Cap-and-invest approach good for environment and economy

"Forward-looking business leaders in Washington should support Gov. Chris Gregoire's cap and invest bill. This legislation tackles three critical issues — our economy, our national security and our environment — all in ways that will benefit the business community.

First, green energy and clean technology present an unprecedented growth opportunity for our local economy. Venture and growth-capital investment in green technology was $8.4 billion in 2008, a 38 percent increase from 2007, according to the Cleantech Group..."