The potential rollback of the Climate Protection Program could disproportionately affect vulnerable communities, including low-income families, seniors, and rural residents, who already face higher costs and worse health outcomes due to climate change. Without the program, Oregon risks increased pollution, higher energy costs, and more severe climate-related disasters. Conversely, maintaining the program could lead to economic benefits, including nearly 10,000 new jobs and a $2.5 billion boost to the state's GDP by 2050, according to independent modeling.