By — Bill Barrow, Associated Press Bill Barrow, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/2020-hopeful-inslee-proposes-ending-government-partnership-with-fossil-fuels Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 2020 hopeful Inslee proposes ending government partnership with fossil fuels Politics Jun 24, 2019 9:52 AM EDT Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee is proposing a clean break between the federal government and the fossil fuel industry. That would involve everything from ending tax breaks for oil companies to banning all drilling and extraction on federal lands and in federal waters. It’s the latest proposal as part of Inslee’s emphasis on combating the global climate crisis. The Washington governor is building his 2020 campaign around climate action, arguing he’s the only Democrat in a large field to make the issue the federal government’s top priority. Inslee’s fossil fuel plan comes ahead of the first Democratic primary debates taking place this week in Miami. Inslee plans an event Monday in south Florida to highlight the consequences of existing federal policies on fossil fuels. READ MORE: How 2020 Democrats plan to address climate change We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Bill Barrow, Associated Press Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee is proposing a clean break between the federal government and the fossil fuel industry. That would involve everything from ending tax breaks for oil companies to banning all drilling and extraction on federal lands and in federal waters. It’s the latest proposal as part of Inslee’s emphasis on combating the global climate crisis. The Washington governor is building his 2020 campaign around climate action, arguing he’s the only Democrat in a large field to make the issue the federal government’s top priority. Inslee’s fossil fuel plan comes ahead of the first Democratic primary debates taking place this week in Miami. Inslee plans an event Monday in south Florida to highlight the consequences of existing federal policies on fossil fuels. READ MORE: How 2020 Democrats plan to address climate change We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now