The worsening climate crisis tramples our basic values of safety, wellness, and fairness. For decades, the world’s largest polluters have knowingly dumped climate pollution into our air and water without any accountability, all while banking massive profits. Without course correction, Oregonians will be stuck paying for damages from wildfire, extreme heat, smoke-filled air, flooding, and more with our dollars and our health. It’s well past time that polluters – not Oregonians – pay for the costs of recovery, adaptation, and resilience.
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That’s why Climate Solutions is joining forces with a diverse group of organizations in the Make Polluters Pay coalition in advocating for the 2026 Climate Resilience Superfund bill.
Oregon’s Climate Resilience Superfund bill requires the world’s largest fossil fuel companies to pay their fair share for climate-related disasters and to fund solutions that prepare Oregon communities for future impacts. Importantly, funds will be prioritized for wildfire preparedness and recovery and climate resilience projects, such as:
- Preparing homes, buildings, powerlines, and more to be wildfire safe;
- Sustainable, preventative work such as controlled burns to reduce wildfire risk;
- More energy-efficient cooling and home weatherization to protect us from extreme heat and smoke, while lowering utility bills;
- Rebuilding better and more resilient after major floods or wildfires;
- Combating water shortages with more efficient irrigation equipment for Oregon farmers.
To hold these massive polluters accountable, your state legislators need to hear from you. Here’s how you can join us and get involved today:
Sign the Make Polluters Pay Petition
We’ll be hand-delivering this printed petition to Salem. Add your name now to ensure your voice is there with us.
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Craft Your Personal Story
Everyone has been impacted by climate change, so everyone has a story to tell. To prepare for the Make Polluters Pay Advocacy Day in Salem (Feb. 16), you're invited to a night of community building and storytelling on January 27. At this workshop, you’ll build confidence in sharing your story by learning:
- The basics of storytelling, including time to practice
- Storytelling best practices and a helpful story framework
- How to use your story to advocate for change
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Make Polluters Pay Storytelling Workshop
WHEN: Tuesday, January 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
The economic costs of fossil-fuel-driven climate change are here and have to be paid. Together, we can change who foots the bill. It’s time to make polluters pay for the resilience that Oregonians need.
