Washington State Carbon-Neutral by 2050

The legislation

• cut carbon emissions to 5 million metric tons, 5% of the state’s output in 1990
• remaining emissions will be offset by carbon capture projects
• 15 states currently have similar legislation

Interim benchmark reductions

45% by 2030

75% by 2040

Opponent concerns

• There are no adjustments for population growth. 
• The state could lose business to other states without similar regulations.
• There is no verbiage for carbon-reduction policies.

East Oregonian | Washington Senate adopts carbon-neutral mandate