ClimateBiz: The state of Washington is reportedly planning on a watered-down climate change action plan in light of the economic recession and a multi-billion dollar state budget deficit. Gov. Chris Gregoire released a slimmer budget proposal two weeks ago that calls for spending roughly $25 million to address climate change but won’t pursue other steps recommended by the state’s task force, such as compact urban development, improved recycling and incentives for energy efficient buildings, the …