Jan. 16

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire said on Jan. 14 that she wants to enact climate change legislation that would require reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and the creation of clean energy jobs.

Gov. Gregoire´s legislation would require all significant generators of greenhouse gases to track their emissions and the state Department of Ecology to design a regional carbon cap and trade plan. She also envisions the creation of "green collar jobs" programs to provide training and apprenticeship opportunities.

"Washington can and must do its part to reduce our contribution to global climate change," the governor said.

Washington would be particularly vulnerable to the impacts of global warming because of its reliance on hydroelectricity and mountain snow packs, she said.

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