehicles on roads, make buildings more efficient, attract investment and make communities more resilient to climate impacts.
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) December 14, 2018
In Oregon, we believe the science is clear and we have a moral responsibility to act. I know @GovInslee shares this sentiment. I'm proud to stand with other governors who agree that we can fill the void left by the federal government on climate change. https://t.co/bgQbbHqJ4m
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) December 14, 2018
.@OregonGovBrown, Washington State will be considering a Clean Fuel standard in 2019. Oregon already has a clean fuels program in place. How has that program benefited Oregonians? Have there been any surprises? #actonclimatePNW
— Climate Solutions (@climatesolution) December 14, 2018
Last year, our clean fuels program reduced emissions by nearly 1 million tons at a cost of 1/3 of a penny per gallon. Our clean fuels markets are growing, and we are seeing new investment in EV charging infrastructure. #actonclimatePNW https://t.co/g2fYyinHzn
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) December 14, 2018
.@GovInslee, you’ve proposed that Washington should transition to 100% clean electricity. Why is that an important milestone? #actonclimatePNW
— Climate Solutions (@climatesolution) December 14, 2018
WA already has some of the cleanest electricity in the nation, but we are at a critical juncture to replace retiring coal plants with clean energy. We can absolutely make the transition to 100% clean electricity by 2045 or sooner. #actonclimatePNW
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) December 14, 2018
For both: @OregonGovBrown which of @JayInslee proposed new laws excite you for the future or our two states' cooperation? @JayInslee what's exciting to you about Oregon's climate policy landscape? #actonclimatePNW
— Brad Reed (@Brad_Reed_Ore) December 14, 2018
And I think we've run out of time for both governors' offices... #actonclimatePNW
— Climate Solutions (@climatesolution) December 14, 2018
Governors, how will Oregon and Washington pay for the growing costs of climate damages and resilience? Do fossil fuel companies bear any responsibility?#actonclimatePNW
— KC Golden (@kcgatlarge) December 14, 2018
