Everett might declare a climate emergency, adopt action plan

EVERETT — Microbursts overwhelmed the stormwater lines, wildfire smoke made the air hazardous and rising seas could further erode the city’s coastline.

Climate change and its effects are here. The Everett City Council could declare it an emergency and adopt an action plan this week.

Council members are scheduled Wednesday to consider a resolution that, in part, states the conditions pose “an existential threat to public health, safety and welfare in Everett, Washington State, the United States and across the globe. …”

“It’s intended to get the public’s attention,” said Councilmember Paul Roberts, who proposed the resolution.

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