Restoring the Climate Protection Program
Oregon's Climate Protection Program (CPP) stands as a beacon of hope in our fight against climate change, compelling major climate polluters to make significant greenhouse gas emission reductions.
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Call to action
Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? Now you can take action!
Join us on Tuesday, July 30th at 5:30 p.m. for a free, virtual conversation about the Climate Protection Program (CPP). Learn how the CPP can equitably address climate change by centering environmental justice communities, including people of color, low-income families, seniors, folks with disabilities, and those living in rural and coastal regions who experience climate change first and worst.
Attend this free virtual webinar to learn more about CPP’s investments in our communities, examples of projects it can be used for, and what YOU can do to make a difference. The Oregon Climate Protection Protection is an easy way to make a positive impact and address the root cause of climate change. We want to hear your voice!
Event details
Tuesday, July 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Via Zoom | Spanish interpretation available
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Background
The Climate Protection Program (CPP) puts the health and safety of Oregon communities and local economies first. We are calling for the restoration of the CPP because it will reduce pollution from Oregon’s largest oil and gas companies and create a large community fund that will go directly to environmental justice (EJ) communities.
This powerful program can represent a meaningful win for EJ communities, especially Black, Indigenous, people of color, those with low-income or disabilities, seniors and children, and our rural and coastal communities who experience climate change first and worst. Right now, part of the Climate Protection Program that empowers and invests in EJ communities is under attack.
See the TAKE ACTION section (above) to learn how you can get involved!
How did Oregon’s Climate Protection Program Start?
In 2020, Oregon took the lead in climate action by creating the Oregon Climate Action Plan. This plan led to the Climate Protection Program (CPP), which went into effect in January 2022 and set Oregon on a path to permanently limit greenhouse gas emissions. The CPP requires oil and gas companies to steadily reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by a significant 80% by 2050!
How do Oregonians Benefit from Climate Pollution Limits?
The CPP includes the Community Climate Investments (CCI) program, which directs funds from polluters to the communities most impacted by climate change. These funds are meant to help underserved and marginalized communities improve air quality by reducing industrial emissions, build clean energy infrastructure, prepare for climate emergencies, create jobs, and strengthen local economies.
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NEWS:
Oregon prepares to reboot an effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions
By Monica Samayoa (OPB) - April 1, 2024
DEQ to start over with Climate Protection Program after Oregon Court of Appeals decision
By Monica Samayoa (OPB) - Jan. 22, 2024
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