Restoring the Climate Protection Program

VICTORY!

Oregon’s Climate Protection Program: A Game-Changer for Our Future

We’re thrilled to share a historic milestone for Oregon’s fight against climate change: the Climate Protection Program (CPP) is now officially in effect! This groundbreaking program is a monumental step toward reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, protecting our communities, and building resilience in the face of climate-fueled challenges.

Here at Beyond Toxics, we’ve long advocated for bold climate action, and the CPP represents exactly the kind of leadership we need! Here’s why we think this program is such an exciting new development for our state:

What Is the Climate Protection Program?
The CPP is designed to tackle Oregon’s largest sources of carbon pollution by holding industrial polluters and fuel suppliers accountable. Through a cap-and-reduce system, it ensures that emissions steadily decline over time, paving the way for a cleaner, healthier future.

The CPP rules include:

Strong GHG Reduction Goals: It sets science-based limits on GHG emissions, lowering the cap each year to meet Oregon’s climate targets.

Support for Overburdened Communities: The CPP prioritizes equity, focusing on protecting low-income communities and communities disproportionately impacted by climate change, which often endure the worst pollution burdens.

Clean Energy Transition: By incentivizing renewable energy, energy efficiency, and innovation, it helps reduce our reliance on fossil fuels!

Why the CPP Matters for Oregon
The CPP isn’t just about numbers and policies, it’s about creating a safer, healthier, and more resilient Oregon for everyone!

Building Climate Resilience
With extreme weather, wildfires, and droughts increasingly threatening our communities, reducing emissions is crucial. The CPP helps slow the pace of climate change while preparing Oregon to withstand its impacts.

Cleaner Air, Healthier Lives
By curbing emissions, the CPP improves air quality across the state. This is especially important for vulnerable populations who are most affected by air pollution, including children, seniors, and those with chronic illnesses.

A Model for Environmental Justice
The CPP focuses on environmental justice by ensuring that frontline communities—those who bear the brunt of industrial pollution—are prioritized in climate solutions.

Boosting Innovation and the Economy
The CPP encourages businesses to invest in clean energy and sustainable practices, creating jobs and driving economic growth. This isn’t just good for the planet; it’s good for Oregon’s economy, too!

A Bright Future for Oregon
The Climate Protection Program is proof that bold climate action is possible! The adoption of this new program is a testament to the power of advocacy, community support, and forward-thinking policies. This program offers hope for our environment and climate and makes Oregon a model for climate resilience and equity across the country!

At Beyond Toxics, we are proud to support this exciting new initiative, and we’ll continue to champion efforts that build a more just and sustainable Oregon!

Our Climate Protection Plan Coalition Partners