Journal of Environmental Law & Litigation : Vol. 21, No. 1, p. 207-250 : Shaping Oregon Climate Policy in Light of the Kyoto Protocol
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Date
2006
Authors
Robison, Jason A.
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University of Oregon School of Law
Abstract
This Comment focuses on the frontier of climate policy in the
State of Oregon. Specifically, in light of the implementation of a
global cap-and-trade system for greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions
under the Kyoto Protocol (Protocol), this Comment examines
the policy option of implementing a regional GHG cap-andtrade
system in Oregon and among the West Coast states. Much
terrain is covered to give context. Part I provides a primer on
climate science that describes the potential impacts of climate
change on the global level and in the Pacific Northwest. After
illuminating the potential threats posed by climate change, Part
II describes the international community’s response, focusing almost
exclusively on the Protocol’s cap-and-trade regulatory system
for GHG emissions. In contrast, Part III shifts attention to
the state and local levels. It begins by providing a cursory discussion
of the climate policies and programs established by states
and localities as well as some of the cutting-edge litigation
brought by states and localities involving climate change. Part IV
examines climate policies and programs in the State of Oregon,
paying particular attention to the carbon dioxide (CO2) standard
for new energy facilities (the Standard). Finally, Part V provides
a comparative analysis of the Protocol and the Standard, discusses
how Oregon and the other West Coast states can use the
Protocol as a model to design a regional cap-and-trade system,
and concludes by examining some of the potential obstacles and
benefits associated with implementing such a system.
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44 p.
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21 J. ENVTL. L. & LITIG. 207 (2006)