Last week, western Washington had the worst air quality in the world due to multiple fires along the Cascades. With this in mind, both candidates explained their position on climate change and the environment. While Smiley discussed forest management, Murray brought up the climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act, passed by Congress earlier this year.
“I grew up on a farm,” Smiley said. “Farmers, there’s no better stewards of the land than farmers. I believe in protecting our planet, doing everything I can — in fact I am honored to be endorsed by the American Conservation Coalition [Action] along with the Conservative Conservation Climate Solution, C3. They know that they have a fighter in me who will ensure … that we can plant more trees. What I’m worried about is Senator Murray shut down our energy independence and she gave it to countries that hate us.”
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