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Climate Change

Climate change refers to dramatic changes in climate patterns caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Washington State is especially vulnerable to climate change. Extreme weather, hotter temperatures, reduced snow pack, and a rising sea level are four major ways that climate change can disrupt our environment and economy.

Greenhouse gas emissions trap heat in the earth’s atmosphere. The primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions are:

• Transportation (cars, trucks, planes, and ships)
• Buildings (construction and operation)
• Land use changes (deforestation and urban sprawl)
• Agriculture (livestock wastes, fertilizer use, and burning crop residue)
• Cement production

 

For further EPP assistance and resources, contact

Karin Kraft Email: kakr461@ecy.wa.gov (360) 407-6693

Tina Simcich Email: tisi461@ecy.wa.gov (360) 407-7517

Liz Kunz Email:lkun461@ecy.wa.gov (360) 407-6358