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Climate Legislation

Work to pass powerful climate legislation that will significantly reduce emissions, prioritize a Just Transition to clean energy, and support a healthy environment throughout Oregon

Mission

To provide legislative expertise regarding climate legislation in the Oregon state house to CRPDX members and the broader community.

Vision

We envision influencing the Oregon state house to pass transformative climate legislation reducing GHG emissions and prioritizing a Just Transition to 100% clean energy in Oregon by 2045.

 

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Recent News by the Legislative Committee

Speak up for Climate Protection

Did you know that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is trying to restore the Climate Protection Program this year? DEQ needs broad public support to defend and strengthen the program against fossil fuel industry pushback. The Climate Protection Program (CPP) would require oil and gas companies to cut their pollution by 90% by 2050, … Continued

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Collaborating for Climate

Over the summer, the CRP Portland’s legislative committee has been focusing on collaboration for climate solutions and climate justice. We join forces with local and global groups including ZERO coalition, the Coalition for Climate and Economic Justice (CCEJ), Third Act Oregon, the Sierra Club, and OCI (Oil Change International) to help move the needle towards … Continued

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