12/12 Inslee green agenda, coal community, First Nation BC bans, Kitsap Water Trails

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Governor-Elect Jay Inslee outlines his environmental agenda. The Economics of Clean Energy

No matter how you feel about climate change or construction jobs or any number of issues bound to the five coal export terminals under consideration around the Northwest, chances are you know someone who feels differently about the issue than you do. Exporting coal via the Northwest has become an issue so divisive that old friendships and alliances strain under the pressure. At the public scoping meetings being held around the region as part of the review process for the Gateway Pacific Terminal — proposed for a site near Bellingham, Wash. -– a grand circus is taking place. Where once there were civil conversations and questions posed to regulators about environmental impacts, job creation, and human health risks, now there are stump speeches and inflammatory accusations, painted faces and matching T-shirts, gas masks, signs, and other stage props. Ashley Ahearn reports. Where Coal Divides, Community Remains

First nations leaders are expected to sign a declaration of indigenous law banning pipelines, tankers and oilsands in British Columbia at a Vancouver press conference tomorrow. The Save the Fraser Declaration, signed by 130 first nations will be presented by National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Shawn Atleo on behalf of the Yinka Dene Alliance, several B.C. groups who have banned the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline from their territories. Mayor Gregor Robertson is also expected to attend and read a proclamation from the City of Vancouver. Mike Hager and Dene Moore report. B.C. Native leaders plan declaration banning pipelines, tankers and oilsands

The National Parks Service announced it has selected the Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails as national Trail of The Month for December 2012. The Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails, which includes nearly 370 miles of shoreline and 56 popular stops, is a result of thousands of volunteer hours and collaboration between the North Kitsap Trails Association, Kitsap Peninsula Visitor Convention Bureau, local Port districts, and Kitsap County. Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails named 'Trail of the Month'

Now, your tug weather--
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 300 AM PST WED DEC 12 2012
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
TODAY
SE WIND TO 10 KT. WIND WAVES 1 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 10 FT AT 13 SECONDS. CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.
TONIGHT
SE WIND TO 10 KT...BECOMING SW 5 TO 15 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 10 FT AT 12 SECONDS. AREAS OF FOG.
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