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We're the first generation to feel the sting of climate change. And we're the last who can do something about it.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, in a video announcing his run for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. He is making climate change a focal point of his platform.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, in a video announcing his run for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. He is making climate change a focal point of his platform.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.