Air quality

Everyone deserves clean air to breathe and a sustainable future that responds to challenges presented by climate change. To reach these goals, we regulate harmful emissions from vehicles, burning, and industrial activities to help protect air quality and reduce greenhouse gases that increase temperatures around the globe.
Everyone deserves clean air to breathe and a sustainable future that responds to challenges presented by climate change. To reach these goals, we regulate harmful emissions from vehicles, burning, and industrial activities to help protect air quality and reduce greenhouse gases that increase temperatures around the globe.

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Sea ​​Consciente del aire y esté Preparado
Las agencias de calidad del aire de todo el país están destacando la "Semana de concientización sobre la calidad del aire".
Meaningful Momentum: CCA Updates for April 2022
March was a busy month full of new legislation, community outreach, and plenty of progress. Come find out what the Climate Commitment Act Implementation Group has been up to!
It’s dust storm season

Dust storms can occur in Central and Eastern Washington every spring through fall. Here are some quick tips to help keep you safe.

Meaningful Momentum: CCA updates for March 2022
Stay up-to-date with what Ecology is doing to implement the landmark Climate Commitment Act in this new monthly blog series.
The Climate Commitment Act: Washington’s path to carbon-neutrality by 2050
Curious about the Climate Commitment Act and what it means for the fight against climate change? Get an overview of this powerful legislation and what Ecology is doing to implement it.
Cleaning up: Two-thirds of Pasco Landfill hazardous drums dug up!
Cleanup contractors finished removing approximately two-thirds of the hazardous waste drums buried in Pasco Landfill’s Zone A.
Clearer skies ahead
We're holding listening sessions for a new program aimed at reducing air pollution in the places that bear the brunt of pollution today.
New standard paves way for more clean vehicles
New rules taking effect in 2024 will make more electric vehicles available to Washington buyers.
Understanding Washington’s climate policies
Short webinars will give the public an overview of Washington's climate policies.
Sea #SmokeReady2021 esta temporada de incendios forestales
Sea #SmokeReady2021 esta temporada de incendios forestales