Oregon Climate Action Plan gives the good news we all need
With the world as we know it seemingly crashing down around us, it’s not difficult to become completely bogged down with bad news–but that’s even more reason to try to focus on the positive.
With climate impacts weighing on Oregon, the executive order makes a critical down payment on reducing climate pollution. Citing a scientific, economic and moral imperative, OCAP directs 16 different state agencies to take action to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change impacts.
By taking action to reduce pollution, protect our health, and give our children the chance for a better future, the Beaver State solidifies its role as a national environmental leader. Oregon’s governor joins her counterparts in North Carolina, Maine, Wisconsin, New Mexico and Pennsylvania who have also taken climate action through executive orders. We are not acting alone, but rather are creating pathways for other states to take strong action.
Some highlights of how the OCAP aims to achieve that goal
OEC is incredibly thankful for the tireless support of our community–our members, the Renew Oregon coalition, and the thousands of individuals who showed up, signed petitions, organized community events, talked to neighbors, and kept faith in a better tomorrow. Thank you.
State agencies are working toward their first major deadline—May 15th, 2020—to lay out their proposed actions for reducing emissions and mitigating climate change impacts.
OEC and our partners will continue to engage at every step of the OCAP implementation process, working to ensure the strongest possible outcomes for our climate, our communities and our economy. Over the next few months, we’ll be digging into the CAP’s major themes—from food waste to forestry, energy efficiency to equity—and providing updates on the agency rulemaking process and how OEC members and activists can make their voices heard. Click on our factsheet for more information and stay tuned and subscribe for updates!
by Meagan Golec, Major Gifts Officer
When I was hired at OEC three years ago, I had a lot of nonprofit experience but had never worked in the environmental sphere. I came equipped with a deep love and appreciation for wild spaces, and a strong belief that we need a healthy environment to thrive. I knew that Oregon was considered an
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This vision for a clean-energy future is within reach.
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QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION:
-> Send this Letter to DEQ to Restore the C
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With the world as we know it seemingly crashing down around us, it’s not difficult to become completely bogged down with bad news–but that’s even more reason to try to focus on the positive.
