We envision a society where everyone has equitable access to healthy food and clean air and water, and underserved communities are included in decision making processes that affect them.
Together, we move beyond the damaging environmental practices of the past and collectively work to support and maintain ecological resilience and balance.
Your Voice Matters!
It's time to stand up for Oregon's Climate Protection Program (CPP) and ensure it reflects the needs and values of our communities, especially those most impacted by climate change!
Submit your public comment to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to support a strong CPP that delivers climate justice for all Oregonians. Use the link below from the Coalition for Climate and Economic Justice:
Oregon has an amazing opportunity to protect our climate and deliver justice to frontline communities by restoring the Climate Protection Program. This program is designed to cut fossil fuel emissions by 90% by 2050 and invest $150 million annually in clean energy projects for communities hit hardest by climate damage.
However, the oil and gas industry is trying to weaken these protections. They sued to overturn the CPP, threatening the future of our climate and our communities. We need your help to ensure the CPP stays strong and on track!
What We’re Asking For
Prioritize Communities: Support a strong Community Climate Investments (CCI) program that directs resources to those experiencing the worst impacts of climate change.
No Loopholes: Oppose any new compliance options that would let oil and gas companies off the hook.
Follow the Science: Uphold the emissions cap to ensure real, near-term reductions in pollution.
Hold Polluters Accountable: Demand that all large industrial polluters reduce their emissions under the cap.
Find out more at the DEQ website
Please email your comments to:
cpp.2024@deq.oregon.gov by Friday, Sept. 27th at 4:00 pm.
Need Help with Your Testimony?
We’ve made it easy for you to craft a powerful comment! Check out our talking points to help you express why a strong CPP is essential for Oregon’s climate and our frontline communities.
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In The News
Excellent media coverage of Coffin Butte Landfill news!
Coffin Butte Landfill is covered to prevent gases like methane from escaping, but EPA inspections found that the cover was eroding in places. (E.J. Harris)
NEWS:
Pressure mounts on methane-polluting Oregon landfill to clean up its act by Isobel Whitcomb, Canary Media
Coffin Butte Landfill proposed expansion raises environmental and health concerns - OPB's Think Out Loud radio show | GREAT interview with Isobel Whitcomb, a science and environmental reporter with Canary Media
Residents, environmental groups oppose expansion of Coffin Butte Landfill
By Julio Mora Rodriguez Aug 9, 2024 (KEZI News)
Wyden, Merkley, Hoyle call for EPA investigation into Coffin Butte Landfill
by Tracy Loew, Salem Statesman Journal, Aug. 8, 2024
Numerous safety violations have been detected at the fast-growing landfill. It’s part of a larger pattern of problems with how the U.S. handles waste. Isobel Whitcomb, Canary Media
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