Leaders from the three West Coast states and the Canadian province of British Columbia signed an agreement pledging to cooperate on climate change measures.

The governors of Washington, Oregon and California and the premier of British Columbia discussed the need for cross-border efforts to address climate change.

Governors from nine Western states agreed to create an integrated network of zero-emission vehicle infrastructure to support travel and commerce in the region.

Oregon lawmakers approved a bill requiring major utilities to rely solely on clean energy in 2040, making the West Coast carbon-free by midcentury.