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Amazon and Walmart board members fund opposition to Eugene Clean Energy Fund

1 report, 1 independent Updated Thu 00:00
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What happened

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The Eugene Clean Energy Fund (ECEF), which is a proposed license fee for businesses earning over a billion in profits, faces opposition. The

From eugeneweekly.com

Why it matters

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ECEF was proposed by non-profit organizations to support local green jobs and address climate and pollution issues. The opposition campaign is funded by trade associations and PACs representing large corporations, including Amazon and Walmart board members.

From eugeneweekly.com

Who's involved

  • AmazonAmazon board members fund the opposition campaign to the fund.
  • WalmartWalmart board members are listed as contributors to the PAC funding the opposition.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • AmazonSpeculative

    Amazon might face increased operating costs due to the potential ECEF license fee.

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