Climate change is upon us and the impacts are already being felt in Oregon, from catastrophic wildfires to reduced snowpack and longer droughts.
There is a path to a better future but we must take action now to enact policies that will combat climate change and ensure that our air is safe to breathe, our water is safe to drink and that our communities continue to thrive. Putting a price on carbon would reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create clean energy and other good-paying jobs and restore our forests, rivers and streams.
Now is the Time to Act
A cap-and-invest policy would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by putting a price on carbon, create jobs and restore our forests, rivers and streams. Add your voice to the 7 out of 10 Oregonians who support climate action in Oregon.
Quote: Catherine MacDonald
How quickly we act to reduce and offset greenhouse gas emissions will have profound effects on the health and prosperity of businesses, communities and ecosystems in Oregon and around the world. There is simply no time to waste.
FAQ
Oregon Climate Action Q&A: Cap-and-Invest
We are working with legislators in Oregon to create and pass a strong cap-and-invest policy. How would it work?
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