ENVIRONMENTAL policies
The Environmental policies
Washington state has an abundance of natural resources. The Government must have policies for these resources.
The renewable energy resources collected in Washington are Solar Thermal Electric, Photostatic, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Anaerobic Digestion, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, Ocean Thermal, and Bio-diesel. The Washington energy standard only allows Washington to take 15% of it's total energy from new renewable energy sources.
Being a coastal state, fishing is also a major occupation in Washington. However, fishermen must have a license to fish. They have a limit to the amount of fish they can collect each year. Overfishing could have a very negative effect on the ecosystem.
Washington has an abundance of nonrenewable resources, too. Oil and other fossil fuels are obtained just off the beaches and harbors of Washington state. The only policy for oil in this state is to obtain it.The government plans to obtain a large amount of these fuels by 2015, because of the worldwide demand for oil. The public has mixed feelings about this.
Gravel and stone are very common in this area, so it is mined for construction, to make houses and buildings, and therefore more money. There is not a policy limiting the amount of stone wined
Gravel and stone are very common in this area, so it is mined for construction, to make houses and buildings, and therefore more money. There is not a policy limiting the amount of stone wined
Our plan:
Washington state is doing a good job with it's renewable resources, but the Washington state energy standard should be tweaked a little. If there is all of these hydroelectric sources ready to use, Washington should at least earn 5% more of it's energy from new renewable sources. The fishing regulations are well suited for the state. We don't agree that almost all of the fossil fuels in Washington state should be obtained by 2015. There have been several protests already about the shipment and collection of oil in Washington. In conclusion, most of the regulations, policies, and laws set in place for obtaining the natural resources in Washington are good, but some should be tweaked or replaced.