Northwest Observer: DEQ Climate Rules are Unconstitutional

The Oregon Court of Appeals has declared that Oregon’s Climate Protection Program is invalid. Judge Jacqueline Kamins, in an opinion issued by the Oregon Court of Appeals, said,

The Legislative Assembly has recognized that global warming “poses a serious threat to the economic wellbeing, public health, natural resources and environment of Oregon.” ORS 468A.200(3). Greenhouse gases (GHG) are gasses which “contribute[ ] to anthropogenic global warming.” ORS 468A.210(2).

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