俄勒冈州认为,在争议中,上限和交易可以资助交通、野火活动。
Oregon considers cap-and-trade to fund transportation, wildfire efforts, amid controversy.
俄勒冈州立法者正在考虑一项上限和交易方案,为交通和野火预防提供资金。
Oregon lawmakers are considering a cap-and-trade program to fund transportation and wildfire prevention.
这项提案得到一些共和党的支持,将取代州目前的气候保护方案,并可以产生与华盛顿和加利福尼亚的方案类似的大量收入。
The proposal, backed by some Republicans, would replace the state's current Climate Protection Program and could generate significant revenue similar to programs in Washington and California.
环境团体对这些资金可能加剧气候变化表示关切,而国家最大的商业游说团质疑其可行性。
Environmental groups have expressed concerns that such funds might exacerbate climate change, while the state's largest business lobby questions the feasibility.
总督蒂娜·科特克在就提案作出决定之前等待更多细节。
Governor Tina Kotek awaits further details before deciding on the proposal.