ENVIRONMENT RESOLUTION
JEFFERSON COUNTY
WHEREAS, America is in a major environmental crisis regarding global warming; and WHEREAS, American industries are emitting large amounts of carbon dioxide and other dangerous gases into the atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, Climate change and global warming appears to be increasing each year; and WHEREAS, Many scientists believe that in the next 5 years the sea level will rise dramatically in coastal areas such as Washington State; and
WHEREAS, Strong environmental protections need to be established; and
WHEREAS, We need to learn from our mistakes; and
WHEREAS, Marine vehicles are flushing too much pollution into our oceans; and
WHEREAS, There are too many sources of pollution in Puget Sound; and
WHEREAS, There is not enough enforcement of violators where there are oil spills;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, 1. Washington State should establish stronger environmental laws and policies. 2. Increased education so people understand what the world will look like if we don’t take strong action against environmental pollution. 3. Washington should retain forested land and plant trees in deforested areas where there has been logging.
Submitted by Sara P.
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