Global warming is not panning out for the liberals so rather than see the deceptiveness in the concept, they pursue, full-steam ahead, under Climate Change.
The Act changes the term “global warming” to “climate change” in some laws. The Act declares an emergency and takes effect when it passes. Modifies state greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.
The first change comes in the form of a declaration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon consistent with practices to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. We are 1.1 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels now. Capping average global temperature at 1.5 degrees C (equivalent to 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) probably isn’t obtainable, and will never happen without complete socialism and hardships on everyone.
The goals for 2010, 2020 and 2050 are changed in Section (1) to:
(a) By 2030, achieve greenhouse gas levels that are at least 45 percent below 1990 levels.
(b) By 2040, achieve greenhouse gas levels that are at least 70 percent below 1990 levels.
(c) By 2050, achieve greenhouse gas levels that are at least [75] 95 percent below 1990 levels.
Section (2) is added as another declaration that is assumed to be the desire of the entire state. We do all want clean air, but we want it based on true science and not the basis for a money grab:
(2) In addition to the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals described in subsection (1) of this section, it is the aspiration of this state to achieve net zero emissions as soon as practicable, but no later than 2050, and to maintain net negative emissions thereafter.
“Net negative emissions” means the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere is less than the amount of greenhouse gases removed from the atmosphere, as determined by emissions accounting best practices over a specified period of time.
“Net zero emissions” means the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere is equal to the amount of greenhouse gases removed from the atmosphere, as determined by emissions accounting best practices over a specified period of time.
The entire “green energy” movement is the biggest scam ever foisted on the planet. There is no “man made climate emergency.” All this will do is make cheap and reliable forms of energy more expensive so the elites can gain even more control over the masses. Therefore, I strongly urge a NO vote on this globalist scheme.