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This is the spot where an international revolution is going to begin in how we power our economy.

Washington state's Jay Inslee, who has been called the "greenest governor" and pledged to reduce carbon emissions in the state’s transportation system, give electric cars more places to recharge and ensure a thorough review of a proposal to bring coal trains through the state.

Washington state's Jay Inslee, who has been called the "greenest governor" and pledged to reduce carbon emissions in the state’s transportation system, give electric cars more places to recharge and ensure a thorough review of a proposal to bring coal trains through the state.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.