OLYMPIA—Carbon dioxide gets a lot of attention as a greenhouse gas—but the gases commonly used for air conditioners, heat pumps, and supermarkets have two thousand to four thousand times more…
Tag: climate change
Dealing with dangerous heat, fire, and smoke this summer
Dear neighbors, All of our families and businesses are affected by the summer heat–and wildfire season. I want to share a free resource for helping you deal with the heat…
Making progress on climate change and the housing crisis
Dear neighbors, Things are moving fast right now in the House of Representatives, and I appreciate everyone who’s reached out to share their thoughts and stories with me. Those stories…
Planning for a better future in Washington state
OLYMPIA—What kind of neighborhood would you dream of living in, and how would you like to get to work, school, or the store? All of that, says Rep. Davina Duerr…
We can save money and create jobs while saving the planet
Dear neighbors, Climate change is already harming all four corners of Washington state. The damage means higher costs for taxpayers, homeowners, and businesses. extreme weather, including huge storms and snow…
Legislative update from the 405 Warrior Princess: transportation, the environment, and our future
Dear neighbors, Where we live and work, and how we get between those two places—that affects not just our daily life, but our pocketbooks, neighborhoods, and planet. I’m focused on…
New laws and budgets that made history
Dear neighbors, At the start of the 2021 legislative session, we made it a goal to work on four big issues: COVID-19 response Economic recovery Equity and police reform Climate change That…
Crosscut story: WA lawmakers look to fix climate while solving the housing crisis
Please take a minute to read this story about growth, climate change, and our state’s housing crisis. Thank you!
Op-ed in The Everett Herald: Planning for change by changing how we plan
Please click here or on the screen-shot below to read my op-ed about smarter planning in The Everett Herald.
Climate change and the first remote legislative session
Dear neighbors, This is an unusual legislative session—the first ever remote session in our state’s history, and hopefully the last. And it’s an unusual year. We face difficult problems, including…